Childminder in North 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

There is a welcoming, family feel in this childminder's home. Her naturally caring approach helps children to settle easily into her care. They play happily and with confidence. The childminder knows children well. For example, she notices and understands cues in their behaviour that indicate if they need active play or more restful activities. This responsive approach helps to ensure that children's needs are met and puts them at ease in her care.

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The provision is good

The curriculum supports children's overall learning well. The childminder aims to give children the skills that they need to succeed in their learning. For example, she focuses on helping children to develop their social skills and independence, ready for when they move on to school. The childminder encourages children to be resilient in their play and learning. Children try hard during activities and do not give up.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans activities to help children to develop their knowledge and skills across all areas of learning. Children enjoy a wide range of enjoyable experiences, both in the childminder's home and on daily outings, that are based on their interests. This encourages children to join in, and they listen and concentrate well. They make good progress in their learning and achieve well.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy opportunities to explore and make choices in their activities. The childminder values the importance of allowing children to lead their own play, for example by stepping back to observe rather than interrupting their learning. This helps children to develop their creativity and problem-solving skills. For example, they work out how to connect ride-in cars in the garden to tow their friends, recreating their experience of a breakdown. n Overall, the childminder supports children's learning well. Occasionally, however, plans for their learning are general. Some activities do not take account of the prior skills or knowledge that children need to succeed. For example, the childminder encourages young children to trace the letters in their name. This is difficult for them as they have not yet mastered the physical skills needed to control a pencil. n The childminder considers books to be essential in children's learning. She reads

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need to do better?

with enthusiasm, capturing their interest. Their love of books is evident, and they eagerly listen and join in with the story. The childminder clearly models new words and phrases that help children to develop their language skills. Children show a particular strength in their language and communication skills. They are confident and articulate talkers. n Children behave well. The childminder sets clear expectations, and her firm but

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16 April 2025 fair reminders help children to learn right from wrong. She shows children courtesy and respect, which children learn from her. For example, they remind one another to 'use your manners' when making 'tea' for their friends. The childminder supports them to understand and acknowledge their own feelings and those of others. Children develop friendships and learn to be considerate, to share and to take turns. n The happy and positive atmosphere that the childminder provides supports children's growing confidence well. She frequently joins in their play, offering plenty of praise and encouragement. Children declare 'I'm a winner!' when they match each of their pictures to the sounds played during a game. They proudly show others their painting, placing it carefully to dry ready to take home. n Feedback from parents is highly positive. They appreciate the varied outings the childminder provides that help to build on children's experiences. For example,

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children observe fish at a nearby aquarium and learn about helping others during visits to a charity shop. The childminder helps children experience being part of a larger group of children, for example, when they meet with others in the community. This helps to prepare them for nursery or school. n The childminder provides home-cooked, nutritious meals and plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise during daily outdoor play. This helps to support children's good physical health. There are routines in place, such as hand washing, to prevent the spread of infection. Occasionally, however, the childminder overlooks ways to help children to develop a greater understanding of the importance of good hygiene habits.

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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 sequence the curriculum more precisely to help children to build progressively on their existing skills and knowledge n teach children more about the importance of good hygiene routines that contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY241543 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10392940 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 24 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides government-funded early education sessions. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder provided a sample of relevant documents to support discussions about the management of her provision. n The inspector took account of parents' views from written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

16 April 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

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