Childminder, Out-of school day care in South Tyneside

This provision meets requirements

Children are very happy, settled and secure at this friendly and welcoming setting. The childminder has lovely relationships with the children she cares for. They form close bonds and obviously enjoy each other's company. The childminder is very calm, patient and kind. She knows children individually very well. Children enjoy their time at the setting and new children settle quickly.

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Children play well together as they draw pictures and build with construction toys. They are confident and enjoy showing their drawings and the models they make. The childminder praises and encourages children's efforts and achievements. This helps to develop their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder acts as a good role model. She supports children to share and be kind to their friends. The childminder encourages children to use manners.

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Relationships are respectful and children's behaviour is very good. At times, children discuss and plan activities together. They vote for their favourites. This helps children to learn about fairness and taking turns. Children focus as they help prepare their food for snack and cut card as part of a craft activity. They use their imaginations as they explore with strings of beads. Children are fully engaged in their play and eager to try the range of activities on offer.

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n The childminder plans age-appropriate activities that she knows will interest the children attending. For example, children enjoy painting and playing board games. They explore with craft materials and make models from packaging. n The childminder supports children to become increasingly independent. She encourages them to put on and take off their own coats and shoes. Children spread their toast themselves at snack time. The childminder encourages children to carry their own bags on the journey to the setting from school. n The childminder supports children to make simple choices and decisions. For example, children choose which activities they would like to do next. The childminder stores toys and resources at child height, so that children can access them independently. n Children benefit from daily access to fresh air and exercise. There is a strong emphasis on children's physical development. Children benefit from

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opportunities to play in the childminder's enclosed and spacious garden. They enjoy opportunities to climb slides, stretch and balance during outdoor play and trips to the local park. n Children develop coordination and flexibility through activities, such as cutting and sticking. They make marks with pencils and explore outside with water and

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1 February 2023 sand. n The childminder asks children questions and talks to them about their play. Children use and hear lots of language as they happily chat with the childminder about their day. The childminder repeats back to children what they say, to show that she understands and values their views and ideas. n Children benefit from good hygiene routines. For example, they wash their hands before mealtimes. They enjoy a range of balanced and healthy meals and snacks. Children benefit from daily routines that help them to feel secure. They follow instructions well and happily help to tidy their toys before moving on to the next activity. n Children learn about the local community and the wider world outside the setting. They enjoy visits during the school holidays to a local farm, museums and the beach. Children learn how to act around animals and how to care for them as they help to look after the childminder's cat.

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n During term time, children pay regular visits to the local library with the childminder to exchange books. Children have experience of using different forms of transport, for example, through travelling by train, bus or on foot. This helps to widen their experiences still further. n The childminder works well with the local school, which children also attend. She passes on daily information to parents and plans activities to complement children's learning at school. n The experienced childminder is highly qualified. She keeps herself up to date through training, including training to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder reflects well on activities for children and the views of parents. She uses these evaluations to plan continuous improvements at the setting. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They say her house is 'homely and welcoming', and that she is 'brilliant, amazing, professional and kind'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's home is comfortable and secure. She assesses any potential hazards in order to reduce risks for children. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children healthy and safe. For example, children learn about road safety on the way to and from school and how to use scissors safely during activities. The childminder keeps herself up to date with any changes in legislation. She shows a good awareness of a range aspects of safeguarding. The childminder attends safeguarding training and holds a current first-aid certificate. She demonstrates a sound knowledge of safeguarding signs, symptoms and procedures. The childminder knows who to contact should she have a concern about a child and the procedures she must take to keep them safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490427 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10229745 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 9 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in South Tyneside. She provides care between 7.15am and 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans the experiences for children. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence about training and suitability of those living on the premises. n The inspector took into account the views of a number of parents.

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Inspection activities

1 February 2023 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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