Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 August 2016 Not applicable

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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 provides a wide range of exciting learning experiences for children. The organisation of a stimulating and well-resourced play environment gives children the opportunity to make independent choices in their play. This also helps motivate their learning.  The qualified childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She interacts very well with them. She skilfully questions them to help support the development of their good communication, language and problem-solving skills.  Children behave well. They are happy and settled in the care of the childminder. Children feel secure and develop a sense of belonging within the warm and welcoming environment.  The childminder has developed strong partnership work with parents. She collaborates with parents to meet their child's individual needs. Information regarding children's learning and development is promptly shared. Parents comment that their children

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This provision is good

enjoy their time with the childminder and have made good progress.  The childminder completes frequent and accurate assessments of children's learning. She uses this information effectively to support children to make good progress in relation to their individual starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet developed a precisely targeted programme of professional development.

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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

 implement a programme of targeted professional development that helps raise the overall quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding.  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 adults living at the premises.  The inspector took account of the views, expressed in writing, of several parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has established comprehensive systems to promote children's safety and welfare. She has completed safeguarding training and is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the procedure to follow when reporting any concerns about children's welfare. Her detailed policies and procedures are implemented well and support her to provide a safe environment. The childminder effectively identifies potential hazards in her home to help minimise any risks to children's safety. The childminder works closely with other childminders, and with a local authority advisor, to share practice ideas. Parents contribute to initial and ongoing observations and assessments of their children's learning and development. This helps to effectively support continuity of learning. Overall, the childminder has good systems in place to reflect on the quality of her provision. She

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

gathers feedback from parents and children to help her identify strengths and set some targets for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children's needs and interests well. She uses this knowledge to plan activities which fully engage children and extend their learning further. The childminder talks to children as they play. She introduces new words to help promote children's communication and language skills. For example, as young children play with models of teddy bears, the childminder uses mathematical language to describe the differences in their size and weight. Children recognise numbers as they play and are encouraged to count accurately. They enjoy choosing songs and rhymes and sharing stories and factual books. Children are learning to recognise initial letter sounds in words. This helps to promote the development of their early literacy skills. Children delight in imaginative play, for example, when they pretend to create magical potions as birthday gifts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives frequent praise and encouragement to children. She is a very effective role model. Children approach the childminder happily for cuddles and reassurance. She uses daily routines and activities to promote the development of children's independence skills and encourage them to make their own choices. Children's social skills and awareness of their community are enhanced and they take part in groups and visit local places of interest. Children develop a good understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others. The childminder helps children to follow appropriate hygiene routines and to make healthy choices during snack times and mealtimes. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise in the outdoor area and on trips to parks and beaches.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent, motivated and curious. They are confident and active learners. All children develop a range of key skills which helps to ensure they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. This includes their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479464 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 986134 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for qualifying two- year-old children, as well as three- and four-year-old children.

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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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