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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder and her staff are kind and caring. Children respond positively to their nurturing approach and show that they are at ease in their care. They are very settled and confident learners.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans engaging activities that stimulate children's curiosity and interest. For example, they enjoy the story of 'James and the Giant Peach'. Staff build on this by creating a sensory tray with slippery peach slices, ice, and dry and wet cereal. Children maintain focus for long periods as they scoop up cereal, use the tweezers to pick up items, and explore the various textures. New vocabulary is introduced to older children, such as 'Empire State Building', while younger children learn to repeat words, such as 'peach'. This helps to build on children's language skills.

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The provision is good

Children show a positive attitude to learning and behave very well. The kind and caring childminder acts as a positive role model. She uses gentle words and gives simple, clear explanations, making sure that children understand the reason why some behaviour is not acceptable. The childminder consistently demonstrates good manners when speaking to children. Consequently, children are well mannered towards her and each other. The childminder recognises children's progress and gives them plenty of praise and encouragement. This helps to build children's confidence and self-esteem.

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n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. When children start, she collates valuable information from parents to find out what children already know and can do. She uses this information to build an ambitious curriculum for all children. She regularly checks their progress to identify any gaps in their development. n The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's communication and language skills. She talks to children, asks questions and engages them in conversation. She understands the need to give children time to respond and express their ideas. The childminder and her assistants get down to children's level and respond to toddlers' early attempts to communicate. They repeat and rephrase words so children can hear the correct pronunciation. n The childminder recognises the importance of books and stories in supporting children's literacy development. Staff read stories in an engaging manner,

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encouraging children to participate by asking questions and encouraging them to join in the reading process. This approach encourages children's listening and attention skills and prepares them for future stages in their education. n The childminder provides a good range of experiences to help children to

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3 September 2024 develop their physical skills. Children enjoy the time they spend outdoors and confidently propel themselves on push-along toys and swing from the monkey bars. The childminder helps children to strengthen their muscles in preparation for writing. For example, encouraging them to use tweezers to pick up items from the tuff tray and scoop up dried cereal. However, children do not have continuous access to writing tools so that they can freely practise making marks. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. She teaches children to put their shoes on before going outdoors. Children show great determination and perseverance as they attempt to fasten zips on coats. This contributes to children developing resilience and a 'can-do' attitude. n Parents are very complimentary about the provision. They comment that the setting is 'a home away from home' and how their children thrive in the

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childminder's care. The childminder exchanges ideas to help parents to further promote their child's progress. For example, she shares ideas on how to support children's speech and language development at home. This helps to promote a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder and staff regularly reflect and evaluate the provision. She has recently completed training in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This helps her ensure that children have the best possible start in her care. The childminder also actively encourages her staff to complete further training to help enhance their knowledge and skills. However, the childminder has not considered all ways to monitor the impact of staff training to build upon and sustain the quality of staff's wider knowledge and practice.

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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 enhance opportunities for children to access writing tools so that they can freely practise making marks n evaluate the effectiveness of training to assess the impact of improvements made, to build upon and sustain the quality of staff's knowledge and practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539065 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10361859 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 9 Number of children on roll 25 Date of previous inspection 17 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Wideopen, in Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder works with three assistants. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides early funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She spoke with assistants and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working on the premises. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

3 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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