Childminder EY377840

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2016 10 January 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

 Children are very well cared for by the highly competent childminder. The childminder establishes secure relationships with children, helping them to feel welcomed and valued.  Positive and trusting partnerships have been established with parents to support continuity of children's care, learning and development. This means children's individual needs are effectively met.  The childminder effectively promotes children's speech and language development. She interacts well with children, providing lots of explanation about what she is doing and introducing new words. This helps them to develop their speaking skills and expand their vocabulary.  The childminder has good relationships with other provisions that children attend. This supports continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder is a good role model for the children. The children are aware of the expectations of the setting and respond positively by behaving very well.

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This provision is good

 Teaching is good. The childminder understands how young children learn and develop, which results in them making good progress in her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not fully maximise children's ability to make independent choices in their play.  The childminder has not yet fully developed opportunities for parents to provide feedback about the setting, as part of her self-evaluation process.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to make independent choices in their play  enhance opportunities for parents to share their views about how the setting can be improved.

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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 talked to the childminder about her practice at appropriate points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of family members.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at all areas of the childminder's home that are used by the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has secure knowledge of how to protect children from harm and knows what action to take if she has a concern about a child in her care. Observations and assessments are accurate and quickly identify any gaps in children's learning. Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder and the service she provides. They are kept well informed about their children's care, learning and development, through conversations and the sharing of written records. Overall, the childminder is committed to improving her practice. A focused programme for professional development has a positive impact on children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the needs and interests of individual children. She completes regular observations as they play. She uses the information gathered well, to plan a range of opportunities to extend and support children's learning. The childminder motivates children effectively and it is clear that they enjoy their learning. Babies have opportunities to explore with paint. They use their fingers to feel textures of brushes and sponges. Older children are engrossed as they explore different textures, such as glitter and glue. Children's literacy skills are well supported. They share their favourite books and play with puppets. They listen carefully and enjoy repeating the words they hear. The childminder encourages children to draw with crayons and follow patterns with their fingers. This helps children to develop their fine motor skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported extremely well by the caring and nurturing childminder. Attachments between her and the children are very strong. She remains close to children and provides gentle reassurance to them to ensure they are calm and settled. Children are encouraged to use good manners and respect each other's differences. The childminder sensitively and skilfully supports children with their self-care, good hygiene practices and toileting. The childminder actively promotes the good health of children. She successfully helps them learn about what food is good for them and what foods to avoid. Children's physical skills are supported well. The childminder regularly takes children to play outdoors in the fresh air. In addition, children regularly attend a childminders' group where they access a range of play opportunities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They achieve levels of development that are typical for their age range. Children mix with others, supporting their social and personal skills. They develop good relationships with their peers, they negotiate and cooperate with each other. Children are confident communicators and express their views effectively. They have many opportunities to develop key skills in early literacy. For example, they practise making marks as they draw pictures, and they enjoy regular song and story sessions. These experiences help them develop the key skills needed for their next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377840 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1065208 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in the Fulwell area of Sunderland. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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