Childminder in Northumberland

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 form strong bonds with this nurturing childminder. They receive lots of warmth and affection throughout the day. Children giggle with delight as the childminder joins them in their play. Babies are encouraged to develop their physical skills as they reach out to explore the interesting toys that are available. They watch carefully as the childminder rolls balls and shows them how to shake musical instruments. Resources are organised so older children can make independent choices about their play. The childminder quickly identifies individual children's interests and uses these to help plan for their next stage in learning. This supports children to make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to understand how to play alongside the other children. They socialise with larger groups of children when they attend local playgroups or meet up with other childminders. She supports older children to recognise what they need to do to ensure that babies are kept safe. When children sometimes forget to be careful when babies are on the floor, the childminder explains why this is important in a way that is appropriate to their age and stage of development. There is plenty of praise when children are kind to the other children. This promotes their self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes children's communication and language highly effectively. She provides a commentary as children play, which helps to introduce them to a wealth of new vocabulary. She also ensures that children hear the correct pronunciation of words. Babies are encouraged to vocalise. They enjoy listening to rhymes and songs. Older children are given time to respond to questions. This builds their confidence as they start to formulate short sentences. n The childminder has identified the knowledge and skills she considers to be important to help children to be ready to move on to nursery or to school. She focuses on promoting children's independence in their self-care skills. She also helps children to develop a love of learning by providing a wide range of purposeful and enjoyable experiences. However, at times, children do not concentrate fully on their learning due to the television distracting their

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need to do better?

attention. n Parental feedback is extremely positive. Parents say that the childminder treats their children with the utmost care and respect. They remark on the progress their children have made since starting to attend, especially with their speech. They are kept informed about their children's development and are alerted to any concerns should children need any additional support. The childminder also works effectively with other settings children attend. Parents find this very

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17 April 2024 reassuring, as they know that important messages are passed on appropriately. n The childminder supports children to recognise daily routines and what she expects of them. This is done in a way that is appropriate to individual children's stage of development. At times, she is not consistent in the messages she gives. This does not fully support children to understand what they need to do. For example, she tells children they need to tidy up before getting out new toys but does not always remind children to do this. n Children benefit from many opportunities to learn about the world around them. This includes regular visits to the local beach and harbour, where their experiences are enriched through handling sea creatures, such as starfish. The childminder is highly inclusive. She supports children to recognise and respect similarities and differences between themselves and others. This helps all

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children to feel valued. n The childminder works with parents to ensure that they provide healthy snacks and meals. She makes sure children understand why they need to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. She has resources available to teach children about the importance of good oral hygiene. Children have access to plenty of fresh air and exercise, which also promotes their good health. n The childminder welcomes support from her local authority. She keeps up to date with safeguarding information and recognises her role in keeping children safe. This includes teaching children about road safety when they are out and about. The childminder regularly evaluates her own practice and identifies training opportunities to help develop her own knowledge and skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n develop ways to minimise distractions to children's play and learning to help them to focus their attention more deeply on the activities provided n support children to understand what is expected of them even further by providing them with more consistent messages.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500961 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10339040 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 7 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Amble, Northumberland. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early 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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector considered written feedback from parents and spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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