Gibbon, Phillipa Louise Hardman

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely happy, settled and secure at this very warm, fun and friendly setting. Children's emotional development is a priority. They build very strong relationships with the childminder who is extremely caring, respectful and kind. Support for children's personal and social development is outstanding. Children learn how to care for others and living things as they help build a watering station for bees. They observe the daily lives of nesting birds and their chicks. They help plant sunflowers, grow lettuce and learn about the importance of recycling.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are very curious, engaged and motivated to learn. They develop their senses as they explore with tactile materials and everyday objects, such as sunglasses, keys, bells and feathers. Children experiment with cardboard tubes and investigate insects using magnifying glasses. Children grow rapidly in independence. The childminder provides simple choices to help children develop their decision making, such as whether to choose an apple or pear at snack time. She places favourite toys slightly out of reach to encourage babies to pull themselves up and independently weight bear. Children explore with toothbrushes and learn the brushing motion needed to eventually clean their teeth themselves.

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The provision is outstanding

Behaviour is excellent. The childminder provides outstanding support to children to help them learn how to share, take turns and play cooperatively with others. She is calm and patient, and creates a home-from-home environment that promotes a very strong sense of belonging. The childminder constantly praises and encourages children's efforts. This helps them to recognise their achievements and build their self-esteem. They are extremely well prepared for their eventual move to school or the next stage in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children extremely well. She is very experienced and has a deep knowledge of how children develop and learn. The childminder's curriculum is very well planned and supports children's individual needs. She knows clearly where children are in their development and how to support their future learning. n Interactions with children are outstanding. The childminder models new skills very effectively and provides clear instructions. She supports children to explore independently and think of their own ways to investigate objects, such as tubes and zips. n Support for children's developing communication and language skills is outstanding. The childminder talks to children in detail about everything they see and do. She uses lots of rich and descriptive language. This helps to strengthen children's understanding and knowledge of vocabulary.

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3 June 2025 n Young children roll balls back and forth with the childminder. This helps them to understand the pattern of taking turns, in preparation for early conversation. They blow soap bubbles to help strengthen their mouth muscles, to help them pronounce specific words and sounds. n The childminder plans outstanding support for children's physical development. Children develop core strength as they rotate salad spinners, pick apples and plant tomatoes. They balance on stepping stones and take part in 'sports day'. Children learn about their bodies and the benefits of fresh air, healthy food and exercise. n There are excellent opportunities for children to develop dexterity and coordination. Children strengthen their smaller muscles and learn how to use their hands in different ways as they open and close purses and explore musical instruments. This helps to prepare them for future skills, such as tying laces and

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early writing. n The childminder provides excellent support for children to learn about the wider world around them. Children visit local parks and soft play centres. They learn about animals during trips to a petting zoo and socialise with other children at a local playgroup. n The childminder builds excellent relationships with parents. She provides thoughtful advice to them about their children's development and how to support them at home. Feedback from parents is excellent. They say that they could not be happier with the care and support for learning their children receive. n The childminder regularly monitors and evaluates each child's progress. She understands very well the importance of working closely and sharing relevant information with other professionals in education and health, to create a consistent approach to supporting children's learning. n The childminder has a very positive approach to continuous improvement and

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professional development. She consistently expands her skills and knowledge. For example, she has completed training around autism, in order to deepen her knowledge of caring for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder shares ideas with other childminders and uses a toy library to refresh resources. This helps her to help provide activities that are new, challenging and exciting. The childminder is extremely reflective about experiences for children. She is passionate about her role and highly ambitious 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 502239 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10392919 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 17 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Gosforth. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She 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 took the views of parents into account.

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Inspection activities

3 June 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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