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 Good

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's home and have a great deal of fun. Young children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. They show that they feel secure in the home-from-home setting. Children show high levels of self-esteem and independence. For instance, they find their own shoes and hats before playing outdoors. The childminder and her assistant encourage children to have a go and provide skilful guidance to help them to succeed at everyday tasks. They have high expectations of children's behaviour. Children are familiar with routines. They share and take turns as they build towers with small, interlocking bricks. This also helps children to practise their fine motor skills. Young children willingly help to tidy away the toys between activities to help to avoid trip hazards.

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The provision is good

The experienced childminder and her assistant form strong bonds with children in their care. Children confidently approach them to share their interests and for cuddles and reassurance when needed. The childminder and her assistant know children very well. They use the information gathered from the start from parents and their own observations to meet children's needs. Children develop positive attitudes to their learning, such as when they share books with the childminder and find soft toys to match the illustration of an owl.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures that she and her assistant regularly update their knowledge and skills. For instance, they exchange ideas and information with other childminders in the area. The dedicated childminder and her assistant reflect frequently on what works and identify any changes that are needed. They take part in, for example, online training and apply what they learn to continuously make improvements to their setting. n Children have plenty of opportunities to explore their local community with the childminder. For example, they visit galleries, parks and museums. Children go on outings to the beach and other places of interest, where they find out about the wider world. The childminder takes children to groups where they practise their social skills in preparation for nursery and school. Children learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. n Parents comment on the very good levels of communication from the

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childminder. They understand what their children are experiencing, including through seeing photos of their meals, and receive details of how they are progressing. Parents value the caring support given to themselves and their children throughout the different stages of their development. The childminder ensures that parents know how to continue children's learning at home. n The childminder and her assistant work closely in partnership with other professionals to ensure that children receive help to promptly narrow any

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15 June 2023 identified gaps in their learning. All children, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those children who speak English as an additional language, make good progress. The childminder and her assistant share information appropriately with other settings children also attend. n The childminder prioritises developing children's communication and language skills. For example, she and her assistant provide an ongoing commentary for children's play. They sing familiar and favourite songs with children everyday, which helps to build children's confidence to join in. However, on occasions, the childminder and her assistant do not focus as strongly to widen and reinforce children's vocabulary. For instance, sometimes they do not consistently name specific objects that children are playing with, in addition to identifying their colours. n Children learn about making healthy choices. They enjoy homemade and

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need to do better?

nutritious meals, such as pasta with tomatoes, and have ongoing access to drinking water. They learn self-care skills, for example, when wiping their hands and faces after eating. Children have plenty of fresh air and exercise. They develop their physical skills when they climb, balance, jump and run vigorously. The childminder supports families with oral health, for instance, by advising them about local dentist vacancies. n The childminder and her assistant are very good role models. They remind children to say please and thank you. Children are kind, respectful and helpful towards each other and adults. They cooperate well with each other during their play and form firm friendships. Children behave very well relative to their ages.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant complete regular training, so that they have a good knowledge of any signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse. They know the local procedures to follow should they have concerns about a child's welfare. They are aware of a range of issues, including how to identify when a child is exposed to extreme views or behaviours and what action to take. During warm weather, children wear sun cream and hats to help to protect themselves from the heat. Children learn to keep themselves from harm, for example, when they help the childminder with applying sunscreen. The childminder's assistant ensures that children are safe on their journeys to and from school and that they learn good road safety practices.

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should:

n strengthen teaching strategies to build on children's vocabulary during their play and activities, to enhance their good language skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470212 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10288882 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 14 Date of previous inspection 3 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Wansbeck, Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also provides overnight care, if required. She works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early years education for four-year-old children.

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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 discussed how the childminder and her assistant organise their early years setting, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector in written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

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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