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 Met

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The provision is good

Children thrive in the care of this dedicated and knowledgeable childminder, who strives to be the best she can possibly be. Parents comment that they appreciate the childminder's calm and gentle approach. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with her. Younger children sit on the childminder's knee as they look at books. Older children say that the childminder is kind and plans lots of fun activities. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. Toddlers learn how to use tools, such as cutters, to cut banana. The childminder is vigilant and reminds children to keep the cutter away from their mouth.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's learning. For example, she plans a range of activities to develop young children's communication. She places a high priority on books and singing. From an early age, toddlers join in with nursery rhymes and pick books to look at. Children behave well. They follow the childminder's instructions throughout the day. For example, children wait patiently as they wait for their turn to wash their hands. The childminder notices and understands patterns in children's play. For example, she notices when children begin to transfer or throw things. The childminder plans further activities, such as rolling balls down ramps, to develop their play patterns in a safe and appropriate way.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is dedicated to improving her practice. She spends time researching things in her own time and reflects on how she can implement this into her practice. For example, she puts out unfinished jigsaws to motivate children to finish these. She now plans to do further training and accreditations to strengthen her practice even further. n Children develop a love of books. Toddlers pick books to look at with the childminder. They sit on her knee, turn the pages and point to things that they see. Children are keen to talk about the things they see on the page. The childminder listens and responds to what children point to or attempt to say. This helps children expand their vocabularies. By the end of the book, they say words, such as 'flower' or 'duck'. n The childminder helps children to understand how they can keep themselves healthy. She provides healthy meals and generally encourages children to wash

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need to do better?

their hands. For example, she consistently reminds children to wash their hands before eating or after feeding the birds. Children often do this without prompting. However, the childminder does not always reinforce the same consistent messages about handwashing after children blow their noses. n The childminder knows where children are in their learning. Her curriculum is well sequenced to help children to make very good progress. For example, she

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27 March 2023 adapts her language effectively as she expands toddler's vocabularies. n The childminder builds on children's interests. She notices what children are doing and plans activities to support this. This helps to support children's concentration. For example, one-year-old children are highly engaged as they explore stars in the tray. They explore different colours and sizes. Children expand their vocabulary as they learn words, such as 'star', and incorporate them into their play. n The childminder has thought carefully about how she organises her provision. Her environment is set up to help children to access resources independently. For example, children help themselves to play figures, books and building blocks. However, the childminder does not consistently help children to understand the importance of tidying up toys when they have finished with them to ensure that the environment remains accessible to all children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has established very good methods of communication with parents. For example, she finds out what children are doing at home, as well as talking about children's achievements with her. This detailed communication helps the childminder to plan for children's interests effectively. Parents know how they can help their children at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps children safe. For example, she ensures that her front door is locked, particularly when her husband leaves the premises. The childminder uses stairgates to prevent children from accessing areas unsupervised. She ensures that her home and garden are free from hazards. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. She talks confidently about the signs and symptoms that may suggest some concerns about children's welfare. The childminder knows the local procedures and talks confidently about what she would do if she thought a child was being abused.

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should:

n give more consistent messages to children regarding handwashing, particularly after blowing their noses n make sure that all children can consistently access resources, such as by helping children to understand the importance of tidying up when they finish using resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480657 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10280673 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 4 Date of previous inspection 25 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Gateshead. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years professional status.

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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 The childminder showed the inspector around her home and explained how she organises her provision. n The inspector observed children playing and learning and evaluated the quality of their learning. n Parents provided written feedback for the purpose of the inspection. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder evaluated an activity with the inspector. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including those relating to the suitability of the childminder and her husband. n The childminder talked about how she keeps children safe and about how she manages her business.

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Inspection activities

27 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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Inspection activities

27 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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