Childminder EY445798

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 August 2016 5 November 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

 Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps them well informed of children's progress through verbal and written feedback.  The childminder's teaching is good. Children enjoy a range of activities which challenge their learning and development. This helps them remain engaged and motivated in their play.  The childminder provides parents with questionnaires and uses self-evaluation forms to evaluate the quality of the provision and monitor children's progress. There is a drive to continuously improve.  The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She offers guidance and reassurance to children throughout their activities and daily routines. Children are aware of the expectations of the setting and behave very well.  Children are happy, confident and settled with the childminder. She has successfully created an environment where children are learning to respect and celebrate each

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The outdoor environment does not provide children who enjoy learning outdoors with as many exciting experiences.  Although the childminder gathers some initial information from parents, she does not find out what children can already do when they first start at the setting.

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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

 develop the range of outdoor play experiences to enhance learning and development for those children who enjoy learning outdoors  expand on the information gathered from parents to identify what children can already do when they start at the setting.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is passionate about her role. She attends relevant courses to extend her knowledge and update her professional development. This has a positive impact on the outcomes for all children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice and has good systems in place to evaluate the quality of her provision. She knows the strengths and areas for improvement. The childminder regularly monitors children's development, which enables her to identify and manage any gaps in children's learning. Parents are very positive about the quality of care and learning the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and provides a wealth of exciting experiences for them. She uses what she knows about children to ensure that they are challenged effectively. She carefully tracks and assesses children's progress using written observations which she links to their stages of development. The childminder provides resources that reflect children's interests. For example, they match, count and compare dinosaurs. This helps to develop their mathematical skills. Children thoroughly enjoy imaginative play. They bath and feed baby dolls and spend time wrapping them up in bandages. Children develop the activity and take on the role of different characters. Children's speech is developing well and they talk happily as they play and investigate activities. Their early literacy skills are well promoted. For example, children make marks with paintbrushes and chalk and they enjoy taking part in story sessions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported well. The childminder provides a warm, homely environment. Children's independence is encouraged. They choose toys and activities for themselves and learn to manage their own self-care needs. The childminder encourages children to use good manners. She praises them for their efforts, helping to promote their self-esteem. Children's behaviour is good, they are confident and have well- developed social skills. Children's good health is promoted well. They explore the local community, visit playgroups and benefit from many opportunities to be physically active. Children are learning to take responsibility for their own safety as they are taught how to keep themselves safe. The childminder gently reminds the children to be careful as they play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and develop high levels of confidence and independence. All children make good progress from their starting points. They quickly develop a wide range of skills and become confident learners. They display a positive attitude to new experiences and an eagerness to learn. Children are confident communicators and express their views effectively. They develop good relationships with their peers; they negotiate and cooperate with each other. This helps them develop the key skills needed for their next stages in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445798 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1060165 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in the Roker area of Sunderland. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-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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