Childminder in Northumberland

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 thrive at this friendly and welcoming setting. They are happy, settled and secure. Children enjoy lovely relationships with the childminder who is very warm, caring and kind. They form close bonds and enjoy each others company. Children fully engage in the wide range of experiences on offer, that cover all areas of learning. They show high levels of focus and concentration as they help decorate biscuits and explore with dough.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides strong support for children's personal, social and emotional development. She talks to children about different feelings and emotions, using books and stories. Children benefit from secure daily routines. These help them to feel settled and reassured. Children are growing in independence. They are able to express their own preferences and interests. The childminder supports children to make simple choices and decisions. For example, what colour icing they would like to use and which book they would like the childminder to read next. The childminder provides gentle reminders for positive behaviour. Children learn to take turns and use 'kind hands'. Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise. They learn about the natural world and life outside the setting through trips to local parks, a farm and the beach.

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need to do better?

n The very experienced childminder knows children in her care and their families very well. She has a thorough understanding of how children develop and the milestones they reach. She uses this knowledge to plan experiences for children that she knows will interest, challenge and excite them. n The childminder plans good support for children's developing physical skills. Children develop their coordination and dexterity. For example, they learn to use their hands and fingers in different ways as they roll dough, pinch handfuls of sprinkles and squeeze tubes of icing. n Children develop their core strength and larger muscles as they climb slides and balance on bikes in the childminder's enclosed garden. They stretch and run during trips to soft play centres and local parks. n The childminder provides strong support for children's developing communication and language skills. Children hear lots of language as they share

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stories with the childminder. They talk about the story and what is happening in the pictures. n The childminder chats to children about their play. She repeats their words back to them. This helps children to feel that their words are valued and understood. n The childminder praises and encourages children's efforts as they play. This helps to raise their confidence and self-esteem. However, the childminder does not always tell children specifically what they are being praised for, in order for

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5 November 2024 them to clearly recognise their achievements. n Parents speak highly of the childminder who they describe as 'approachable, trustworthy, caring and kind'. They say the childminder 'genuinely cares' and 'encourages good behaviour and kindness and compassion to others'. n Parents describe the childminder's home as 'safe, healthy' and 'a home from home' that is 'positive and happy'. They praise the wide range of experiences and activities on offer. Parents say they feel well informed about their children's day through the good systems in place for communication, which include a daily diary. n The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with other professionals in education and health, involved with children in her care. For example, she has built good relationships with the local school children also attend. This helps to create a consistent approach to

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supporting children's learning. n The childminder keeps her skills up to date and expands her knowledge through training. For example, she has completed training on British Values and supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder gathers the views of parents and reflects on experiences for children. She adapts routines and resources to meet the needs of children who attend. The childminder enjoys her work and seeing children achieve. She is dedicated to providing a quality service for children in her care.

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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 recognise their achievements more clearly, to extend further their confidence and self-esteem.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 401580 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10363783 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 6 Date of previous inspection 9 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Stakeford, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers government-funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she helps to keep children safe. This included evidence about first aid training and suitability of those living on the premises. n The childminder and inspector reflected on an activity together. The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector the views of a number of parents into account.

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Inspection activities

5 November 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

5 November 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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