Childminder in Gateshead

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder cares for children in a home that is safe and secure. Settling-in procedures help children get used to attending the setting. These are flexible based on the needs of the children. Children show that they feel happy and secure in the childminder's care. They play independently and also enjoy the positive interaction they receive from the childminder and her assistants. Children receive frequent cuddles and reassurance, which supports their well-being.

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The provision is good

Outdoor play is well considered. The childminder has made the most of the backyard so that children can access resources. For instance, they dig in the sand tray and push themselves around on toy bikes and scooters. The childminder shows them how to throw and kick a ball. There is a strong emphasis on sharing the resources.

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The provision is good

The childminder understands that telling stories helps to develop children's communication and language. Children love to look at books. They often sit with the childminder or her assistants to have a story read to them. They use amazing props to bring stories to life. For example, they read the story of 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' with great expression. Children are riveted as they watch them. They love to join in when they hold a prop themselves.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is clear about her curriculum and what she wants children to learn with her. It is based on preparing children for when they move to nursery school. She assesses children's starting points when they start at her setting. Next steps are set and shared with parents. Regular assessment helps her to see the progress that children are making and whether there are any gaps that need to be addressed swiftly. n The childminder closely supervises her assistants. She works alongside them and gives them guidance on effective practice. They have a very close working relationship. The childminder shares any training with them that she has been on and offers them training to take part in as well. This helps to improve the quality of teaching. n Overall, behaviour management is excellent. The childminder supports children to develop skills such as independence. For example, she encourages children to

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tidy the toys away, and they help to wipe the table after snack time. However, there are times when the childminder does not guide children to understand the importance of not climbing on chairs or walking around when they have food in their mouths. This could cause an accident. n The childminder enjoys caring for children and is very enthusiastic in her interaction with them. She talks with them and encourages them to repeat

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7 October 2024 words to extend their communication and language. Children are highly engaged during singing and rhyme time. Children join in with well-known refrains and do the actions along with the childminder. n The childminder reflects on the quality of the service she provides. She enjoys attending training to support the children in her care to make good progress. For example, she has attended training on how children can use loose parts in their play. She has introduced this type of play into the setting to promote children's imagination. She has shared the techniques with the assistants so they know the benefits for the children. Children enjoy using the survival blanket as a tent and tubing to 'hoover' the floor. n The childminder builds on children's oral health. She shows children how to brush their teeth. She uses a large model of teeth where they can practise what to do. The childminder provides children with a toothbrush to take home. She

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informs parents about the importance of cleaning their children's teeth. n Partnerships with parents are a strength of the setting. The childminder shares what children have done daily with them. Parents are very positive about the care that their children receive. They like the newsletter that they get at the end of the week. They learn about their children's next steps so that they can continue their 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 support children to understand why they should not stand on chairs or walk around with food in their mouths.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2682673 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10357626 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Gateshead. The childminder works with two assistants. She operates all year round, from 8.55am until 1.15pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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 assistants spoke to the inspector during the inspection, and the inspector took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder carried out a joint observation with the inspector of a storytelling activity. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

7 October 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

7 October 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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