Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2016 1 April 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 successfully addressed the recommendations and actions raised at the previous inspection. She observes children as they play, forms accurate assessments and effectively plans for their next stage in development.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder supports children to develop their imagination skills. Children use available resources as props in their role play games.  Children have a wealth of opportunities to develop their physical skills. The childminder provides an array of equipment and resources. She encourages children to invent games and think about the various ways they can move around planned obstacle courses. Children use their skills to run, climb and hop through obstacles.  Parents are very complimentary about the service that they receive. They praise the childminder for the care she provides to their children and state that they are regularly informed about their child's learning and receive ideas to try at home.

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This provision is good

 All children make good progress from their starting points. Children begin to develop their literacy skills. They observe the childminder as she writes and copies letters of their name. Children link sounds to letters and sound out the letters of the alphabet.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed her methods of sharing information about children's learning with the other early years settings that they also attend. This means that children do not benefit enough from continuity in their care and learning to help them make as much progress as possible.  The childminder does not routinely involve children and all parents in identifying areas of development and to raise the quality of the provision to an even higher level.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with the other early years settings children also attend to help promote continuity in their learning and development  extend current self-evaluation procedures to include the views of all parents and children in driving improvement forward.

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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 an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector took into account the views of children and parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has established and implements good safeguarding policies and procedures. She understands her responsibilities and maintains accurate records that help to promote the safety and well- being of children. The childminder attends regular child protection training updates. This helps to ensure she is vigilant in protecting children from harm. The childminder works closely with other childminders to share practice ideas and keep up to date with changes in guidance and legislation. She has systems in place to track the progress children make towards the early learning goals. This helps her to monitor children's development and swiftly put plans in place for those who are not making expected progress in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She models language as children play and they copy the words she uses, extending their understanding and vocabulary. Children have many opportunities to investigate and learn about the natural world. They enjoy helping to care for animals, flowers and plants. For example, children find an ant on the ground and show a keen interest. The childminder provides children with a running commentary and she asks well-timed questions. This helps children's thinking skills. Children's mathematical skills are well supported. The childminder provides opportunities for children to use matching and counting skills as they play. Children throw matching coloured bean bags into the corresponding hoops on the ground.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides robust settling-in procedures for new children. She invites parents and children into the setting for introductory sessions before starting. This helps children develop initial relationships and become familiar with their surroundings. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and are deeply engaged in their learning. They respond well to praise and encouragement and set their own challenges during play. This helps to support children's self-esteem. The childminder provides children with healthy meals, drinks and snacks. She sits alongside children and talks about good foods and the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. The childminder supports children to develop their independence and self-care skills. For example, children independently wash their hands before eating or eagerly tidy toys away before starting other activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children display good behaviours. They are well mannered and follow instructions well. Children attend local toddler groups and socialise with other children during group outings. They form good friendships and invite each other into their games. This supports children's social skills. Children learn about the needs of others and the world around them. They take part in activities about different festivals and look at pictures displayed, prompting discussions about similarities and differences. Children are equipped with the key skills needed for future learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305554 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1050921 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 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Lambton, Washington. She operates all year round, from 7.30am 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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