Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 2016 12 December 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

 The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group she is working with. She pays good attention to how children like to play and learn in order to ensure that her teaching strategies meet children's learning styles. The quality of teaching is good and the childminder is actively engaged in the children's play.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively and establishes warm and caring relationships with them. Children feel safe and secure. They readily go to the childminder for cuddles and seek her out to share their play experiences.  The views of parents are actively sought and valued by the childminder. Their feedback is very complimentary about the care and good quality teaching the childminder provides.  Children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder supervises children at all times. She uses robust risk assessments and regular checks to minimise any

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This provision is good

potential risks to children in her home and when she takes them on outings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Other than attending mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, the childminder has not introduced a targeted programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.  The childminder does not yet use information as well as possible to check if there are any delays or gaps in children's learning and 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

 extend the programme of professional development and raise standards in teaching and learning even higher  make better use of the existing monitoring systems, in order to identify any delays or gaps in children's learning and development to help all children progress to the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 children's records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and safeguarding procedures to support children's safety and welfare. She improves outcomes for children through effectively evaluating the quality of her provision. Most recently she has improved her outside area to make it more accessible for children to play out in all weathers. The childminder maintains good working relationships with parents. She keeps them regularly updated on children's progress and this helps them to continue their children's learning at home. The childminder gathers information from parents that enables her to understand children's interests at home. She uses this well to plan activities and learning experiences that meet their individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and has a fairly good idea of the progress that they are making with her. She takes account of children's interests and focuses really well on providing an interesting and varied range of activities across the areas of learning. Activities, such as attending community groups help children learn how to interact with other children. Singing sessions help children's communication and language skills. Children from a young age start to babble along with the songs and then learn the words. The childminder plays alongside children and shows them how new toys work. She uses the opportunity to model words and extend their vocabulary. Children observe closely and learn how to operate the toy for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder finds out about children's individual routines from parents when they start. She continues these, promoting continuity of care, which helps children to develop a strong sense of belonging. The childminder successfully builds children's self-esteem, giving meaningful praise for good behaviour and individual efforts. Children enjoy playing outdoors and have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air. This helps to promote their good health and physical well-being. The childminder helps children to prepare for school effectively. They go with her to collect children from school and she talks to them about what to expect when they start. The childminder plans outings into the local community and supports children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. Children learn how to socialise well and how to cooperate and consider the feelings and views of others. They learn to share, take turns, help with tasks and listen carefully to adults. The childminder helps children to grow in independence and manage their personal care needs, relative to their capabilities and ages. Children acquire positive attitudes to learning. They develop the confidence to explore their own ideas and the perseverance to keep trying if they do not succeed first time. Children gain the necessary skills to support their readiness for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448416 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1060298 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 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in the Usworth area of Washington, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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