Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2016 28 April 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has excellent relationships with parents. She successfully encourages them to regularly contribute to their child's learning. This means that children's learning is significantly enhanced at home.  The dedicated childminder is committed to improving her practice. She ensures her knowledge remains up to date. Her highly focused programme of professional development has a positive impact on children's learning.  The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder is highly knowledgeable about children's individual needs and current stage of development. She identifies any gaps in learning and addresses these quickly through planned activities that successfully challenge each child.  The childminder promotes children's language skills exceptionally well. She plans activities which encourage children to listen to each other and share their thoughts and ideas. She enthusiastically talks to children and uses a range of strategies to extend

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This provision is outstanding

their communication skills.  Children are extremely well behaved, as they fully understand the expectations and boundaries. The childminder uses a number of effective strategies, such as distraction techniques, to reinforce appropriate behaviour. Consistent praise and encouragement is used to promote children's self-esteem.  The childminder has created a highly stimulating learning environment. Children have access to an impressive selection of resources and a wide range of experiences, both indoors and outdoors. Children are highly motivated and very eager to learn.

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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

 continue to develop even more effective ways to gather precise information from parents that contributes towards the ongoing plans to enhance the already outstanding practice.

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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 the suitability of family members.  The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The experienced childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm. This superb practice is reinforced by her comprehensive policies and procedures. Risk assessments of the premises, outings and resources are meticulously implemented. These help to ensure that children remain safe while in the childminder's care. The childminder is committed to improving her service. She continuously evaluates her excellent practice and makes changes that help to improve outcomes for children. She is currently developing further ways to involve parents more effectively in this process. Parents' views and ideas about their children's learning are used adeptly to inform the childminder's planning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Teaching is highly effective. The childminder uses thorough observations and precise assessments to plan an excellent range of activities. These are tailored exceptionally well to children's individual needs and abilities. The childminder has a genuine sense of fun and excitement as she expertly engages with them during play. Children are enthralled as they explore the garden. They show great enthusiasm and excitement as they hunt for birds, insects and bugs. The childminder expertly talks to children, involving them in meaningful conversations. For example, young children use wonderfully descriptive language as they discuss the animals they find in the garden. The childminder provides excellent, high- quality resources that fully include and engage children in purposeful and focused play. For example, children show their confidence and knowledge of letters and numbers as they identify them in the sand.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely happy and settled and share a very warm and trusting relationship with the childminder. She is highly skilled in effectively supporting children's physical and emotional well-being. Children have wonderful daily opportunities to play in the fresh air. They discuss that they need to keep their hats on in the sun and that drinking water will help them to stay healthy. Children respond very well to instruction and their behaviour is exemplary. The childminder has very high expectations of children. She sensitively teaches them to understand the needs and feelings of others. Children have a strong sense of belonging and remind each other of how to keep safe. For example, older children remind younger children not to throw sand.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make rapid progress from their starting points. They are provided with rich, varied and imaginative opportunities that develop their enthusiasm for learning. Children quickly develop a wide range of skills and become highly motivated, confident learners. They are encouraged to do things for themselves and gain a lot of independence. All children are developing the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305678 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 855109 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Sunderland. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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