Childminder in South Tyneside

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will gather information from parents about their children's development when they start at the setting. She will use this to help plan support for their future learning. The childminder discusses how she will monitor children's progress and regularly assess their development. n The childminder describes how she plans to help children to keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, she plans to teach them about road safety and good hygiene routines. n The childminder discusses how she will support children's physical development through daily access to fresh air and exercise. She plans to provide a range of activities for children to develop their strength and coordination, such as dancing, messy play, football and hopscotch. n The childminder describes how she will support children's developing speech and language skills, for example, through singing, stories and rhymes.

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n The childminder explains how she will support children to manage their own behaviour and be kind and respectful to others. She plans to use activities to promote sharing and taking turns. n The childminder knows the importance of children becoming independent. She describes how she will encourage children to choose what they would like to play with and to look after their toys and tidy them away. n The childminder plans to take children to groups in the local community, such as a sensory exploration group and a singing group at the local library, to help children build their confidence and social skills. n The childminder describes how she will support children to mark special occasions and events, to help children widen their knowledge of families, people and communities. n The childminder describes how she will take children on a variety of outings in the local area, for example to the park and beach. She describes how this will

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This provision meets requirements

help children to learn about nature and the wider world around them. n The childminder explains how she will provide healthy snacks. She plans to provide home-made meals that are balanced and nutritious. n The childminder recognises the need to work with parents to support children's learning. She describes the ways in which she will share information with parents about their children's day and their progress. n The childminder describes how she will build strong relationships with local schools and settings that children attend. She explains how she will plan activities that complement children's learning at school. n The childminder has strong experience of supporting children with health conditions and special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her skills and knowledge up to date. She has a positive attitude towards continuous improvement. The childminder attends a range of training, for example she has

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This provision meets requirements

enhanced her knowledge of how to support children's speech and language, and mental health.

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This provision meets requirements

4 March 2025 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 EY465609 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10372142 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 8 Date of previous inspection 3 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in South Shields. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to plan and deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will keep children safe and protect them from harm. This included evidence about first-aid training and suitability of those living on the premises. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she will continue to keep her knowledge up to date and evaluate her setting. n The inspector looked at the areas to be used for the care of children.

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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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4 March 2025 4 March 2025 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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