Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/12/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder safeguards and promotes children's welfare effectively. She provides a safe, clean and stimulating learning environment that meets children's individual needs and helps them make good progress.  Children are happy and feel safe and secure as a result of effective settling-in procedures where the childminder has formed good relationships with them, and they have formed strong attachments to the childminder.  The childminder plans and organises routines to ensure that every child receives an enjoyable and challenging learning and development experience.  A close working relationship is developed with parents which helps parents to share what they know about their child and keeps them informed about their children's achievements and progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children's observational records do not include all the necessary detail to help identify any gaps in their learning.  Plans for future development do not clearly demonstrate how targets are prioritised and planned to drive continuous improvement.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children playing in the downstairs area.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning journeys, planning documentation and a selection of policies and children's records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents that they provided for the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and adult son in a house in the Usworth area of Washington and uses the whole of the ground floor, first floor bathroom and the rear garden for childminding. The childminder attends a toddler group and activities at the local children's centre. She visits the shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. There is currently one child on roll in the early years age group who attends for a variety of sessions. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop the record of children's development by referring to the developmental age band that is appropriate for the child to help identify any gaps in their learning

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 build on plans for development to clearly show the improvements for the future, to further support long term achievements and outcomes for children.

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who attend

Children's learning and development is supported very effectively. The childminder has robust procedures in place to find out about their needs before they start. She skilfully plans purposeful play based on each child's individual interests. This helps to build children's confidence as they are learning. She joins in with children's play where she guides them appropriately, such as focusing a child on rolling the ball that they are playing with. Detailed observations are recorded from the start which link into the areas of learning and development which helps the childminder to note the next step in their development. She confidently discusses which age band children are in from following the guidance 'Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage'. However, she has not included this information in her observations to help her identify any gaps in children's learning.

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who attend

The childminder provides a well-resourced, effectively organised and stimulating learning environment. This enables children to make safe and independent choices in their play. Activities are open ended which allows the children to choose what they would like to do with a particular resource and to express their own ideas. Young children communicate their needs by looking at the childminder, making sounds and pointing. Listening to different music stimulates them into moving their bodies to the sounds they hear. Children watch the childminder and start to copy her as they attempt to stack the cups together. Written numbers and words are very evident in the home which helps children understand that print has meaning when the childminder refers to them. The provision of wax crayons and paper provide children with a sensory and physical experience as they make large marks on the paper.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder develops strong and positive attachments with children. This is through her effective settling-in procedures and because she shares good quality information with parents about children's needs. These positive relationships result in happy children who are able to explore from the safety of the close relationship. The childminder is supporting children's progression well because she provides a stimulating learning environment to cater for their all-round development and emotional well-being. Children are able to choose where they want to carry out their activities, moving freely between the living room and playroom as they develop their independence. The childminder demonstrates acceptable behaviour and practice. Children receive lots of praise for their efforts and appropriate strategies are used if behaviour is unacceptable, such as talking to the child about the reasons why or using distraction to focus them elsewhere.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder promotes children's health well. She provides a healthy and nutritious diet, which includes discussions with children about why certain foods are more healthy for them than others. Different fruits are sampled to broaden children's experiences about what is available. Through regular routines, such as hand washing, the children develop their self-care skills and learn about good health practices. Separate hand towels are provided for them in the bathroom to minimise the possibility of cross infection and posters remind children to flush the toilet and wash their hands. The childminder helps children to learn about their own safety and risks. For example, when caring for babies and young children, she provides the space and freedom for them to explore, roll, crawl and reach for toys, while being kept safe through her supervision and support. Outings to places, such as soft play, enable children to use larger equipment and develop their

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

climbing skills in appropriate surroundings. Regular outings also gives the childminder the opportunity to talk to children about the different things they see in their community, which enhances children's curiosity about the world in which they live.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities for meeting the safeguarding, welfare, learning and development requirements. Written policies and procedures are in place and followed by the childminder to ensure children's needs are met. Through having a good knowledge of child protection issues, such as the signs of abuse and neglect, she effectively protects children from harm. This includes having a secure understanding of what she must do if she has any concerns, such as knowing which agencies she must report these concerns to. Written risk assessments are completed for the home, outdoors and any outings children take part in to ensure that any possible hazards are minimised.

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provision

The childminder has made a strong commitment to improving her knowledge of good quality childcare. A wide variety of courses have been attended since registration earlier this year. For example, she has completed documentation planning and assessment and food safety which support her in developing her knowledge, understanding and practice. The childminder discusses future plans to develop her provision, such as, developing the playroom to ensure there is more space for children. She has had input from the local authority early years adviser who has helped her to identify areas for development, such as using questionnaires with parents to seek their views. However, her plans do not clearly show how they will be prioritised and implemented.

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provision

Effective partnership working with children's parents enables parents to play a full and active part in their child's learning. Detailed discussion are held with the childminder prior to children starting so that she can find out about their routines. Parents complete an 'All about me' form which helps the childminder find out about children's interests so that she can plan effectively around their needs. Parents are continually updated on their children's development through discussion and text messages during the day. Once a month the childminder emails their children's development record to them which helps them to continue their children's learning and development at home. Parents left written comments for the inspection stating they are extremely happy with the care their children receive and are reassured by being kept up-to-date with what their child has done. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with others involved in

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provision

children's care and learning and states she would endeavour to liaise with them closely if and when the situation arises. This means appropriate measures are taken to meet any identified needs children may have.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448416 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 803552 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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