Childminder EY474766

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n The childminder demonstrates how she finds out about children's interests and provides resources to support these interests. She explains how construction bricks are very popular at the moment and is something all children enjoy working on. This helps children to stay motivated and engaged. n The childminder works in the local school. She explains how this helps her to understand how she can support and extend children's learning. She shows the range of books she has to help children to make progress in their literacy. She provides activities related to dinosaurs to build on their learning in school. n The childminder explains how she keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. She talks about changes she has made to her provision following the new guidance on eating. This helps to ensure her practice continues to improve and keeps children safe. n The childminder discusses how she encourages children to talk about their day

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when they come in from school. She talks about some of the projects that children have completed, including planning, writing and performing plays. Activities such as these help to support children's language and communication. n The childminder shares strategies that she uses to support children to manage their behaviour. She discusses how she meets all children's needs, for example, by giving children time to calm down and relax after school. She explains that when children have this time, they are able to play together harmoniously. She talks about how she teaches children to talk about their emotions, and this helps children manage their feelings and behaviour. n The childminder explains how she works with parents. She uses electronic messaging and face-to-face feedback to help keep parents informed about their children's day. She shows the inspector scrapbooks that she makes so parents can see the wealth of activities that she provides for their children.

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n The childminder talks about the messages that she gives to children about healthy eating. She discusses the changes she has made to her menus since September. She explains how she only serves fruit for snack, and her meals are nutritious and wholesome. This helps to support children's good health. n The childminder discusses how she shares information with children and parents regarding online safety. She explains how she builds on messages from the local schools. She talks about how she has open lines of communication to understand how children are using technology and how she can support them.

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This provision meets requirements

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 EY474766 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10407887 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 16 Date of previous inspection 21 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in High Heaton, Newcastle. She operates Tuesday to Friday, from 3.15pm to 5.45pm during term time. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 play space. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including those relating to the suitability of all household members. n The childminder explained how she supports children's care and well-being and keeps children safe.

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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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