Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 2015 17 January 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She is qualified to level 3, has attended relevant training and is working towards a higher-level qualification to extend her skills and knowledge. This shows a good commitment to her continuous professional development.  Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder regularly risk assesses the premises and implements a good range of written policies and procedures.  The childminder observes children to identify their next steps in learning and track their ongoing development. This helps all children to make good progress.  Children have numerous opportunities to be physically active and enhance their personal, social and emotional development. The childminder arranges regular outings and attends community activities in the local area.  The childminder effectively promotes healthy lifestyles. Children follow clear hygiene

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This provision is good

practices, talk about healthy eating and are provided with a good selection of nutritious meals and snacks.  Children have developed positive relationships with the childminder, including those who are fairly new to the setting. The learning environment is friendly, welcoming and homely which helps to promote children's well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not encourage parents to regularly share their views and feedback to support her self-evaluation.  The childminder has not fully developed partnerships with local primary schools to establish a consistent and complementary approach to children's learning.

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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

 seek the views of parents to inform self-evaluation and help to drive future improvement  strengthen partnerships with local primary schools so that there is an effective method for sharing more detailed information about children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas accessed by children.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of how to safeguard children and is confident to discuss the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. In addition, she is fully aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder understands the importance of self-evaluation to reflect on her daily practice and identify areas for future development. However, she does not always consider the views of parents to support her self-evaluation process and enable her to use their contributions to maintain continuous improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides children with a wide selection of interesting and challenging learning experiences. This helps children to concentrate and be motivated in their play. The childminder interacts well with children and continually extends their learning. Children of all ages thoroughly enjoy participating in imaginary play and exploring small-world resources. The childminder uses these opportunities to promote children's understanding of the world as she links their play to real-life experiences and talks about people who help us. Older children confidently operate mechanical and electronic games which effectively support their technology skills. The childminder provides parents with daily feedback about their children's achievements and encourages them to view their children's learning journey books. This helps parents to be well informed so they can continue their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and sensitive to children's individual needs. She offers support, guidance and reassurance to children throughout their activities and daily routines. Children behave well and understand what is expected of them. They receive regular praise and encouragement from the childminder which helps to enhance their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children with their future move to school to ensure they are emotionally prepared. However, partnerships with the primary school in the local area are not yet fully developed to ensure continuity in children's learning, even though some children attend both settings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good range of skills needed for the next stage in their learning. The childminder asks effective questions and provides clear explanations to children. This helps to extend children's thinking and problem-solving skills. Children's mathematical development is successfully promoted as the childminder introduces them to colour, numbers, shape, size and distance. Older children show an interest in books, recall parts of stories and link letters to sounds which helps to support their literacy development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232004 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 869956 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She has a childcare qualification at 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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