Childminder in Gateshead

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has an excellent knowledge of how to safeguard children. She knows how to identify the signs of possible harm to a child and how to report any concerns to the appropriate local agencies. The childminder demonstrates a strong ability to risk assess her home, activities and outings to help to keep children safe. n The childminder understands how to support children very well in all areas of learning. She discusses how she will provide a well-planned curriculum and explains how she will guide activities for children. The childminder understands how to help children of different backgrounds, abilities and ages to be ready for their next stage in learning, including school. n The childminder understands the importance of developing positive relationships with parents. She plans to collect information from them about their children's care and learning when they first start. The childminder explains she will

p.2

This provision meets requirements

regularly update parents about their child's progress so they can continue to support their child's learning at home. She understands the requirement to work with other professionals and other settings children which attend, when required. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's personal development, so they learn to behave well and respect others. She explains that she will be a positive role model at all times and will teach children to take turns, share the resources and care for others. The childminder demonstrates how she will nurture children's self-confidence, independence and social skills. n The childminder understands how to help children to develop a healthy lifestyle. For instance, she plans to provide nutritious meals and daily opportunities for children to access her garden and local parks. The childminder plans to help children to learn to manage personal care tasks for themselves, such as washing

p.2

This provision meets requirements

their hands and using the toilet independently. n This very experienced childminder understands the requirements and explains the documents and records that she needs to support the running of her childminding setting. n The childminder understands the need to maintain her professional development to support children's development. She understands the importance of evaluating her setting regularly to drive improvement.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

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.

p.2

Setting details

Unique reference number 311594 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10312319 Type of provision Childminder

p.3

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.3

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 26 April 2018

p.3

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Lobley Hill, Gateshead. The childminder cares for children from 7am to 6pm, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, for 47 weeks of the year. The childminder can offer funding for children aged two, three and four years old.

p.3

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 walked the inspector around her home to understand how the early years setting and the curriculum will be organised. n The inspector looked at policies, certificates and documents the childminder will use when minding children. n The inspector discussed what improvements the childminder has made since her last inspection, including how the recommendation set then has been addressed. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

p.3

Inspection activities

6 March 2024 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.

p.3

Inspection activities

6 March 2024 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.5

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.5