Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY267877
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
25 Jul 2025
- Inspectors verified
Elizabeth Fish
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY267877
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder explains how she has a range of equipment to cover the seven areas of learning. p.2
- She describes how children spend a lot of time outside in the garden or in the local area. p.2
- She talks about how she helps children to learn about nature as they go on woodland walks. p.2
- The childminder describes how she keeps children safe. p.2
- She talks about the importance of supervising children carefully and making sure her doors are locked. p.2
- She explains how she teaches children how to keep themselves safe on the roads as they walk to and from school. p.2
- The childminder explains how she attends mandatory training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. p.2
- This includes a range of safeguarding training, as well paediatric first aid. p.2
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Communication & language10
“She talks about how she helps children to learn about nature as they go on woodland walks.” p.2Parents & families2
“The childminder explains how she works with parents.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 534
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Flesch 63, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 15 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 3%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder explains how she has a range of equipment to cover the seven areas of learning. She describes how children spend a lot of time outside in the garden or in the local area. She talks about how she helps children to learn about nature as they go on woodland walks. n The childminder describes how she keeps children safe. She talks about the importance of supervising children carefully and making sure her doors are locked. She explains how she teaches children how to keep themselves safe on the roads as they walk to and from school. n The childminder explains how she attends mandatory training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. This includes a range of safeguarding training, as well paediatric first aid. n The childminder explains how she gives children a range of opportunities to develop their language skills. She gives examples of how she encourages children to talk about their day. The childminder explains that their walks in the
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This provision meets requirements
woods provide a wealth of opportunities to talk about what they can see and expand their vocabulary. She discusses how she also uses books to support their communication. n The childminder explains how she works with parents. She shares detailed information with parents about how their children have been. She talks about how they work together to develop a shared approach to supporting children's learning. n The childminder describes how she works with the local schools. She explains that she talks to school staff about how children have been. She finds out what children are doing and what they have particularly enjoyed. She explains how she complements children's learning in school. n The childminder discusses how she knows children really well and provides a range of activities to support children's interests. She explains how she plans lots of craft activities for children to unwind after school. She talks about how
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This provision meets requirements
children thoroughly enjoy walking in the woods and taking photographs of some of the birds and flowers they see. n The childminder explains how she helps children to manage their behaviour. She explains how she talks to children about her rules and expectations. She discusses how she reminds children of those rules when necessary. For example, she discusses how she reminds children to listen to her instructions or to wait where she tells them when they are outside. n The childminder explains how she helps children to develop their confidence and independence. She provides opportunities for children to mix with other children. She talks about how she takes them to various groups, such as dancing, to develop their physical skills. She explains how children get to know other children and this helps them in school.
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This provision meets requirements
25 July 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 EY267877 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 10399244 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 1 Date of previous inspection 25 November 2019
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Tynemouth, North Shields. She operates each weekday from 8am to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.
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Inspection activities
n The childminder showed the inspector around her home and explained how she organises her provision. n The inspector viewed a range of documents, including those relating to the childminder's suitability. n The childminder explained how she keeps children safe. n The inspector talked to the children to find out how she supports children's well- being and development.
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Inspection activities
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
25 July 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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