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n The childminder does not maintain daily records of attendance, which is a requirement of registration. This compromises children's safety as the childminder is not able to account for children's whereabouts in the event of any incident or issue. n Although the childminder explains that she collects appropriate information from parents when children start attending, on the day of inspection she was unable to locate any of these records. She did have some contact details on her phone, in the event of an emergency. However, failure to have records of information about each child in her care, which are easily accessible to those who have a right to see them, compromises children's safety. n Despite weaknesses in the childminder's record keeping arrangements, she demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how to promote early years children's learning and development. Through discussion, she described

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the key skills she promotes to help children to be ready to move on to nursery. This includes helping them to become increasingly independent, confident and able to socialise with other children. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's communication and language skills. She explains how she does this through providing opportunities for children to learn and practise repeating new words. She describes how she uses books, rhymes and songs and takes children to the local library to further support their progress. n The childminder understands her responsibility to monitor children's progress and development. She describes appropriate steps to take if she believes children may need additional support to meet their developmental milestones. n The childminder explains how she promotes children's positive behaviour in ways that are suitable for individual children's ages and stages of development. She

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works with parents and any other providers children may attend to ensure consistent approaches are used. n The childminder's home and garden are safe and secure. She carries out appropriate risk assessments when out and about, as well as teaching children about road safety. n The childminder generally promotes children's good health. They know when they must wash their hands, and she ensures children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. However, children are not always offered healthy snack choices. n After school, children of all ages clearly enjoy playing together. They chat about their school day and become fully engaged in the wide variety of activities in the childminder's garden. They clearly know each other well and have formed strong bonds with both the childminder and the other children who attend.

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23 June 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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Due date

ensure that a daily record of the names of children and their hours of attendance is maintained 29/06/2025

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Due date

ensure that children's information is recorded including name, home address, date of birth, name and address of every parent and/or carer who has parental responsibility for the child, emergency contact details for parent/and or carer 29/06/2025

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Due date

ensure that children's records are easily accessible and available to those who have a right to see them. 29/06/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286644 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10410225 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 9 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n There were no children in the early years age range, who do not receive their main early years foundation stage experience elsewhere, present when this inspection took place. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector considered the documentation made available during the inspection.

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23 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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23 June 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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