Childminder in South 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 Good

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The provision is good

Children form strong bonds with this caring childminder. She has a wonderfully calm manner, which helps to create a purposeful and warm environment for children. They readily sit on her knee to share their favourite books with her. They welcome her as she joins them in their play. New starters quickly settle and enjoy exploring the wide range of resources available, both indoors and in the garden. Children learn new skills when the childminder shows them different ways they can use the resources she provides. For example, they try to make a cube using magnetic shapes. They giggle with delight as they work out how to squirt water using a water pump. Children are starting to become confident and curious learners.

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The provision is good

The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children's social skills. Children are gently encouraged to take turns in their play. There is plenty of praise and encouragement when they remember to do so. The childminder also helps children to understand what is expected of them. She reminds them that they need to be kind to their friends. They enthusiastically help to tidy up, as this is made to be a fun activity. Children get the opportunity to socialise with larger groups of children when they attend stay-and-play sessions in the local community. They also learn more about the world around them through visits to places of interest, such as the farm, the library and the park.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has identified what she wants children to learn during their time with her. She provides a broad range of different opportunities to support children to develop the knowledge and skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. For example, children develop their finger muscles by manipulating play dough and using tweezers. She knows that this is important in preparation for learning to write. n The childminder supports children's communication and language effectively. Children benefit from hearing plenty of vocabulary as they play. The childminder uses stories, rhymes and songs to promote children's communication skills. This helps children's speech when they repeat familiar words and phrases. They are also encouraged to ask for what they want, rather than pointing. Children are given plenty of time to respond to questions, which helps build their confidence. n The childminder carries out regular observations and assessments of children's

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need to do better?

development. She is vigilant in identifying children who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She works with parents so they can all use the same strategies to provide a consistent approach to helping their children's development. Where appropriate, she seeks advice from other professionals to help children make progress.

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need to do better?

4 September 2024 n There is a good balance of planned activities and time for children to initiate their own play. However, at times, children have too many different toys to choose from, so they spend only a short amount of time engaged in a particular type of play before moving on to something different. Similarly, during a play dough activity, there are so many different tools and moulds to use that the children do not focus for long on any particular skill the childminder wants them to learn or practise. n Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. They are delighted when it is time to go outside. Their good health is further promoted through high standards of hygiene at mealtimes and in relation to nappy changing. Children enjoy eating fresh fruit. The childminder works with parents to help them understand the importance of providing water rather than juice for their children. n Parental feedback is extremely positive. For example, parents say that the

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service the childminder provides has 'surpassed their expectations'. They remark on the strong bonds the childminder forms with their children. They value the effective communication they receive about their children's learning and development. n The childminder has developed strong links with local schools. She recognises that children need to be able to manage their self-care skills, such as using the toilet independently and putting on their own shoes, to help their transition to school. However, at times, she does not consistently provide opportunities for children to do things for themselves, such as wiping their noses or fetching their own water bottles and snacks. n The childminder welcomes support and advice from her local authority. She identifies training opportunities in order to develop her practice even more. She clearly enjoys her job and is highly motivated to provide children with a strong

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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 organise resources and activities so that children remain focused for longer, and have sufficient time to learn or practise new skills n promote children's independence even more by providing more opportunities for children to do things for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538733 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10354983 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 13 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Hebburn, South Tyneside. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education 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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are 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 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

4 September 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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4 September 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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