Childminder in North Tyneside

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a key focus on supporting and developing children's well- being. She explains how she will ensure that children are happy and settled in her home before supporting them more widely across all areas of learning and development. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's communication and language skills. She discusses how she will use a range of stories, songs and rhymes to help children to grow into confident talkers, ready to start school. n The childminder explains how she will provide children with a wealth of experiences to help them understand the world around them, including trips to museums, parks and the seaside. As well as providing important new knowledge for children, she discusses how these trips and visits will also help children to gain confidence in new situations and develop their social and communication skills. n There is a particular emphasis on the benefits of outdoor learning in this setting.

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The childminder is passionate about supporting the development of children's physical skills in the outdoors. For example, she explains she will give children freedom to run, climb and explore. The childminder discusses how she will support children to develop a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age. n The childminder describes how she will carefully monitor children's progress. She is alert to recognising when a child may need more help and support in their development. The childminder understands when support from an outside agency may be required to help children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder is keen to ensure that her setting reflects the diverse society we live in. She discusses how she will teach children to respect and celebrate diversity and ensures that her setting is a welcoming place for all children who attend. n The childminder evaluates and reflects on her practice and spends time

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researching in order to develop her skills further. She will establish clear lines of communication with parents and carers and ensure that they are kept fully informed regarding their children's progress.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221670 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10357604 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 0 Date of previous inspection 13 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Backworth. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation provided by the childminder. n The childminder discussed her understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures with the inspector. n The inspector viewed the childminder's home and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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Inspection activities

6 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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6 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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