Childminder, Out-of school day care in Newcastle upon Tyne

This provision meets requirements

Children are happy in the care of this enthusiastic and caring childminder. They enjoy their time with her. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with their friends and greet each other with enthusiasm when they come out of school. They laugh as they run through a shortcut in the school grounds and meet the childminder at the edge of the school yard. The childminder teaches children how they can keep themselves safe, particularly as they walk home from school. For example, younger children know that they must be strapped into the pushchair. Older children show a good awareness of how they can keep themselves safe next to the road. They wait at the crossing and check that the road is clear before they cross.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She has clear behavioural expectations, which she consistently reinforces. Children behave well. They respond quickly when the childminder tells them they need to concentrate as they cross the road. Children have a very good understanding of the rules and routines. For example, they know where to put their book bags when they come out of school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to improving her knowledge and skills. Her professional development is focused on helping her to support the children in her care even more effectively. She has attended a range of training and has carried out her own research. A particular focus recently has been on supporting children's emotional well-being. The childminder explains how quiet areas in her home have helped children to regulate their emotions even more effectively. n The childminder knows what children are interested in and plans her environment to support these interests. For example, she has a range of role- play resources accessible to support children who like imaginary play. She identifies any patterns in younger children's play and provides opportunities for them to play with toy cars and line them up or send them down a ramp. n The childminder evaluates her own provision and has recently made changes to

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need to do better?

provide a calmer environment when children arrive after school. The childminder is aware that she now needs to find effective ways of gathering more feedback from parents. n Children know the routines. When they come in from school or nursery, they hang up their coats and wash their hands. They sit straight down at the kitchen table to take part in a craft activity. Children thoroughly enjoy gluing and sticking and exploring the glitter. n The childminder supports children's communication well. She talks to them about their day and seizes opportunities to extend younger children's vocabulary.

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20 September 2024 For instance, on the way back from school, she talks about the meaning of the word 'enormous'. The childminder uses effective questions to help children to express their thoughts and ideas. This helps children to become confident communicators. n Children quickly settle and start to play when they come in from school. They thoroughly enjoy using leaves they have collected to make a hedgehog. When younger children lose interest in the activity, they confidently move into the lounge and busy themselves with the toy cars and truck. n The childminder teaches children about how they can keep themselves healthy. Children know that they must wash their hands after eating or using the toilet. They learn about foods that are good for them and enjoy healthy snacks with the childminder. The childminder establishes healthy routines, such as walking to and from school. Children enjoy lots of fresh air and exercise as they often go to

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the park after school or play in the childminder's garden. n The childminder develops very good relationships with parents. She shares information with parents about what their children have been doing. Parents feel that they are kept very well informed about their children's day. n The childminder has good relationships with staff at the school and pre-school. They share information to support children's learning and development. For example, they work together to develop consistent strategies to support children's behaviour.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438509 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10364255 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 18 Date of previous inspection 8 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. She operates from 7am to 8.40am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around her home and explained how she organises her provision. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The childminder evaluated an activity with the inspector. n The inspector talked to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children playing and learning. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documents relating to her own suitability and that of other members of her household. n The childminder explained how she manages her childcare provision and how she keeps children safe.

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Inspection activities

20 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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Inspection activities

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