Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder ensures that her paediatric first-aid training is renewed when required and maintains her public liability insurance. She is aware of the importance of documenting accidents, injuries and any medications administered. n The childminder demonstrates a very secure understanding of child development. She confidently discusses how she will plan a curriculum to build on what children already know and can do. The childminder recognises this attention to detail encourages children to develop the skills and abilities they need to learn next. n The childminder talks of how she will enable children to develop their independence. She knows that building children's confidence will give them the motivation to complete tasks for themselves. n The childminder explains how she will place a priority on extending children's communication and language skills. She discusses how she will extend children's

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vocabulary through including children of all ages in conversations. The childminder knows the importance of reading to children and talks of taking them to the library to foster their love of books. n The childminder discusses the importance of teaching children to keep themselves healthy and develop their self-care skills. She describes how she will ensure that children wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. n The childminder knows she needs to aid children's physical development. She discusses the many opportunities she will offer children to explore local woodland areas and parks. The childminder talks of giving children the space to run, climb and balance. n The childminder discusses how she helps children to learn how to behave. She describes how she teaches the rules in her setting to children. The childminder explains she will give children the reasons why they need to do something, such

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as to stay within her sight when out and about in the local community.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424458 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10364099 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 24 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Gosforth. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about how to safeguard children. n The childminder provided all necessary documentation and discussed this with the inspector. n The suitability of the childminder to work with children was checked. n The childminder and inspector discussed how to promote children's learning and development.

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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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