Childminder in South Tyneside

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she will keep children safe while they are in her care. For instance, she will place all products out of children's reach, in the bathroom. The childminder talks confidently about maintaining all areas of her home to an acceptable standard when children are present n The childminder explains how she will help children to make progress in their learning. She will provide lots of 'tummy time' for very young babies to develop their core strength, to support their physical development. The childminder talks about helping older children to develop a love of reading by taking them to the library and reading to them regularly. n The childminder explains how she will work alongside parents to support children's development. She will send resources home with children, specifically targeting areas where they may need additional support. The childminder will gather information about children's development from parents when they first

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start attending. She describes how she will use this to inform her initial assessments to find out what children already know and can do. n The childminder talks confidently about completing statutory assessments of children's learning. For example, she has previously completed a number of progress checks when children are aged between two and three years. The childminder describes how this information was shared and will continue to be shared with health visitors and children's parents. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of safeguarding. She describes how she will act if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder's safeguarding policy is thorough and underpins her good knowledge of keeping children safe. Clear procedures for managing any allegations made against her are in place. n The childminder confidently describes the procedures she will take to ensure

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children are kept safe while using the internet in her home. For instance, she will allow younger children to access age-appropriate materials on tablet computers, with filters to prevent access to inappropriate content. n The childminder describes how she will help children to learn about the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. For example, she will provide daily opportunities to visit the local park and will encourage children to eat the healthy, nutritious food she plans to provide. n Children's behaviour will be successfully managed. The childminder describes how she will talk to children in a sensitive way, if they display unwanted behaviour. She talks about using techniques such as distraction, to divert children's attention away from challenging situations.

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This provision meets requirements

12 July 2023 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 EY330524 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10295379 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 0 Date of previous inspection 14 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, on a Saturday only.

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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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she will support children's learning and development, in order to support their good progress. n The childminder explained how she will safeguard children and the inspector viewed her safeguarding policy. n The inspector viewed key documentation required to meet the early years foundation stage requirements.

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Inspection activities

12 July 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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12 July 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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