Childminder in South 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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled at this calm and friendly setting. They focus fully as they colour pictures and share stories with the childminder. Children are curious and confident. They are secure in their routines and happy to ask the childminder for help if needed. The childminder is caring, patient and kind. She has lovely relationships with the children in her care. They build strong bonds and have fun together.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides strong support for children's personal, social and emotional development. She encourages children's efforts and praises their achievements. This helps to raise their self-esteem. The childminder takes children to local playgroups so that they can mix with other children and learn how to take turns and share. She teaches children to be respectful and to use manners.

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The provision is good

The childminder's home is clean and comfortable. She encourages children to learn good hygiene routines as they put their tissues in the bin and wash their own hands. Children are growing in independence. They make simple decisions, such as choosing what book to read and what they would like to play with next. Children benefit from nutritious meals and a choice of a healthy and balanced snacks.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from fresh air and exercise. They learn about nature and caring for things that grow, as they dig soil and plant flowers in the childminder's enclosed and spacious garden. Children enjoy walks to see horses in a nearby field and visit a local pond to feed the ducks. n The childminder knows children in her care well. She plans a range of experiences and activities that excite and challenge them. The childminder supports children's learning well. She models new skills and provides clear instructions. n There is strong support for children's developing communication and language skills. The childminder talks to children as they play and introduces new words. She uses singing and stories to help children develop their vocabularies. n The childminder asks children questions as they play and leaves plenty of time for them to respond. However, the childminder does not consistently vary the

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need to do better?

wording of questions to encourage children to express their thoughts and ideas more fully. n The childminder plans good support for children's physical development. Children run and stretch as they play football and basketball during trips to a local park. They develop hand muscles and coordination as they climb, swing and make marks with pencil and sticks. n There is strong support for children's mathematical understanding. The

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need to do better?

19 March 2025 childminder talks to children as they fill up their water bottles. She emphasises the words 'full' and 'just under half'. The childminder asks children about different colours as they discuss pictures together from a book. She introduces the word 'navy' and compares it to the colour black so children can see the difference. n The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals in education and health, involved with children in her care. For example, she has built good relationships and shares information with staff at a local school nursery. This helps create a consistent approach to support for children's learning. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They describe her as compassionate, supportive and fun. Parents say the childminder goes above and beyond in her care of children. They praise her support for their children's growing independence. Parents say they feel well informed about their child's day and

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need to do better?

the progress they make. n The childminder keeps her skills and knowledge up to date. She has recognised areas where she would like to expand her professional development still further. For example, she is yet to learn more about the identification and support of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder gathers the views of parents and reflects well on experiences for children. She meets with other childminders to share information and ideas. The childminder has a positive attitude towards the continuous improvement of her setting.

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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 vary the wording of questions to encourage children to express their thoughts and ideas more fully n explore further opportunities for professional development, in order to improve practice still further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389815 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 10372661 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 5 Date of previous inspection 30 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Jarrow, South Tyneside. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 took the views of a number of parents into account.

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Inspection activities

19 March 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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Inspection activities

19 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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