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 are happy and enjoy the company of the childminder. They frequently go to the childminder for cuddles, which she happily gives to them. She is kind and nurturing and develops caring relationships with the children. Young children rush to greet visitors and engage them in their play. Children are confident in choosing their own activities and following their own play. The childminder follows children's interests. For instance, she reads them a book when they present her with one. She puts music on to support children when they want to jump, so that they have something to move their bodies to.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to learn about the local community. She takes children on walks in the local environment. They look for different animals and talk about what they can see. She also takes children on visits to local museums where they talk about different things from around the world.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. The childminder gives them timely reminders to be kind to each other, particularly when they want the same resources. Children receive praise for their efforts, which helps to build their confidence and self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear intent for her curriculum and what she wants children to learn. She does a baseline assessment of children's abilities when they first start, which she discusses with parents. She then updates these every six months. This helps her to determine the next steps in children's development. The childminder takes account of individual learning needs. She uses planned and spontaneous activities that help children make good progress in their development. n The childminder is keen to raise her awareness of good practice. She attends many training courses that have enhanced her practice. For instance, she has attended training on how to teach children to learn numbers. She has then put this into practice to enhance their learning. n The childminder places a strong focus on extending children's communication and language skills. She appreciates that reading books to children helps to

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need to do better?

develop their communication skills. She involves them in the stories and asks what is in the pictures. However, she does not always pause long enough for children to work things out for themselves before she gives the answer. n The childminder introduces mathematical language into children's play. For example, the childminder encourages children to count items. She helps children to recognise colours and introduces language, such as 'bigger' and 'smaller'. These opportunities help to promote children's mathematical development.

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need to do better?

11 September 2024 n The childminder skilfully engages children in activities she has planned for them. The children have fun and enjoy the different activities on offer. For instance, they explore the different textures of resources that the childminder has provided linked to hedgehogs. The childminder encourages their fine motor skills as she shows children how to use tweezers to pick up objects. n The childminder wants children to make their own choices in their play. However, she does not extend this to developing their independence when looking after themselves. For instance, she does not help children learn how to put on their own coats and shoes as part of preparation for school. This means that not all self-care and independence skills are consistently supported. n Partnership with parents is highly effective. They are extremely complimentary about the quality of care and education that their children receive. The

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need to do better?

childminder works with parents to settle new children into her home. Parents are updated daily on what children have been learning. This helps them to continue children's learning at home.

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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 improve varying questioning techniques to give children the opportunity to develop their thinking skills and enhance their learning further n support children to further develop their independence and self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY235350 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10354752 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 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 5 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in South Shields. There are two assistants who can work with the childminder. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for children aged from nine months up to four years.

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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 childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on developing communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views on the childminder's setting in writing, which the inspector considered.

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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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Inspection activities

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