Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Older children show how they can pay attention as they play a game called 'What am I?' They put up their hand to guess the animal correctly after listening to the clues. Older children guess dog, giraffe, elephant and zebra. They receive well- earned praise for their correct answers. Young and older children enjoy creative play. Young children use sponge brushes to spread red paint onto their paper plate. They squeal with delight at their achievement. Older children show they are developing their small-muscle skills. They pick up and stick black pieces of paper onto their plate to represent the ladybird's spots. The curriculum supports children's early communication, physical and artistic awareness well.

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The provision is good

Children use picture cards displayed on the wall to express how they feel and to talk about what may upset them at times. They behave very well and have a positive attitude to their learning.

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The provision is good

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder offers more time for any child who needs it to settle in. She also places more focus on encouraging children's independence skills. As a result, children show how they feel safe and secure in the care of the childminder and her assistants. They also learn quickly how to do things for themselves.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers a broad curriculum for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She identifies gaps in children's knowledge and addresses any areas of concern effectively. The childminder and her assistants know what children need to learn next. Overall, they plan well to help children achieve their goals. However, at times, when children of mixed ages take part in adult-led play, learning is not always maximised for all children. That said, children are well prepared for their move on to school. n Children use wheeled toys in the outside area and manoeuvre safely around their friends. The childminder also takes children to the local park and soft-play areas where children have opportunities to use larger play equipment, take appropriate risks and challenge their own play. The childminder supports children well to develop their physical and emotional health.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy outings to the local shops to buy food and they take trips on public transport. This helps them to learn about people who help them and to gain confidence in new social situations. n Children know the routine to wash and dry their hands before mealtimes. Older children explain that they do this to 'wash away the germs'. Children enjoy a healthy, balanced diet of fresh fruit, vegetables and home-cooked meals. They sit in appropriate seating for their age at mealtimes and enjoy chatting with their

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need to do better?

10 May 2023 friends and adults. n Children learn about a range of festivals and celebrations, such as Eid and Easter. However, the curriculum does not offer as many opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences that exist between themselves and others. n The curriculum supports children to learn how to care for others and the natural world. For example, children learn about the life cycle of a caterpillar and chickens. They hear new words, such as 'cocoon'. Children take care of the rabbits in the garden and grow sunflowers. They show an interest in their learning as they randomly ask the childminder if their sunflower has grown while they play. n The childminder and her assistants have good relationships with parents. Parents describe the childminder and her assistants as 'fantastic'. They explain how their children take their learning home. For example, parents say that when they go out for walks, they now take a bag to collect litter. Parents say that this

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need to do better?

is an amazing way to teach their children about how they want the world to be. n The childminder's assistants consistently report high levels of support for their well-being. They, the co-childminder and the childminder go on monthly outings together at the weekends. They get plenty of fresh air, enjoy being together and feel that this keeps up their morale to do the job they love. The childminder and her assistants regularly use professional development opportunities to benefit all children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a good awareness of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. They know how to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder and her assistants are also aware of other safeguarding matters, such as signs of domestic abuse and possible risks associated with extreme beliefs and behaviours. The childminder has recently attended training to improve her knowledge of other agencies which support children. For instance, she is now more aware of the role of the early help team. The childminder knows what to do in the event of an allegation against an adult or child.

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should:

n strengthen plans during adult-led activities so that all children's learning is consistently extended and challenged to fully maximise individual learning opportunities n support children even further to learn about their similarities and differences to help them understand what makes them unique.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2662124 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10286333 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 12 Number of children on roll 22 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She works from her co-childminder's address in the Blakelaw area of Newcastle. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and two weeks over the Christmas period. Sessions are from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 6am to 5.30pm on Friday. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She works with assistants.

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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 and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector by telephone.

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Inspection activities

10 May 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

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