Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 April 2015 8 February 2010

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not use her assessments of children's development effectively enough to identify whether children are making good progress or whether they are underachieving. As a result, children are not effectively supported to make consistently good progress towards the early learning goals, or in preparation for school.  The childminder does not have sufficient understanding of how to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to teach children about the benefits of healthy eating.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder shares children's learning experiences with parents so they know what their children enjoy each day and the routines they follow. Parents report they are happy with the care and support their children receive.  The childminder forms secure attachments with children, which effectively promotes their emotional well-being. As a result, they are happy and settled in her care and confidently explore the environment.  The childminder has a sound understanding of her responsibilities to promote children's welfare. She understands safeguarding procedures and has contact numbers to report concerns about children in her care.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop understanding of how to make accurate assessments, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years, and use the information gained to effectively plan for the next steps in children's learning to ensure they make good progress in their development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make the most of opportunities to teach children about the benefits of healthy eating.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor learning environment.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records, and the suitability of persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector checked the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector spoke with children and the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder does not always make accurate assessments of children's development. Although the next steps in learning appear to be appropriate, these are not acquired by rigorous review of children's achievements. This means that any delays or gaps in children's learning are not efficiently identified so that they can be addressed. On occasions, the childminder does not give full consideration to some aspects of activities. For example, the childminder looks at a book with children. She involves them by talking about what is happening in the pictures. However, she misses the opportunity when they look at the picture of a chocolate cake, to talk about why this may not be healthy for children. At snack time she also does not talk about why a banana is a good choice. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. During their play she introduces new words and repeats words that they do not say clearly. This helps

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who attend. This requires improvement

children to learn the correct way to say them. For example, during water play she introduces the concept of big and small. She repeats these words as they look for the different-sized shells hidden under the bubbles.

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good

The childminder has a very calm and consistent manner when caring for children. Children's behaviour is good as she takes a consistent approach to managing it. Children have daily opportunities to develop their physical skills. They play in the back garden and get out and about in the community. For example, they enjoy visits to the park, beach and shops. This supports their understanding of the world in which they live. The childminder supports children's growing independence and self-care skills. She teaches them how to put their own coats and shoes on. Children's nappies are changed in the bathroom and she shows them the routine of washing their hands afterwards. She talks about germs to help them understand why they need to wash their hands. Children attend playgroup, which gives them the opportunity to have social interaction with other children and helps to prepare them to move onto nursery or school.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has an adequate knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She has an understanding of her policies and procedures, and risk assessments are in place. As a result, children's safety is assured. The childminder has undertaken some courses to maintain her professional development. She understands her responsibility to keep her first-aid qualification up to date, so that she deals with any accidents appropriately. She holds a level 3 qualification. However, she is not informed well enough to carry out the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. The childminder reflects on her practice and seeks feedback from parents. This helps her to evaluate and identify areas that she wants to improve. The childminder makes links with other settings that children attend to share information about children's learning. This supports consistency in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305554 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 867610 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Lambton, Washington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childminding.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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