Childminder in North Tyneside

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are relaxed and comfortable in the childminder's home. They have genuine bonds with the childminder and enjoy including her in their play. Children are excited as they choose their own book and ask the childminder to read it to them. The childminder shows genuine passion and enthusiasm towards her role and, as a result, children are happy and make good progress.

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The provision is good

There are a wide variety of activities on offer for children. The childminder plans activities based on their interests. Children use the indoor environment and the garden to learn new things. The childminder makes appropriate use of both, to ensure that she can meet the needs of all children and how they learn. For example, more active children use a pirate ship outside to climb on and use their imagination. Others play in an activity tray outside, engaging in messy play as they explore textures.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They show a genuine level of respect towards their peers. Children of mixed ages play well with each other. Older children are keen to help those that are younger. The childminder acts as a positive role model and encourages children to play cooperatively with each other. She offers praise and encouragement, which children respond positively to.

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need to do better?

n The childminder adapts activities and offers alternatives to suit the children's emerging needs and interests. For example, during an activity about oral health, she includes pictures of teeth and provides real dentist tools for children to explore. Younger children pretend to brush their teeth with a toothbrush, smelling and tasting toothpaste. Older children look at x-rays of teeth, while the childminder explains to them what an x-ray is. n Children have lots of opportunities to learn about mathematics. They use number blocks, and the childminder counts with them as they read a story about brushing teeth. The childminder talks about brushing their teeth for two minutes. She sets a timer on her phone and counts with children, explaining that each number is another second. Younger children count sporadically during their play. n The childminder plans exciting activities for children and they are eager to join

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in. She adapts activities to meet the needs of each child. However, sometimes, the activities are very adult-led, meaning that children do not have opportunities to explore independently and choose their own way of doing things. n Children's opinions are important and the childminder spends time talking to them about their feelings. She celebrates the individuality of each child and provides the platform for children to be able to express themselves. For

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8 February 2023 example, she provides play experiences and speaks about gender stereotypes. When role playing with dentist's toys, children talk about how dentists can be men or women. n Children have various opportunities to explore the community around them. The childminder regularly meets up with other childminders in the area so that children can develop their social skills with others. Children visit parks, the zoo and toddler groups to bring their learning to life. n The childminder works well with families. She puts the child and family at the heart of what she does. The childminder ensures that she has in-depth but relevant information about children when they start with her so that she can best support them. Parents commend her on the work she does and comment that their children are happy in her home. n Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported. The childminder works closely with relevant professionals and families to ensure that

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need to do better?

all children are supported. She simplifies language when communicating and uses key words in their spoken language to further support them. n The childminder enthusiastically teaches children new words while they are exploring the dentist tools. She teaches children the technical names of each tool. The childminder explains that toothpaste contains 'fluoride' and how that helps our teeth. However, during activities, she sometimes asks children closed questions, which limits their language and thinking skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to keep children safe within her home and online. She is aware of potential risks in the home and in the garden, and knows how to minimise these. This ensures that it is a safe environment for children. The childminder has a good understanding of signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm or abuse. This includes awareness of wider safeguarding issues such as county lines, female genital mutilation and online grooming. The childminder supports children to keep themselves safe. She encourages them to tidy away after an activity to minimise trip hazards.

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should:

n allow children to independently explore activities to help promote their curiosity and enthusiasm for learning n ask open-ended questions to clarify children's understanding and develop their language further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470160 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10264778 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 26 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Dunstable. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She also offers overnight care. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and the inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

8 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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8 February 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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