Childminder in Gateshead

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 are very happy in the childminder's care. They leave their parents happily and greet the childminder with enthusiasm. They talk about their friends that they see when they are there. Parents comment that their children 'absolutely love' going to the childminder's house. The childminder is keen for children to develop a love of the outdoors. Her curriculum is ambitious and she has thought about how she can develop children's skills outside, including literacy and mathematics. For example, children develop their understanding of mathematics as they play in the garden. They count and recognise numbers and talk about the size of plant pots and carrots.

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The provision is good

The childminder teaches children how they can keep themselves safe. When they are outside, she encourages children to identify risks for themselves. She is vigilant and reminds children of the importance of moving away from the edge of the climbing frame so that they do not fall. Children behave well. The childminder takes time to remind children of her expectations. For example, when they start to leave the table, she reminds them of the need to sit down. When conflicts do occur, she explains to children that other children need a turn too. This helps children to learn to play together.

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need to do better?

n The childminder evaluates her provision and has clear plans for improvement. For example, she explains how the current organisation of her indoor environment does not support children to choose and use resources independently. She has clear plans in place to improve this and extend children's learning further. n The childminder does not always check older children's understanding often enough to identify when they may need further support to develop their learning further. She accepts simple responses from them as acknowledgement that they understand her, which does not enable her to assess their progress effectively. n The childminder places a high priority on children developing their independence. Children are given the time to manage things, such as their shoes and personal hygiene themselves. Two-year-old children can put on their coats and are now learning how they can fasten the zips. n Children learn how they can keep themselves healthy. They learn about food

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need to do better?

that is good for them as they plant fruit and vegetables with the childminder. They understand that they must wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. The childminder gives clear messages about good oral hygiene and the importance of looking after their teeth. n The childminder has a good relationship with parents. They work together effectively to develop a shared approach to supporting children's learning. The

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need to do better?

24 July 2024 childminder shares information on their children's day. She talks to parents about how they can support their children's learning at home. Parents talk about how they are helping children with their physical skills. n Children have very good relationships with each other. They love to chase each other in the garden. Younger children particularly enjoy being chased by older children. They laugh and giggle as they chase each other around the tree. They concentrate well as they plant the carrot seedlings and fill the watering cans with water. This helps them to develop good attitudes to their learning. n The childminder knows what she wants children to learn and plans opportunities to extend children's learning further. For example, she puts shapes and numbers in the play dough to prompt discussion with children over this. She provides opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills. However, the

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need to do better?

childminder does not have an in-depth understanding of the different stages that children go through as they become a writer to ensure that all the activities that she provides support their stage of development. n The childminder supports children's conversations well. She listens to children and repeats and extends what they are saying. She talks to the children a lot about what they are doing. Young children have a vast vocabulary for their age. Children who speak English as an additional language make good 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 check children's understanding more regularly to improve their learning further n strengthen understanding of the order in which children develop their early writing skills to ensure activities and resources support their age and stage of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538261 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10351144 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 9 Date of previous inspection 10 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Whickham, Gateshead. The childminder cares for children Monday to Thursday, all year round from 8am until 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She 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 around her home and garden and explained how she organises her curriculum. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents spoke to the inspector about their experiences with the childminder. n The childminder evaluated an activity with the inspector. n The inspector observed children playing and learning. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including those relating to the suitability of the childminder and other household members. n The childminder explained how she kept children safe.

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Inspection activities

24 July 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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