Childminder in North Tyneside

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is deeply committed to providing the very best care and education for all children. Her high expectations of herself and of children underpin high- quality care routines and teaching that are consistent and highly effective. Children thrive in a setting where the childminder gives their safety, well-being and ongoing development the utmost priority.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder plans an ambitious and progressive curriculum precisely to support children at each stage in their development. She plans activities that successfully build on children's abilities and experiences and help them to remember new learning. Children are curious and keen to learn more. They achieve beyond the expectations for their age. This is particularly evident in children's communication and language skills. Children are confident and articulate talkers. Two-year-old children speak clearly and in full sentences. They ask and answer questions during their play and use a remarkable range of vocabulary for their age.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder models respect and good manners. She values children's individuality and encourages them to consider the needs and feelings of others. Children are kind to one another, and they develop early friendships. For example, they tell the childminder, 'We are happy today because our friends are here.'

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked extremely hard to enhance her own skills and knowledge since her last inspection. This contributes to her professional knowledge of how to support children's early learning and her highly skilled teaching. For example, the childminder has strengthened her curriculum for mathematics, following a programme of online learning. Children's achievements in this area of learning have accelerated and broadened. Young children correctly count groups of objects and solve simple problems. n Children become absorbed in appealing activities that are precisely matched to what they need to learn next. They make remarkable progress across all areas of development. The childminder skilfully adapts her teaching to meet the varying needs of children taking part. For example, during a table-top activity, the childminder's focus is for babies to develop their physical strength and coordination while stacking cups and picking up small objects. She encourages

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older children to sort, count and compare the items. n The childminder weaves stories and rhymes in to activities and routines. Children listen intently to familiar stories and readily access a range of books in the 'reading tent'. They show a keen interest in the words and pictures. The childminder teaches children about rhyme and rhythm while they clap along to a regular beat. She provides plenty of opportunities for children to make marks

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28 May 2024 and develop their early writing skills. This contributes to children's remarkable literacy skills. n Parents say they are 'blown away by the care and love' that the childminder shows. The childminder shares detailed information with parents, including ideas for activities at home that have a direct impact on children's progress and achievements. For example, following the childminder's advice, parents have provided more opportunities for messy play at home, which has increased children's confidence and creativity. n Children learn to express their emotions in an appropriate way. The childminder supports them to share their feelings, for example, by using colours to indicate their mood. Children are able to articulate their frustrations and develop self- control. This contributes to their very good behaviour. Children listen attentively, follow instructions and are eager to please. They benefit from consistent praise

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and encouragement that contributes to their positive attitudes and confidence. n Children's independence and self-care are central to the childminder's curriculum. She wants all children to develop essential life skills to prepare them well for later life. Children are remarkably capable. Young children manage their belongings and clothing with ease. They follow, and understand the reasons for, stringent hygiene procedures that form an integral part of their day. Children learn the importance of making good choices to support their good health. For example, they know about the nutritional benefits of fresh fruit and vegetables.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501676 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10347078 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 2 August 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Wideopen, Newcastle. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 5.15pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has 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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that are used for childcare. She discussed her early years foundation stage curriculum and how she organises her provision. n The inspector observed the childminder's teaching, indoors and in the garden, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at a sample of documents that are provided by the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

28 May 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.

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28 May 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.

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