Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2016 9 October 2013

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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 and her assistant have a good knowledge of where children are in their learning. This information is used well to plan suitably challenging activities which help children to make progress in their learning.  Good use is made of everyday play-based activities to help children to develop mathematical skills, such as counting.  Effective systems are in place to track the progress children make over time. The childminder uses this information well to identify any possible areas where children may require additional support or intervention.  The childminder monitors the work of her assistant well. Regular supervision, reflections of practice and training opportunities help the assistant to improve the effectiveness of her role.  Children's good health is promoted well by the childminder and her assistant. They talk to children about routine activities, such as hand-washing, and provide daily

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This provision is good

opportunities for them to be physically active outdoors.  The childminder recognises the importance of working alongside external agencies in order to meet children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain precise information from parents about their child's learning and achievements when they first start attending.  The arrangements for sharing information with the other settings that some children attend are not fully effective.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about children's capabilities on entry to the setting, to help plan more precisely for children's learning from the start  enhance partnership working with other settings children attend to share information about individual children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation, including evidence of suitability checks, children's details, learning journals, and a sample of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistant review the educational activities and experiences they offer children, to ensure they reflect children's stage of development. Good use is made of local facilities, such as the toy library, to provide an even wider range of resources for children to explore. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of how to respond to any concerns they may have about children in their care. They know who to contact should they need to take further action. The childminder has good systems in place to evaluate the quality of her service and accurately identifies areas for improvement. She has recently identified the need to extend the range of learning and development information gathered from parents when children start attending, to promote their achievements to the highest level. The childminder has accurately addressed all actions set at her previous inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very well qualified and her good quality teaching is complemented by her assistant's consistent practice. Effective strategies are used to support and extend children's communication skills. The childminder helps children to build upon their growing vocabulary by repeating what they say and adding more words. For example, when children say 'tower', the childminder replies, 'yes, a big tower'. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their children's learning. The childminder talks with them on a daily basis and shares documents, such as children's learning journeys. This helps to keep them well informed about the progress their children are making.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They are motivated to take part in activities and show confidence when exploring the wide range of resources available for them. The childminder recognises the importance of maintaining continuity in children's emotional and physical well-being. She gathers information on entry from parents, such as children's medical needs and any allergies they may have. Parents speak highly of the service provided by the childminder. They make written comments, such as 'I go to work with total piece of mind, knowing my children are well looked after and having lots of fun'. Children behave well in the childminder's home. She has clear, age-related expectations which she helps children to understand. She explains to them why certain behaviours, such as throwing toys, are unacceptable. This helps children to become aware of the boundaries set, and of expectations within the home environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are eager to learn and show motivation and enthusiasm as they join in with activities. Very young children show an interest in age-appropriate books and begin to turn the pages independently. Older children begin to use mathematical language, such as big and small when they build towers using bricks. This helps them develop the skills and knowledge they require, in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462870 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1043381 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Washington, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status and works alongside an assistant.

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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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