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 very settled in the childminder's care and enjoy their time with her. They move around her well-organised learning environment with confidence. Resources are at a low level, which enables children across all ages to easily select the toys they want to use.

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The provision is good

Children show good levels of concentration and motivation for their young ages, spending a long time at their chosen activities. For example, they show their imaginations as they act out real-life experiences, pretending to bake cakes. They decide the flavour of cake they wish to make and choose their pretend ingredients. As children play, they talk through each individual process involved. They describe how they are opening cupboards, choosing their eggs and whisking their cake mix. They pretend to regularly check the oven, shaking their heads and making 'huffing' noises at the length of time the cake is taking to cook.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She teaches them good manners, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you' and consistently reminds children of the boundaries. Children listen and respond to instructions and are respectful of the childminder's environment. For example, they know to tidy away toys before mealtimes and when they have finished playing with them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gets down to children's level as she speaks to them. She uses the correct pronunciation and speaks slowly and clearly. During activities, the childminder narrates children's play, which helps children to give meaning to what they are doing. The childminder further supports children's communication skills, as she gives children time to think about what she has said and to reply. n Children gain a good understanding of mathematics. The childminder brings numbers and size into all activities. For example, the childminder encourages children to point with their fingers as they count. This enables children to know when they have reached the correct number. n Children show a can-do attitude to their learning and a determination to succeed on their own. For example, as children use finger puppets, they refuse help from the childminder, persevering until they are satisfied the puppets are on their

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fingers correctly. n The childminder encourages children to develop their physical skills. For example, she praises babies as they stand up unaided and walk around the environment. Older children automatically control their movements as they manoeuvre themselves around younger children. n Parents are very complimentary about the service the childminder provides. They comment on her home-from-home environment and the progress that their

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23 March 2023 children make. Parents appreciate the way the childminder shares information through discussion and photos. n The childminder makes good use of the local community. She takes children to nearby shops, where older children buy their own goods and pay for their purchases. Children learn they are valued as they are recognised by shop owners and other people they meet. n The childminder knows children well and regularly monitors their learning and development. She gains information from parents prior to children starting with her. The childminder knows children's interests and uses this to form the basis for activities. However, she plans activities that predominantly focus on what children already know and can do. This does not challenge children to further develop their skills and enhance their learning and development. n The childminder celebrates children's achievements. For example, she praises

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younger children as they try to put their own coats on. However, the childminder does not make full use of opportunities to further develop children's independence and self-care skills as they arise. For example, she does not encourage children to butter their toast for snack and she wipes their noses, rather than encouraging them to do this for themselves. n The childminder is not proactive in sourcing training. She does not have a programme for professional development in place to help enhance her knowledge and skills to raise outcomes for children even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in protecting children who may be at risk of harm. She is alert to the possible indicators of when a child may need help, and knows the relevant agencies to contact for guidance. The premises are secure. The childminder carries out daily checks of the indoor and outdoor environments to ensure that they remain safe for children to use.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities during activities to extend children's learning and provide challenge at the highest level n develop children's independence and self-care skills further during routines and activities n target the plan for professional development to further enhance the quality of education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446670 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10264285 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 11 Date of previous inspection 9 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Whickham, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She 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 of the childminder. n A joint observation of an activity was carried out with the childminder. n Activities were observed during the inspection. The inspector assessed the impact that activities have on children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

23 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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23 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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