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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are happy and relaxed in the safe, nurturing and welcoming environment the childminder provides. They develop warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. The childminder readily offers cuddles and reassurance to those children who are new to the setting or who need extra attention to help them settle on arrival. This contributes greatly to children's sense of security.

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The provision is good

Children are keen to join in with the exciting range of activities on offer to them. For example, older children enjoy imaginative play, such as pretending to serve ice- cream to the childminder. Babies develop their fine motor and problem-solving skills as they press buttons on electronic toys to make them light up. Children explore how to use brushes, paint sticks and various sponges to make marks. They delight at the marks they make and excitedly exclaim 'yea' to the childminder, who praises their achievements. Babies are encouraged to crawl, pull themselves up, and practise their walking skills while the childminder holds their hands.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good, and they respond well to the childminder's warm and calm approach. They have a positive attitude to learning and are encouraged by the childminder to try new things and develop further skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard to successfully address the actions from the previous inspection. She demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children and understands the correct procedures to follow to report allegations. She has completed child protection training with the local authority and additional online training. This means she is clear on possible indicators and the process to follow if she has concerns regarding a child's welfare. n The childminder has a clear understanding of what she wants children to learn. She plans children's learning according to their ages and stages of development and based on what children know and need to do next. As a result, all children make generally good progress from their starting points. However, the childminder does not consistently make the most of spontaneous moments to promote mathematical skills, such as counting. n The childminder places a high emphasis on children's communication and

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need to do better?

language, physical development and their personal, social and emotional development. She narrates what the children are doing in a simple way to encourage children's vocabulary. She encourages children to join in conversation as they play. Younger children use sounds and gestures to make their meaning clear to others. They smile with delight when the childminder acknowledges their efforts.

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need to do better?

18 October 2024 n Children benefit from lots of outings where they learn about the community they live in. For example, they visit the library, where children can explore a wide range of books and resources and also participate in group singing sessions. Even the youngest children know how to hold a book and turn the pages, developing a keen interest in books. In addition, they visit a local playgroup, where children have opportunities to meet other children and adults. This helps build their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder makes sure children have access to physical play and fresh air each day. She regularly takes them to local community groups and parks. The childminder provides children with nutritious meals and snacks, and she encourages younger children to feed themselves. Children have good opportunities to learn to master everyday tasks for themselves, such as washing their hands before mealtimes and helping to dress themselves. However, the

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need to do better?

childminder does not implement routines to support children to begin to understand the need to wash their hands after nappy changes. n The childminder completes training regularly to make sure she keeps her knowledge up to date. She regularly shares ideas with other childminders to provide children with different experiences to support their learning and development. The childminder values the support she receives from the local authority early years team. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She develops a regular two-way flow of information with them about children's care and learning, through daily discussions and an online app. This helps to provide a beneficial, collaborative approach to the support children receive.

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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 interest first.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities that arise for the children to count to help extend their mathematical knowledge even further n develop a more consistent approach to teaching children about the importance of good hygiene practices to further enhance their self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2647836 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10358219 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 7 Date of previous inspection 4 June 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Wallsend, Newcastle. She operates her childminding service from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except Christmas and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a discussion with the childminder on how the curriculum is delivered. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She spoke with the assistant and the children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

18 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

18 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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