Childminder in Northumberland

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a very good understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She takes positive steps to refresh her knowledge through, for example, relevant training courses and sharing good practice with other childminders. She is committed to building on her skills to enhance her provision. n The childminder explains how she will observe children at play and use her findings to help her to assess their learning and development. These will then inform her teaching to help children to build on their knowledge and skills. She talks about how she will plan activities that ignite children's interest and help them to learn more and remember more. n Partnerships with parents and other professionals involved in children's learning will be a priority for the childminder. She explains her intentions to develop a two-way flow of information with them about children's care and learning. She

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talks about providing a consistent, shared approach to help all children to make the best progress that they can. n The childminder talks about the importance of offering children plenty of praise. She will work closely with parents so that they, and children, clearly understand her expectations for children's behaviour. She explains that she will encourage children to learn how to manage their feelings and frustrations and to understand the impact they have on others. n The childminder talks about how she will support children's good health. For instance, she discusses providing healthy snacks, such as fruit, and encouraging parents to provide nutritious meals for children. She acknowledges the importance of fresh air and exercise and plans to take children on walks to local parks, play areas and the nearby beach. n Through discussion, the childminder shares her commitment to providing an inclusive setting. She explains that she values every child as an individual and

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will encourage them to be proud of who they are. She will teach children to value the similarities and differences between themselves and others. n Parent's and children's feedback is important to the childminder. She talks about how she will use their ideas and suggestions to build on her practice. For example, she discusses asking parents to complete questionnaires to discover what is working well and where she could improve her practice.

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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 402995 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10375917 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 0 Date of previous inspection 9 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Blyth. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. Opening hours are 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around her home and discussed how she ensures that the premises are safe and suitable for childcare. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her plans to support children's learning and development. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she organises her provision. The childminder explained how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder provided the inspector with relevant documents to support discussions, for example, to demonstrate how she will record and store required information about children.

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Inspection activities

20 February 2025 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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