Childminder EY337482

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 October 2016 1 August 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 has a good understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. Consequently, children are cared for in an environment that promotes their safety and well-being, both within the home and when on outings.  Children make good progress in their communication and language development. The childminder models language effectively and is a good role model.  Children are happy, content and enjoy attending this welcoming environment. They take part in a wide range of activities within the home and on outings. This supports them well in making good progress in their learning and development.  Children are secure and their emotional well-being is effectively promoted. They have strong attachments to the childminder who is caring and attentive to their needs. This has a significant impact on children's confidence, self-esteem and motivation to learn.  The childminder is consistent in her routines and the ways she manages children's

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This provision is good

behaviour, offering lots of praise and encouragement. As a result, children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Assessment of children's progress is not used as effectively as possible to plan activities that further challenge their learning.  The childminder has not explored further ways to enhance her continuous professional development to extend her teaching skills and knowledge.

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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

 use assessment information even more effectively and plan activities that enhance children's learning and development  extend professional development so it is focused more precisely on key areas of practice that improve teaching skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the children during play activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder during a planned activity.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and from comments noted in parents' feedback.  The inspector examined a range of documents. These included evidence of the suitability checks, the childminder's qualifications, policies and procedures, children's learning records and the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has good arrangements in place to keep up to date with safeguarding issues. The childminder has effective risk assessments in place and uses them well. This ensures children are kept safe while on outings and undertaking a variety of activities. Since her last inspection, the childminder has successfully improved parents' contribution to their child's learning and assessment. Partnerships with parents are good and they speak highly of the childminder and the care she provides. The childminder regularly networks with other childminders to share information and good practice. She evaluates her service to overall improve practice and outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good arrangements in place to observe children's learning by continuous supervision and engagement with them as they play. Overall, information is used well to follow children's interests. Easy access to a variety of resources is provided so that children can make independent choices in their play. The childminder positively promotes the development of young children's communication and language skills. For example, she uses language as she plays with children and uses strategies, such as counting one, two, three, before passing a car to a child. This builds excitement and anticipation. She recognises if a child needs extra encouragement and involvement in developing their language and involves parents in working together to support this.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's well-being is effectively promoted. Daily opportunities are provided for children to develop their independence skills as they choose what activity they would like to do. Children are confident in the childminder's home and explore their surroundings freely. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder ensures that children develop an understanding of behavioural expectations within her home. She helps children to develop an understanding of their own and other cultures. They enjoy attending local playgroups and being involved with the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress for their age and stage of development. They are confident and motivated to learn as they make choices in their play. Young children enjoy exploring with water play. For example, they blow the bubbles up in the air and catch them with excitement. Children are eager to explore and achieve the key skills that prepare them well for future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337482 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1064895 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Washington, Tyne and Wear. She has a level 3 qualification in childcare. 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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