Snaith, Joanne

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

The childminder offers children a home-from-home environment to play and learn in. She is warm, caring and sensitive in her interactions with children. The childminder gives children her undivided attention when they play. She constantly supervises children to make sure that they are safe. Children run in eagerly and happily into the setting to begin playing. They independently hang their coats on pegs and take their shoes off. The childminder makes sure that she provides resources and activities which interest children. This helps children to settle quickly into their play. The childminder takes children to the local beach, countryside and parks. This gives children opportunities to practise their physical skills and develop their understanding of the world around them.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to learn about their emotions and has clear expectations for their behaviour. She labels when children are feeling shy or tired. Children listen to the childminder well and happily follow her instructions. For instance, younger children help to tidy their toys away. The childminder wants all children to make progress and be ready for school. She knows what she wants children to learn. For example, when children play with dinosaurs, the childminder teaches children new words and how to order the dinosaurs by size. She encourages children to experiment and use trial and error. For instance, the childminder gives children time to persevere to fit the pieces into an electronic puzzle. Children try hard to complete the puzzle, showing pride when they succeed.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes and assesses children to plan for their future learning. She shares lots of information about children's development with parents. Parents comment that their children make good progress in the childminder's care, especially in their communication and language. They are extremely positive about the service which the childminder provides. n Parents appreciate the flexible settling-in procedures which the childminder provides. The childminder initially meets children and their families in the local community to introduce herself. Parents are welcome to stay with their children until they settle. The childminder collects lots of information about children when they first start, to help her to plan for their learning from the beginning. n The childminder uses the local community to enhance children's learning. Children mix with other childminders and their children, and visit local

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playgroups. This helps children to develop their confidence and social skills. n Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. They play outdoors each day in the childminder's garden, where they practise moving in a variety of ways. Children learn to propel themselves with two feet on ride-on cars. The childminder encourages children to develop their hand-to-eye

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27 October 2023 coordination, such as when they build towers with construction blocks. n The childminder encourages children to understand about the importance of healthy lifestyles. She offers children home-cooked and nutritious meals, with lots of fruit and vegetables for snacks. Children have access to drinking water throughout the day and play outdoors in the fresh air each day. n The childminder develops children's language skills when they play. Children learn new words as they sit cuddled up to the childminder, listening to their favourite stories. The childminder sings lots of songs with children, who enthusiastically join in with their favourite songs and the actions. Children freely access books throughout the day and develop a love of reading. n The childminder knows how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She completes detailed assessments to help to identify any

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gaps in children's development. The childminder recognises the importance of working with other professionals, such as health visitors and speech and language therapists, to support children to catch up in their learning. n Younger children learn about cause and effect, are willing to have a go and develop perseverance skills. They giggle as they operate cause and effect toys, pressing the buttons to operate different sounds and lights. Children explore mud, sand and water when playing in the garden. n The childminder encourages children to freely access resources and make decisions about their play. However, she sometimes makes too many toys available for children, which sometimes causes younger children to become distracted and move quickly between different activities. n The childminder makes sure that she attends all statutory training, such as first aid and safeguarding. However, she does not focus her professional

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development on enhancing the quality of education to an even higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends child protection training to make sure that her knowledge is up to date. She knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder understands who to contact if she is worried about the welfare of a child. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For instance, children learn about road safety when out in the local community.

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should:

n think about how to help younger children to remain engaged in their play for longer periods when organising the environment n focus professional development to extend the quality of education to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301722 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10311978 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 16 Date of previous inspection 17 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Holywell, Northumberland. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification equivalent at level 3. She offers early funded education 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 setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder evaluated children's learning with the inspector. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

27 October 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

27 October 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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