Childminder in South Tyneside

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder talks confidently about the signs and symptoms of abuse. She recognises the importance of referring safeguarding concerns quickly to ensure the best outcomes for children. She is knowledgeable about all safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder knows who to report to should an allegation be made against herself or a member of her family. n The childminder has robust risk assessments in place. She discusses how she checks to ensure her environment is a safe place for children to play. The childminder explains she is vigilant while outside to identify any potential hazards. The childminder talks of how she teaches children to keep themselves safe. For example, explaining to children to look and listen for vehicles before crossing the road. n The childminder understands the importance of planning stimulating activities for a range of different children's ages. She discusses how she will provide

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enjoyable activities to challenge children's thinking and promote their overall development. n The childminder describes some of the activities she will carry out with children. She will take children on trips to the local park and on nature walks. She explains how she encourages children to recognise different flowers and teaches children to care for the natural environment. n The childminder explains that she has high expectations for children in her care. She describes her positive approach to supporting good behaviour and how she reinforces good manners by teaching children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. n The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children self-care skills. She talks about how she teaches children to wash their hands and to use a knife and fork at mealtimes. The childminder describes how she will support children's developing independence skills as she encourages them to learn to fasten zips

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and buttons on their clothing. n The childminder describes the importance of building caring relationships with children and enabling them to build relationships with other people. She explains how she will help to develop children's social skills and encourage them to respect any differences between themselves and others. n The childminder discusses how she will work in partnership with parents. She talks of offering children as many settling-in sessions they require to enable them to feel confident and secure in her environment.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367837 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10285970 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 8 Date of previous inspection 26 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear. She operates term time only from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The childminder's public liability insurance, training certificates, evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of all people living on the premises were checked by the inspector. n The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children and discussed self-evaluation plans. n Written views of parents were taken into account by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

22 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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