Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2016 10 October 2012

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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 worked hard on the issues raised at her previous inspection. The childminder now plans purposeful learning experiences that help children to make good progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder has created a stimulating environment. She organises resources well so that children can access them freely. Children follow their own interests and explore their surroundings with confidence.  Children appear very happy when in the childminder's care. She has a consistent, gentle manner. Children settle quickly and develop very secure emotional attachments with the childminder. This helps to support their well-being.  The childminder works closely with parents to help new children settle. She finds out about children's individual interests and routines to promote continuity of care. Parents are well informed about their children's well-being and progress and are encouraged to

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This provision is good

support their children's learning and development at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not effectively promote children's thinking and reasoning skills.  Other than attending mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, the childminder has not yet introduced a targeted programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and 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

 enhance questioning skills that help children to develop their thinking and reasoning abilities  extend the programme of professional development and raise standards in teaching and learning even higher.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of suitability.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder, generally, uses ongoing reflection effectively to identify weaknesses in practice and drive continual improvement. She gathers feedback from children and parents and uses this well to plan pertinent developments to her practice. For example, she has sought the views of children regarding the foods they like and together they have developed menus that they all enjoy. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the possible indicators of abuse and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. The premises are secure and safety is given high priority. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder monitors children's development regularly to ensure that they are making good progress. This helps her to identify what children need to learn next.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of learning experiences that interests and engages children. Overall, she skilfully interacts with them to extend and enhance their learning. When children choose to play with building blocks the childminder talks to them and asks about the different colours. The childminder supports their developing communication and language skills. She models the correct pronunciation of words, repeating what children say so that they hear the correct way to say them. The childminder helps children to develop a deep appreciation for books. They sit closely together while the childminder reads to children and talks to them about the pictures. Children develop their small-muscle skills and they enthusiastically join in with drawing activities. They make marks on paper and tell the childminder what they mean, such as eyes and mouth on a round shape.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model and knows the children's individual personalities well. Children learn about boundaries and expectations for safe play and behaviour. The childminder shares behaviour methods with parents to promote consistency between home and her provision. Attendance at local groups helps children learn how to share and be kind to others. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their independence and self-care skills, appropriate to their age and stage of development. Children gain confidence and they learn to put on their own coats and shoes. Children follow good hygiene routines and are provided with healthy snacks and meals. They access physical activity outside on a daily basis. They visit the park and enjoy walks in the local area, helping to promote healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are motivated and eager to try out new experiences. Children are learning to listen and follow instructions very well. They are active learners and confident to make decisions about their play. Children gain the key skills necessary for future learning and are prepared well for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443436 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1037134 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in the Castletown area of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 6am 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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