Childminder in Gateshead

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 happy and settled in the childminder's home-from-home environment. They have secure emotional attachments with the childminder, who is kind, caring and nurturing. This helps children to feel safe and secure. Children independently select which toys they would like to play with and settle down to play. They eagerly lead their own play and select activities, such as role-play resources. For instance, children use their imagination as they make tea for the dolls and dress up. Children benefit from a variety of creative opportunities. For example, children concentrate well as they glue and paint Easter cards. The childminder encourages children to count and name colours and shapes as they paint and add stickers to their cards. This helps to develop children's early mathematics and creative skills.

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The provision is good

Children listen intently, as the childminder reads the story of 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea'. They become absorbed as the childminder changes her voice to imitate the characters in the book. Children show good recall as they remember their favourite parts of the story. Children behave extremely well. The childminder reminds them of the expectations of the setting. This helps children to understand what type of behaviour is expected. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder, which helps to develop their confidence.

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need to do better?

n Relationships with parents are strong. The childminder gathers initial information from parents about what their children know and can do when they first start at the setting. She works alongside parents to help children to make progress. For example, they work closely together to support children's toilet training and independence with self-help tasks. Parents are complimentary of the childminder. They describe her as very 'caring and nurturing'. n Children make good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder introduces new vocabulary, such as 'chinchilla' and 'flamingo'. She asks meaningful questions and gives children time to respond. Children listen to their favourite stories, snuggled close to the caring childminder. This helps to develop their speaking and listening skills. n The childminder completes mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, to help keep children safe. She meets regularly with other local childminders to

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reflect on her practice. However, the childminder is aware that she has not yet identified training to help enhance her teaching practice even further. n Children's behaviour is positive. The childminder is a good role model. Children use good manners. For example, they say 'please' and 'thank you' without any prompting from the childminder. n Children access a wide range of learning opportunities through outings into the local area. They use public transport, visit local shops and attend playgroups.

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22 March 2023 This helps to increase their understanding of the local community. However, the childminder does not extend children's knowledge of people and communities beyond their immediate experience. n Children's early mathematical skills are developing well. The childminder encourages children to recognise numbers that they see in the environment. For example, they identify numbers on buses and use a large wooden calendar to count the days of the week. Furthermore, children count as they build with blocks and practise forming numbers on an interactive tablet. This helps to develop children's understanding of numbers and counting. n Children's physical skills are promoted well. Children develop their large-muscle skills when they run, jump and balance at the local park. They also use paintbrushes, scissors and crayons. This helps to develop their small-muscle skills. n The childminder has a broad and ambitious curriculum. She plans activities that

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she knows children will enjoy. The childminder identifies what she wants children to learn from each experience. For example, when using an interactive tablet, the childminder explains that she is encouraging children's early writing skills. n The childminder supports children to become independent when managing their own needs. For example, children take themselves to the toilet and wash and dry their hands. Furthermore, children take off their own shoes and coats when they enter the setting. This helps children to develop some of the skills they need for their future learning. n During activities, the childminder interacts skilfully with children, providing praise and encouragement. This helps to keep children motivated and helps to develop their self-esteem.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She knows the signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm or neglect. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety or welfare. She is aware of the procedures to follow should there be an allegation made against her or a family member. The childminder is aware of the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of radicalisation or extreme views. She maintains a safe home environment through daily risk assessments.

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should:

n focus on professional development opportunities to raise the quality of the

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should:

22 March 2023 already good practice n widen and extend the knowledge children have about people, families and communities outside their own immediate experience.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY262294 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10264327 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 5 Date of previous inspection 12 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Gateshead. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for 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 of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder discussed how she implements the early years curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n Parents views of the setting were obtained through written feedback. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and the inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity.

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Inspection activities

22 March 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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22 March 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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