Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 August 2015 13 April 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 childminder has good teaching skills and a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides interesting and challenging experiences that meet the needs of children.  Children make good progress due to the childminder's clear knowledge of child development. She uses observations of children's learning effectively to identify and plan for the next steps in their learning.  The childminder provides a caring and nurturing environment, where children are happy and settled. She knows children and their families well. She builds strong relationships with children, so that they feel safe and well cared for.  Children's language development is given a high priority by the childminder. She is skilled in using conversation to promote children's thinking and listening, and encouraging children to express themselves.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. Regular information is shared

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This provision is good

with parents about the activities their children enjoy, which supports children's learning at home. Parents' comments are extremely positive and demonstrate that they value the childminder's service.  The childminder has attended a variety of training, which gives her a good understanding of how children learn and enables her to teach effectively. This has a significant impact on the quality of children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always able to make independent choices in their play because the organisation of resources does not always fully support this.  Arrangements for sharing information with other early years settings and schools does not include precise information about children's level of achievement.

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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

 enhance the accessibility of resources to help children see what is available and enable all children to make independent choices  extend the range of information which is shared with local schools and early years settings to include more detailed information about children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's lounge, kitchen and dining room.  The inspector held discussions with the children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of records including children's details, learning information, written policies, planning, risk assessments, training certificates and a selection of other documents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements.

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who attend. This is good

Children benefit from a varied range of activities and are supported well by the childminder, which helps them to make good progress in their learning and development. The activities and experiences that the childminder provides are exciting, stimulating and interesting. Children are well motivated in their play and show their enjoyment as they learn. There is a good range of resources for children to play with. However, the organisation of these does not always fully support younger children to make independent choices and freely access them as they play. Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills throughout the day. The childminder's quality teaching and skilful questioning greatly supports children's thinking and communication skills. She introduces number, colour and shapes as children play to develop their mathematical understanding. The childminder promotes children's literacy skills well and helps them to develop a keen

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who attend. This is good

interest in books. The childminder encourages children to explore and find things out for themselves. She enthusiastically involves herself in children's play and gives children time to explore their own interests, extending their learning effectively.

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good

The childminder ensures children's emotional well-being is effectively promoted. Her home is stimulating and safe. Good quality information is gathered from parents when children first start attending. This ensures continuity in routines. The childminder offers frequent praise for children's good efforts and encourages them to share and take turns. She calmly communicates her clear expectations of behaviour to children and, consequently, children's behaviour is very good. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe through gentle reminders as they play and through regular instruction. Independence skills are fostered well as the childminder encourages children to take care of themselves. Children learn about adopting healthy lifestyles. They are confident, independent individuals who learn good social and self-help skills. These skills help children prepare for the next stage in their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder ensures her home is safe and secure at all times. Regular training keeps the childminder's knowledge of safeguarding updated and she knows how to respond effectively if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder maintains a good overview of the educational programmes she provides and the tracking of children's progress is effective. Self-evaluation is good as the childminder regularly reflects on the service she provides, seeking the views of parents and children. This information is used effectively to identify areas for improvement. The childminder has good links with schools, and she shares some relevant information with local schools and other early years providers to support continuity of children's care. However, more-detailed information relating to children's achievements and progress is not always exchanged to ensure children's future learning is continually enhanced.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305647 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 867616 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992. She lives in Washington, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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