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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled. They separate well from their parents and demonstrate high levels of emotional well-being during their time with the childminder. The childminder knows every child very well and is attentive to their individual needs. She develops warm and nurturing relationships with the children. She spends time playing alongside them and delights in their company.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy drawing and making marks using a variety of writing tools. They talk about what they are doing and ask the childminder a range of questions. This supports their speech development and helps to develop small hand muscles in preparation for early writing. Children recall previous learning. For example, they know that a toy car can move and remember what they must do to switch it on. Children readily select their favourite books, and the childminder extends their learning by suggesting they listen to others too. They learn how to respect books, as the childminder demonstrates to them how to carefully turn the pages.

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The provision is good

Children show positive behaviours. They respond well to regular praise, showing high levels of self-esteem and confidence. Children demonstrate good behaviour. They learn to use polite manners and, with encouragement, to use 'please' and 'thank you' where appropriate.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made good progress since the last inspection. She has made good use of online training to support her to refresh her knowledge and develop new ideas for her setting. As a result, she plans an interesting curriculum for children. She has developed positive links with staff from other settings that children attend, who have shared information with her about what children need to learn next. However, the childminder has not considered how to incorporate this into her own planning to help maximise children's learning. n The childminder enhances children's experiences. For example, they visit many local attractions, including museums and the coast. They regularly attend story and rhyme time at the local library. Children also have the opportunity to develop friendships as they socialise with other children at groups and activities. This helps to build children's confidence and promotes their social development.

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need to do better?

However, the childminder does not consider how to help children learn about different families, communities and traditions. n Children are often engaged in interesting conversations. They have the time and prompts that they need to express themselves confidently. Children become animated when the childminder shows detailed knowledge about their interests in superheroes. The childminder actively listens to what children have to say. She has lots of conversations with them and readily answers their questions.

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need to do better?

2 June 2023 This helps children to increase their vocabulary and ensures all children make good progress in their speech development. n The childminder supports children's problem-solving abilities. She encourages them to keep on trying if their chosen task proves difficult, offering suggestions, but not taking over. For example, when stacking different-sized cubes, she uses terms such as, 'Have a think about it', and 'What do you think will happen?' n Children's physical health and self-help skills are promoted. The childminder helps them engage in effective handwashing by modelling. Care routines are respectful, and she ensures children's individual needs are met. However, she has not considered how to work with parents to promote children's oral health. n The childminder encourages children to take responsibility for their environment. For example, she asks children to tidy away toys before they move on to

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another activity. n The childminder promotes children's personal safety. She ensures that children remain safe during outings through consistent and rigorous procedures. The childminder explains clearly to children the rules and boundaries when crossing the road. This helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder helps parents to share what they know about their children and keeps them informed about their children's achievements and progress. Parents value the regular feedback and have opportunities to talk daily with the childminder. They are also pleased with the progress that children are making, particularly with regards to their communication and confidence.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes training to keep her child protection knowledge up to date. She is aware of the signs of abuse and neglect, and knows the local referral procedures to follow if she has a concern. The childminder is aware of the duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that put them at risk. She carries out daily safety checks, indoors and outdoors, to help reduce hazards and minimise accidents. The childminder makes sure that she keeps her paediatric first-aid training up to date. This helps her to promote children's safety and well-being.

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should:

n sharpen planning further, so that information gained from other settings regarding children's targeted next steps can be used more effectively n help children gain knowledge of cultures and traditions beyond their own n develop methods for promoting the good oral health of children through links with parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444509 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10245740 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 30 May 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Heworth, Gateshead. She operates from 8.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder and discussed how the curriculum is delivered. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector evaluated activities with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

2 June 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

2 June 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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