Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25/02/2013 10/12/2008

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 3 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 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children feel happy, safe and secure as the childminder provides a friendly and welcoming environment.  Children respond well to the childminder's requests and are very well behaved. A suitable range of resources are freely available and children have uninterrupted time to play and explore.  Children have daily opportunities to access outdoor play. They regularly visit local parks, play areas and beaches to develop their physical skills and promote their good health.  The required policies and procedures are in place and shared with parents. Risks are assessed and children are able to move around in a safe and well maintained environment which helps to protect children's welfare.

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It is not yet good because

 Information sought from parents regarding children's previous learning and starting points is not consistently used to plan a challenging learning experience from the start.  Opportunities for children to experience and explore cultural and religious events are limited, which does not fully develop children's understanding of the world.

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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 observed activities in the main downstairs rooms.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's records, relevant documentation and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1995 and is 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 terraced house in Sunderland. The living room, kitchen, downstairs bathroom and the rear garden are used for childminding.

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Information about the setting

The childminder attends a toddler group and activity sessions. She visits the shops, beach and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. There are currently eight children on roll, of which two are in the early years age group. She operates all year round from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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must:

 consistently use information from parents regarding children's previous learning and starting points to plan a challenging learning experience from the start.

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

 plan further opportunities for children to experience and explore cultural and religious events to help develop children's understanding of the world around them.

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who attend

The childminder collects a sufficient range of information from parents regarding children's individual routines, previous learning and starting points. This helps her to meet children's individual care needs and sufficiently supports their transition into the setting. However, information regarding children's starting points is not used consistently to plan a challenging learning experience from the start to further support children's development.

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who attend

Children are happy and settled within the childminder's care. They confidently talk to the childminder and their peers about their family and activities they have been involved in at home. Children enjoy sharing stories with the childminder and children try to join in with actions. The childminder uses stories to teach children new vocabulary. She repeats new words so young children can explore and imitate sounds. Children point to the pictures and enjoy pretending to read the story to the childminder. She listens with interests and responds quickly to children's verbal and non-verbal requests. For example, she names the characters that children point to. All of which helps to develop children's early communication, language and literacy skills.

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who attend

The childminder provides a suitable range of resources to help children learn about everyday technology. For example, children enjoy playing with a variety of interactive toys. They know how to make toys work by pressing buttons, such as the play phone and the till. However, opportunities for children to experience and explore cultural and religious events are limited, which, does not fully develop children's understanding of the world around them. For example, they are not involved in celebrating a varied range of cultural and religious events from around the world.

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who attend

Children have great fun making marks, as the childminder provides paper for them to draw freely, which develops their early writing skills. She talks to them about the different coloured pencils, promoting their awareness of colour names. Children enjoy exploring dough, they skilfully use play scissors and cutters to make shapes. This helps to develop their physical skills. The childminder encourages them to talk about the different animals shapes and children confidently make the appropriate animal noises. Children sing familiar songs linking to the animals they have made. For example, they spontaneously sing 'Old McDonald had a farm' and use the animals they have made as props to support the sounds they make. This helps to develop children's knowledge of animal names and the noises they make; and provides them with opportunities to talk about the different animals they made and observed.

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who attend

The progress check for two-year-olds has been completed for all relevant children. Parents are beginning to be involved in the process and information is also give to parents about activities they can do at home to support children's progress.

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

Children are encouraged to develop healthy lifestyles with a suitable focus on outdoor activities and play. They regularly visit local parks, outdoor play areas and beaches. All of which enables children to be active, while developing their physical skills. Parents currently provide meals and snacks, and the childminder works with them to ensure they provide healthy options. Children have their own cups and confidently access these independently. Children understand healthy routines as they independently wash their hands before meals and after creative play. The childminder explains to children how by rubbing the soap between their fingers to 'get the dirt off' and using paper towels to dry their hands they can prevent the spread of infection.

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

The childminder has appropriate fire detection and control equipment in place, for example, fire alarms, smoke detectors and a fire blanket. Children are regularly involved in emergency evacuation drills, which helps them learn how to leave the home in case of an emergency. The childminder develops children's awareness of safety when out in the local environment. She teaches them to 'stop, look and listen' when crossing roads and children know they have to hold hands when out in the local community. This helps develop children's awareness of how to keep themselves safe.

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

Children are very settled and enjoy their time with the childminder. A sufficient range of resources are freely available, which are relevant to children's age and stage of development. Children respond well to the childminder's requests and are very well behaved. The childminder provides lots of appropriate praise and encouragement, which, promotes children's self-esteem and confidence. She works closely with the parents and other providers to suitably support children's transitions to other settings. For example, children regularly visit the local schools and nurseries and the childminder introduces them to staff. This helps them to prepare for the next stage in their learning and encourages them to form secure attachments.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are sound and suitable systems are in place to ensure continuity of care. For example, a daily verbal exchange of relevant information, makes sure parents are sufficiently informed about children's progress and activities they have been involved in. The childminder has some knowledge of the learning and development requirements and systems to observe and assess children's learning are in place.

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provision

Risk assessments and daily safety checks are completed. The garden is secure and the front door is locked at all times, therefore children cannot leave the premises unattended. This helps to protect children's safety and well-being. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and has a sound understanding of her responsibilities to help protect children's welfare. A suitable range of policies and procedures are in place and shared with parents, this keeps them informed of the service provided. Links with other providers are generally good. The childminder demonstrates a sufficient understanding of the benefits of sharing relevant information with other practitioners and agencies to ensure continuity of care and learning.

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provision

The childminder is keen to develop the service she provides. She works with the local authority advisor to assess her strengths and weaknesses. Action plans are in place and clearly show actions to be taken to ensure continuous improvement. The childminder attends some relevant training to develop her knowledge and skills. The views of children and parents are sought and used to further develop the service provided, which helps to sufficiently promote outcomes for all children.

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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 305541 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 886019 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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

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