Childminder in Northumberland

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children greet visitors on arrival and talk about what they have been playing with. They engage in conversations about their toy vehicles and confidently name each one. This shows that they feel safe and secure in the care of the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder develops a curriculum that helps to build children's independence and promotes positive behaviour. This is evident through the well-mannered responses children offer, such as 'thank you' and 'excuse me' as they try to move past the childminder. The childminder encourages children to help identify hazards in the area. For instance, during school runs children join in with conversations about road safety. This includes waiting for the green man on the traffic signals before crossing. The childminder is aware of safety and risks in her home and has made improvements to the environment since the previous inspection. In addition, she ensures that her front door is locked to help prevent any unauthorised persons from entering the premises. This helps to keep children safe.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from regular outings, which helps to promote their physical skills. For example, the childminder takes children on trips to nearby parks and soft-play activity centres. She supports children's interests and plans trips to see builders and transport vehicles.

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need to do better?

n Children are provided with healthy choices during mealtimes. They regularly wash their hands and are encouraged to follow good hygiene practices. This helps to develop children's understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder regularly sings with children and reads story books. She shows an interest in what they are playing with and models new language, for example by naming transport vehicles and explaining what they are used for. Children engage for long periods of time in conversations. This helps to promote children's communication and language skills. n Children show good mathematical awareness. The childminder encourages children to recognise various shapes as they play with dough. She models how to use toy machines to create different lengths of dough and makes comparisons between sizes. Children show that they are able to count in sequence. The childminder supports children to develop an understanding of how to begin to

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need to do better?

recognise 'more'. n The childminder is aware of the priorities of the setting and evaluates her provision well. This includes looking at ways to enhance her outside area for children. The childminder prepares children to develop key skills needed for their future learning. However, she has not yet established effective partnership working with local schools to help build on the good transition arrangements for

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28 April 2023 children. n Parents are provided with information about what their children have been learning at the setting. The childminder shares ideas with parents to try at home. This helps to provide a continued approach to children's learning and development. Parents comment, 'My child's speech has developed. I am certain that being in such a positive and happy environment is helping my child develop into a confident and self-assured child'. n The childminder understands how children think and learn. She sensitively plays alongside them to support them to understand how to use equipment such as play dough cutters. Children show good hand-eye coordination. However, the childminder does not extend children's thinking skills further to help support them to develop their own curiosity and investigative skills. n The childminder encourages children to develop good social skills and understanding what makes them unique. She reinforces the importance of

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need to do better?

treating others with respect. Children form good friendships with others and develop an awareness of similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. This includes the steps to follow in the event of an allegation against her or a household member. The childminder shows that she is able to identify signs of abuse, including signs that a child could be at risk of being exposed to child criminal exploitation. She has a safeguarding policy in place and understands her responsibility to notify the relevant authorities in a timely manner in the event of a concern about the welfare of a child.

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should:

n establish effective partnership working with local schools to help build on the good transition arrangements for children n extend children's thinking skills further to help support children to develop their own curiosity and investigative skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY368574 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10265657 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 9 Date of previous inspection 9 November 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Cambois, Northumberland. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure those are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

28 April 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

28 April 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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