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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The childminder has taken action to improve since the last inspection. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe when there are unvetted adults in her home.

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The provision is good

Children are well settled and have a strong relationship with the childminder. They confidently explore the resources indoors and outdoors and initiate their own play ideas. Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. Children often become highly engaged in their play. They spend much time experimenting with ways to transport water around the garden, which develops their problem-solving skills.

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The provision is good

Children generally behave well and learn to follow simple rules. For example, they help tidy up by putting toys in the correct box. Children learn to share and take turns which helps them develop social skills. Children learn about their local community. The childminder provides opportunities for children to explore nature and visit the local shops which extends children's knowledge about the world around them.

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The provision is good

The childminder has clear aims for what she wants children to learn. She places a on strong emphasis on supporting children's communication and language development and preparing them for school by teaching them the skills to become independent.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well and recognises what makes each child unique. She uses their interests to provide activities that interest them. For example, she uses wheeled toys to help children explore new textures in messy play. This helps children gain confidence to try new things and develop positive attitudes to learning. n The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development. She gives children lots of encouragement and praises them as they develop new skills. This supports children's positive self-esteem. n The childminder makes good use of her observations to notice gaps in children's learning and plan their next steps. The childminder tailors her interactions to meet children's learning needs, which means children make good progress. n On occasion, the childminder does not gather information about children's learning from other settings older children attend. This impacts on how

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need to do better?

effectively the childminder plans to support their learning. However, this does not significantly impact on these children's enjoyment of the activities she provides.

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need to do better?

24 July 2024 n Children generally maintain attention during group activities. There are times when younger children begin to lose attention and become restless, such as when group activities go on too long or during transition times in the daily routine. This impacts on how well children learn to regulate their own behaviour and maintain attention. n Children's communication and language development is supported well. The childminder teaches them new vocabulary by clearly repeating words and phrases to help children learn. Children confidently join in with repeated phrases such as, 'ready, steady, go' as they pour water. n Children enjoy listening to stories and sharing books with the childminder. They point and comment on pictures that interest them, such as the animals. Younger children make the animal noises and find the correct animals to bring the story to life. This helps children develop an interest in books and stories.

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need to do better?

n Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn to take care as they climb onto the decking. Children learn to wash their hands after playing outdoors. They are encouraged to eat healthy meals and snacks. The childminder reminds them to drink fresh water regularly to stay hydrated. This teaches children skills for later life. n The childminder works in partnership with parents. Parents receive daily updates on their children's activities and daily routines. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They say their children are happy and enjoy attending the childminder's provision. n The childminder has developed links with other local childminders and shares ideas with them to develop and improve her practice. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date by accessing training and engaging with the local authority.

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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 develop systems to share information with other settings children attend so you know how best to support their learning n tailor routines and group activities to help children remain engaged in learning and learn to regulate the behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468719 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10341093 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 10 Date of previous inspection 19 March 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Mitcham, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder operates from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. 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 Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning.

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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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