Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 July 2015 12 August 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 quality of teaching is good. This contributes significantly towards helping children to make good progress and develop many of the skills needed for moving on to school.  Children are well supported in the development of their independence skills. They are encouraged to care for themselves and to carry out simple tasks which they do with confidence.  The childminder demonstrates a clear commitment to safeguarding children and is able to respond with confidence and knowledge to any child protection concerns.  Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning as they move on to nursery and school due to the practical skills adults in the setting teach them, and the highly comprehensive information that is passed on to other practitioners.  Partnerships with parents are exceptionally strong. The childminder maintains a very close yet professional relationship with parents, which supports children's learning and

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This provision is good

development between home and the childminder’s setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Some disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks for regular visitors are not completed promptly.  Planned activities are not always fully organised with sufficient resources to support children’s progress.  Children do not always have regular opportunities to practise their early counting 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

 further strengthen safeguarding practice by ensuring DBS checks for anyone who has regular contact with children, are obtained in a timely manner  continue to develop ways to promote counting within the setting to ensure that children make better progress in this aspect of the curriculum  ensure that resources for planned activities are plentiful so that children remain engaged in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor and outdoor environment.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at suitable times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, procedures, children's assessment files and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and the qualifications of the childminder and assistants.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy a varied and exciting range of well planned activities across the seven areas of learning. Children’s learning and development is tracked consistently to ensure that the experiences provided for each child meets their individual development needs well. Although adults introduce early mathematical language well, there is not always as much focus on children being able to practice their counting confidently which hinders their abilities in this area. Parents are heavily involved in promoting their children’s learning. The childminder has very good relationships with all parents and encourages them to promote children’s learning at home, for example through the use of story sacks. These support the development of children’s early reading and communication skills. Children are highly independent learners. They confidently move around the setting to choose from a range of very good quality resources. During planned activities, the

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who attend. This is good

childminder skilfully extends children’s learning through informed questioning and support. However, resources to engage all children effectively are not always in plentiful supply. Consequently some children become less focussed.

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good

Safeguarding children is a top priority. This is evidenced through rigorous risk assessments and a good understanding about how to protect children. This ensures children are kept safe. Children learn how to stay safe and healthy. At snack time they talk about food and improve their physical skills by helping to cut up fruit and vegetables. They are encouraged to play outdoors in all weathers. Sensitive reminders from adults mean that children successfully learn how to stay safe in their environment, with careful consideration given to how to promote this effectively with each individual child. Behaviour is good. Children know how to behave well through effective teaching and very positive role modelling by staff. The environment is well organised and provides opportunities for children to play indoors and outside with a wide range of materials, in all weathers.

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provision is good

The childminder and her assistants all have a clear understanding of how to promote children’s health and well-being successfully. This ensures that children are motivated and learn effectively in a safe and secure environment. Children’s progress is clearly monitored through regular assessments of what they know and can do so that further support can be accurately targeted. A commitment to further training enhances adult’s understanding of how to improve their practice and further benefits the already good teaching in the setting. A very strong commitment to sharing what is known about each child’s development with other settings means that transitions for each child are very well planned. Effective self evaluation continually improves the environment for children’s learning. The childminder ensures that all assistants are suitable to work with children. However, checks on regular visitors to the setting are not always processed quickly

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446139 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1014455 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 32

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Washington. She works with four assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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