Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 May 2015 19 April 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The well-qualified childminder uses her knowledge to provide a broad range of activities that combine children's interests, with their identified next steps for development. Consequently, children are motivated learners and make continued good progress.  The childminder successfully promotes children's emotional well-being. Children are settled and display a strong sense of belonging. They have formed extremely close attachments with the childminder. This is as a result of her warm, caring approach.  There is a strong ethos of working in partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. The childminder works collaboratively with them to extend children's learning, which ensures that they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, and is aware of her responsibilities in this respect. Children play in a

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This provision is good

home that is safe and secure. The childminder completes daily safety checks and regularly reviews risk assessments to promote their welfare.  Children are well prepared for school. The childminder places a priority on helping children to gain skills, such as independent self-care and social skills. This helps children to be confident when going into the school environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder gives timely reminders to children regarding their safety. However, she does not explain why they need to be careful, so that they understand the reasons to support them in learning to make their own judgements.  The childminder's professional development focuses on essential aspects of training, rather than being specifically targeted at developing first-rate teaching skills.

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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

 support children to manage their own safety by giving them the reasons why they need to be careful, so that they feel safe and secure in their play  build on good practice by being proactive in seeking further training courses to develop first-rate teaching practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection and interacted with the children.  The inspector observed activities in the home and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's suitability and household members, children's development records, and planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder clearly understands what children know and can do, and what they are most interested in. She provides activities that stimulate their interest. She interacts successfully with children so that they remain engaged and motivated. For example, she provides stones from the beach for children to paint. This involves children in choosing the colours they need and also mixing different colours together to discover what colours they will make. Children practise their emerging writing skills as they write their name on the stones. The childminder takes the opportunity to talk about numbers and children write the ones they know. This assists the childminder in successfully assessing the next steps in learning for children, as she notes that they need to focus on number formation. Communication and language skills are supported very well and children use their voices confidently. The childminder asks children effective questions to encourage them to

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good

The childminder has a very calm and consistent manner when caring for children. She takes a consistent approach to managing behaviour. Consequently, children's behaviour is good. The childminder gives children reminders about safety, such as keeping the front garden gate closed. However, she does not give them a reason why or the consequences of what would happen if it is left open, to help them learn how to manage their own safety. The childminder provides healthy, balanced snacks and meals, which promote children's good health and meets their individual dietary needs. Children enjoy making their own choices about what they would like to eat and talk excitedly about their favourite foods. The childminder uses these opportunities to talk about what is good and not so good for them. Daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden stimulate children to be active. Visits to local parks and soft-play enable them to

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good

develop their larger muscles as they use climbing equipment.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to meet and implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She keeps up with essential training, such as first aid. However, there is not enough focus on how the childminder is continuing to improve her good teaching skills further. The childminder is committed to providing good quality care and learning for children. She is reflective and continuously evaluates her practice. She seeks advice from the local authority development officer, which has a positive impact on her practice. For example, she has discussed her record keeping and as a result, has all the necessary paperwork in place. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from her last inspection, thereby demonstrating her commitment to ensuring good outcomes for children. The childminder regularly tracks children's progress in their learning and development. This allows her to see how children

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provision is good

develop over time and helps her to identify any gaps or delays in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409619 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 879660 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 19 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the Roker area of Sunderland. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a formal home based childcare qualification equivalent to level 3.

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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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