Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

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 makes sure that all children are happy, safe and make progress in her home-from-home environment. Children have lovely attachments with the childminder, who is kind warm and caring. They spontaneously climb onto the childminder's knee for a cuddle and fall asleep quickly with their comforters. The childminder promotes children's independence and prepares them well for school. She provides a child-sized step so children can wash their hands independently before their snack. Children dry their hands on individual paper towels to prevent the spread of any germs. The childminder teaches children the importance of wearing sun cream and hats when playing outdoors on a sunny day. She explains to children why it is not safe to jump off the steps outside. This helps children to begin to understand how to protect themselves. Children listen to instructions and behave very well.

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The provision is good

Children develop their imaginations as they play and the childminder follows their lead. For instance, they dress up as doctors and pretend the childminder is their patient. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to explore and investigate using their senses. Children enjoy playing in the mud kitchen and carefully empty and fill containers with sand outdoors. The childminder develops children's mathematical skills as they play, such as by counting stones and talking about their size. She respects and listens to children's views. For example, when children are playing in a tray with different resources around a farm theme, they request some water. The childminder immediately gets them a jug of water so they can follow their ideas through.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans activities around children's interests. Children are engaged and motivated to take part in the activities. The childminder supports children well as they play. However, at times, the childminder does not think precisely about what individual children need to learn next to extend their learning further. n The childminder develops children's language well. Children are keen to chat and engage in new conversations. The childminder models new language, such as 'cockerel', and provides a commentary on children's play. She emphasises the correct pronunciation of words. n The childminder makes sure that children have daily opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. She uses visits and the local community to extend her curriculum and children's experiences. For instance, children meet with other children at playgroups, to build their social skills and confidence. n The childminder provides resources which help children to understand about

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diversity. For instance, children access books and toys which reflect different families and cultures. The childminder takes children to places they may have

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6 June 2024 not visited before, such as the farm. This helps to develop children's understanding of the world around them. n Children are confident and have high levels of self-esteem. The childminder gives children lots of praise and 'high fives' for the achievements. Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. The childminder works with parents to send healthy packed lunches for their children. She offers children nutritious snacks, such as a selection of fruit and yogurts. n The childminder sings and reads stories with children throughout the day. This helps to develop children's communication and early literacy skills. Children eagerly join in with the songs and listen with interest to the childminder, who is an effective storyteller, read a book. The childminder pauses and encourages children to recall parts of the story, turn the pages and lift the flaps. n The childminder shares lots of information with parents about their children's

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activities and care needs. She makes suggestions about how they can support their learning at home, such as visiting the library or attending rhyme time sessions. However, the childminder does not consistently share precise information with parents about their children's next steps in development. n Parents very much appreciate the service that the childminder provides. They say their children look forward to coming and they value the photos they receive throughout the day. Parents comment positively on the progress their children make, especially in their communication skills and confidence. n The childminder attends lots of training. This helps to enhance outcomes for children. For instance, the childminder has recently focused her professional development on extending her understanding of the curriculum and child development further. n The childminder offers an inclusive setting and welcomes all children. She is

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experienced in working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She knows where to go for advice and support, so she can support all children to make the best possible progress.

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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 think more carefully about what individual children need to learn next when planning activities to extend their learning even further n share more precise information with parents about their children's next steps in development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458334 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10351603 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 6 Date of previous inspection 28 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Newcastle Upon Tyne. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers care at weekends, on request. She 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 setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to and interacted with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder evaluated children's learning with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents spoke to the inspector and shared their written 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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