Pearson, Linda

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 thrive in this home-from-home environment. The caring, nurturing childminder establishes close bonds with the children in her care. They show that they feel safe and secure as they confidently follow familiar routines and independently access resources and equipment from around the childminder's home.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is very good. They cooperate well with each other during their play and are learning to share and take turns. The childminder provides gentle reminders to share if necessary. This helps children begin to understand what type of behaviour is expected. Children enjoy positive interactions with the childminder. She talks to children as they play, models correct language and introduces new vocabulary. For instance, the childminder introduces words, such as 'multicoloured' and 'kaleidoscope', as they investigate coloured wooden blocks.

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The provision is good

Children concentrate well and are eager to learn. They persevere as they attempt to squeeze dough through a plunger. The childminder provides support and encouragement until children succeed in their task. She then provides praise as children proudly show off their achievements. The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and seizes opportunities to introduce early mathematics. She encourages children to count as they roll dough and make long 'wriggly worms'. The childminder modifies learning as she encourages younger children to count to five and supports older children to count to 16.

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need to do better?

n Children are beginning to develop a love of books. They enjoy story times and snuggle up to the childminder as she reads to them. They have access to a good range of books that reflect their interests. The childminder talks to children about what they can see in the pictures. Young children predict what might happen next as they look at the pictures. This helps to develop children's early literacy skills. n The childminder gathers vital information from parents about their children's interests and abilities when they first start. She completes regular observations and assessments and plans children's individual next steps. This helps children to make good progress from their starting points. n Children have many opportunities to develop their mathematical skills. The childminder encourages children to count as they roll dough, and they sing number songs and access shaped wooden blocks and jigsaws. Furthermore, the

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need to do better?

childminder introduces language, such as 'full', 'empty', 'more' and 'less'. This helps children to develop their understanding of mathematical concepts. n Children learn about the world around them. They benefit from taking part in

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need to do better?

4 July 2023 lots of local activities, such as visiting parks and walking to school daily. Furthermore, the childminder takes children to visit York train station, a museum and a Roman fort. This helps children to understand their local and wider community. n Overall, partnerships with parents are good. Parents are very happy with the service the childminder provides. They comment on how the childminder makes their children feel 'safe and secure'. There is a good two-way sharing of information about children's activities, outings and progress. However, the childminder does not share ideas and suggestions with parents about how to further support their children's learning at home. n The childminder helps children to understand about being healthy. For example, she encourages parents to provide healthy choices at snack time and talks to children about healthy foods. The childminder gives clear messages on oral

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need to do better?

health and supports children to learn about the importance of brushing their teeth. Children manage their own personal hygiene. They understand the importance of handwashing after playing and before eating. This helps children to develop an understanding of keeping healthy. n The childminder understands the importance of self-evaluation. She gathers the views of parents and children to support her to make ongoing improvements to the quality of her practice. The childminder has a targeted programme of professional development. She has identified training to help her develop skills to enhance the quality of education. n Children behave very well. They receive lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder, which helps to develop their confidence and boost their self- esteem.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows how to identify and where to report concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder understands the procedure to follow should an allegation be made against herself or a member of the household. The childminder is aware of the signs that would indicate a child is at risk of radicalisation or extremism. She knows the procedures to follow to report such concerns. The childminder maintains a safe and secure home. All exits are securely locked, and she carries out effective risk assessments. This helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n extend the information provided to parents and carers to help enhance their children's learning even further at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318985 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10289482 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 9 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1989. She lives in Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. The childminder cares for children from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder offers funded places for two-, three- and 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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's setting. n Children communicated with the inspector throughout the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

4 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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Inspection activities

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