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 show that they have a wonderful time when in the care of this dedicated and enthusiastic childminder. The childminder is highly attentive to the needs of each child. Children form close bonds with her. They seek out cuddles and reassurance when needed. This helps children to feel emotionally secure.

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The provision is good

There are lots of opportunities for children to sing songs and to listen to stories. They giggle with delight as they join in the actions to their favourite rhymes. The childminder encourages and supports younger children to join in. She asks older children to remind her of words to songs she has forgotten. When the childminder shares books with the children, her questioning is very effective. Younger children identify familiar animals, colours, and shapes. She asks older children to explain what is happening and to predict what might come next. This also helps to develop their understanding of the world around them. For example, children use a book about farm vehicles to find out about ploughing fields and spreading seeds.

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The provision is good

The childminder is an excellent role model. She demonstrates to children how to share and to take turns. She also clearly explains the reason There is also so much praise and encouragement when children are helpful or kind to their friends. Children demonstrate exceptionally good manners.

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need to do better?

n There is a strong focus on the development of children's communication and language skills. The childminder introduces children to plenty of new vocabulary as they play. She understands how to support younger children to start to vocalise. She also listens attentively to what children are saying, repeating some words clearly so they can hear the correct pronunciation. Children are given plenty of time to express themselves. These approaches help children to become confident communicators. n The childminder has a clear understanding of what she wants children to learn. She follows children's lead whilst introducing new experiences to help them to make progress. This is based on her secure knowledge of how young children learn. Her focus is on preparing children for school and beyond. This includes developing their confidence in larger surroundings, by taking children to regular playgroups. n The childminder is highly skilled at adapting activities so they meet the needs of

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each individual child. She knows the children in her care extremely well. This enables her identifies what she wants children to learn next. The childminder recognises the important role she plays in identifying children who may need additional support. She discusses any concerns with parents and seeks advice

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20 June 2024 from other professionals if required. n The learning environment provides children with a wide range of resources. These are all easily accessible. This approach provides children with a variety of different learning opportunities. They develop their imaginations in role play areas. They match animals to pictures in a book. However, children sometimes move from one activity to another very quickly. This does not fully support them to develop their concentration. n Children benefit from many different opportunities to develop their mathematical understanding. The child minder encourages children to compare the weight of different toys. She helps them to count accurately by pointing to each item in turn. When there is only one banana left she explains to the children how she will cut this in half so they each have the same amount. n Children's health and safety is promoted effectively. Children confidently explain

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to the inspector that they have washed all of the germs off their hands before they have their snack. They learn about healthy eating and are encouraged to try different fruit. The childminder reminds children how to play safely, for example checking that their friends have moved from the bottom of the slide before they have their turn. n The childminder takes full advantage of learning opportunities in the local area. She takes children to the beach where they look for 'treasure'. They identify different plants and animals when out and about. The childminder explains to children what bees do and why it is important to have some flowers in the garden for them to visit. These experiences help children to have a deep appreciation of nature and the natural environment. n Parents comment on the childminder's natural talent and empathy with children. They are delighted with the way that their children's confidence has grown, and

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their social skills have developed. Parents say that they are kept well informed about their children's development. They value the advice and support that she provides.

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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 consider how to support children to focus on an activity for longer in order to develop their concentration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 507077 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10344984 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 8 Date of previous inspection 6 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Amble, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 it is 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 quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Children communicated with the inspector. n The inspector considered written feedback from parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

20 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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20 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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