Childminder in North Tyneside

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children thrive in the care of this enthusiastic childminder. They develop good relationships with her. They go to the childminder for reassurance and cuddles. The childminder is always on hand to provide reassurance when children are upset. Parents support this view and comment that children adore the childminder. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. During the inspection, she explains how the hob is hot and explains how they need to keep their distance from that and the melted butter. The childminder supervises children carefully and this helps to keep them safe.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum is well thought out, overall. She knows what she wants children to learn and plans enjoyable ways for children to learn new skills. She uses jigsaws to help children to learn about the letters in their name. Children thoroughly enjoy making flapjacks. The childminder incorporates skills such as cutting into the activity. Children thoroughly enjoy using scissors to cut the dried fruit. Children demonstrate high levels of engagement. They respond well when the childminder tells them what she wants them to do. They know they need to tidy up and respond quickly when she asks them to help. Children follow instructions well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps children to understand how they can keep themselves healthy. For example, she provides lots of opportunities for fresh air and exercise as children play in the garden or go to local soft-play centres. She talks about foods that are good for children as they play. An example of this is when she talks to the children about how butter is unhealthy as they make flapjacks. n There are times when the childminder does not make her behavioural expectations clear to children. For example, she tells children what they should not do without giving clear messages about what she wants them to do. n The childminder knows children well and knows what she wants them to learn next. For example, she reads books about feelings to help older children manage their feelings and emotions. She ensures she provides a range of resources to support children's interests. For example, she provides vehicles to support

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need to do better?

children's interest in cars. n Children are confident communicators. The childminder listens to children carefully and uses a range of techniques to strengthen children's communication. For example, she listens to and extends children's language and vocabulary. The childminder engages children in back-and-forth conversations. This helps children to rapidly develop their communication skills. n The childminder has a well-resourced environment that helps children to learn across the whole curriculum, particularly inside. For example, children have access to resources to help to develop their imagination.

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need to do better?

18 June 2024 n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their imagination. She provides resources which children can use to support their learning and interests. For example, children thoroughly enjoy using dominoes to make roads. They use blocks to make bridges. This helps children to become highly engaged in their play. n The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She shares information about what children are doing and gives parents suggestions about how they can support children's learning further. For example, she talks to parents about ways in which they can support children's communication and language skills at home. n The childminder attends training and researches new ideas online. The childminder has recently attended sign language training and introduces signing with the children. However, sometimes the childminder's plans for professional development are not sufficiently focused to raise the quality of her teaching to

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need to do better?

an even higher level. n The childminder works effectively with local schools and nurseries. She receives emails and updates about what children are doing. She uses information about children's learning in school and plans opportunities to extend this in her home.

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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 find ways to make behavioural expectations clear to children n focus professional development on ways to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 309906 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10351599 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 12 Date of previous inspection 28 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in the Monkseaton area of Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded places 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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector around her home and explained how she organises her curriculum. n The inspector observed children playing and learning and talked to them at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents provided written feedback for the purpose of the inspection. n The childminder evaluated an activity with the inspector. n The inspector looked at a range of documents including those relating to the suitability of the childminder and members of her household. n The childminder explained how she keeps children safe.

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Inspection activities

18 June 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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Inspection activities

18 June 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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