Childminder in North Tyneside

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised because of weaknesses in the childminder's knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' (EYFS). The childminder has not kept her safeguarding policy and procedures up to date. In addition, she has failed to ensure that all those caring for children have an appropriate understanding of her responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe. These breaches to requirements mean that children's safety and well-being cannot be assured.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite these concerns, children do benefit from effective teaching and learning opportunities. They make good progress from their starting points. The learning environment promotes children's independence as they can choose from a wide range of stimulating resources. There is a good balance between children initiating their own play, and planned activities. Children enthusiastically engage in a creative activity, which is adapted effectively to be appropriate for children of a variety of ages. Effective teaching ensures that children know how to use the different resources, such as glue sticks and ink stamps. Even the youngest children show considerable concentration as they explore the different materials available. They proudly show the inspector their pictures. Older children confidently describe what they have done. Children are treated with kindness and respect. Plenty of praise and reassurance helps children to feel settled during the time they spend with the

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a policy or procedures that are in line with those of the local safeguarding partnership. Contact details for reporting concerns about children's safety or allegations are incorrect. Furthermore, the childminder has not carried out her responsibility to ensure that all those who work with children can confidently identify signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She also has not checked that they know what to do if they have any safeguarding concerns. n The childminder has failed to ensure that all those who care for children have received an appropriate induction. This means that they do not fully understand their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding. She has not considered the ongoing training and professional development needs of those who she works with. This compromises the quality of care provided. n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event. This

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need to do better?

demonstrates her lack of understanding of the requirements of registration. n The childminder has a good understanding of the early years curriculum. She has identified what she wants children to learn during their time with her. She finds out a wealth of information from parents about the children, both when

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4 June 2024 they start attending and through daily feedback. She uses this information, and her own observations and assessments of children's development, to identify appropriate next steps for their learning. n There is a strong focus on helping older children to have the skills they need to be ready to start school. This includes helping children to socialise with others at regular playgroups. The childminder explains how she supports less-confident children to join others in their play. The childminder also recognises the importance of supporting children to develop their self-care skills, such as using cutlery, dressing themselves, and washing their hands independently. n The childminder generally supports children's communication skills effectively. She understands the importance of working with parents to reduce children's use of dummies because of the impact on their speech. She also knows what to

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need to do better?

do if she has concerns that children are not making as much progress as they should. However, she does not always model the correct vocabulary when talking to children. This does not consistently promote children's communication and language skills. n Children's love of books, rhymes and songs is evident. Children giggle with delight as they join in with the actions and words from familiar songs. They regularly sit together on the sofa to share books. Younger children start to recognise and point to familiar objects in the pictures. The childminder uses books skilfully to develop older children's understanding of right and wrong. She values children's opinions, which promotes their self-esteem. n Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals. They also benefit from plenty of exercise, and regularly visit the local park and soft-play centres. The childminder takes advantage of places of interest nearby. For example, children use public

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need to do better?

transport to go to the beach. Experiences such as these help children to learn more about the world around them. n The childminder attends mandatory training. However, she has not yet accessed any training opportunities to build on other aspects of her practice. She is beginning to identify areas for her own professional development, such as finding courses to help her to support children's learning even more. However, she has not yet engaged in training of this nature.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are kept up to date and are in line with the guidance and procedures of the local safeguarding partnership 14/06/2024

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Due date

ensure that all those caring for children have an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues so that they are able to identify, understand and respond appropriately to any indicators that a child may be at risk of harm 14/06/2024

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Due date

ensure that all those caring for children receive induction training to help them to understand their roles and responsibilities, with particular regard to issues relating to child protection and safeguarding. 14/06/2024

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should:

n support children's communication and language skills more consistently by modelling the correct vocabulary at all times n engage in professional development opportunities to extend and develop the quality of education even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2647836 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10335257 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 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Wallsend, Newcastle. She operates her childminding service from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except Christmas and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

4 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

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