Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2017 19 September 2016

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations raised at her last inspection. She describes how she ensures that she adheres to adult-to-child ratios at all times. Through reading she has developed her understanding of children's learning and development and the assessments and progress checks she is required to undertake. The childminder has started to reflect on her practice.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She demonstrates how she intends to provide children with daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise.  The childminder has a very good understanding of child protection and understands her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She understands the importance of completing risk assessments to ensure the premises are safe and secure.  The childminder has a sound understanding of how to promote children's independence and good behaviour. She talks confidently about the activities and learning experiences

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The provision meets requirements

she provides for children to help prepare them for the next stage in their learning, particularly the move on to school.  The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of how to promote children's emotional well-being and help them to form secure attachments. She explains how she intends to work in partnership with parents to ensure she has a clear understanding of children's individual needs.  The childminder demonstrates her sound knowledge of child development and how she plans to use her home, resources and outdoor play area to support individual children's learning. She is aware of how to use her observations of children's play to accurately plan interesting activities to support their learning.  The childminder holds public liability insurance and a current paediatric first-aid certificate.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development.  The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about resources and equipment used and looked at some of these.  The inspector looked at policies and documents used by the childminder when caring for children and viewed documents relating to evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305541 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1074403 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round and from 8am 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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