Childminder EY449843

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2017 18 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

 The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children have access to a good range of easily accessible resources. They make independent choices as they play.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to monitor, track and plan to help all children make good progress.  Children behave well. They are given clear guidance about the childminder's expectations for behaviour. She is a positive role model who teaches children to share, take turns, be tolerant of others and have good manners.  The childminder promotes children's physical skills according to their ages and stages of development. She does this through a wide variety of interesting and challenging experiences, including outings in the local community.  The childminder has formed strong partnerships with parents. She gathers and shares

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This provision is good

purposeful information about the needs of their children. The childminder takes time to get to know the children so they feel safe and emotionally secure in a welcoming environment. Children form close attachments with the caring childminder and build strong friendships with other children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation does not yet show precise targets for further development.  The childminder has not yet introduced a targeted programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning to an outstanding level.

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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

 enhance self-evaluation procedures and identify more precise areas for development  plan an astute programme of professional development that is aimed at raising the overall quality of teaching and practice to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to ensure that children are kept safe and are well protected. She has a completed recent safeguarding training which enables her to keep abreast of changes to legislation. She completes detailed assessments of children progress. This enables her to identify any gaps in learning. The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents to promote a consistent approach to children's care, learning and development. Children's achievements are celebrated with parents, who feel very well informed and involved in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and translates her knowledge and experience effectively into purposeful teaching. Planning is based around children's next stage of development and their interests, which are identified through continuous observation and assessment. This is reflected in insightful records of learning. Activities are planned to sustain children's interest and to provide opportunities for children to explore and experiment. They delight as they experiment with a range of musical instruments and listen to the different sounds. As the focus of the activity changes, the childminder follows children's lead and builds on their emerging ideas. She introduces a range of pots, pans and other household items to encourage children to make sounds with these. She encourages children to freely access books as they snuggle up and read favourite books. The childminder's own enjoyment and enthusiasm clearly enhance children's fun.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from their close and supportive relationships with the childminder. They settle in easily and respond positively to her constant encouragement. The childminder meets children's physical and emotional needs very well. She observes when younger children become hungry or thirsty and provides healthy food and drink. The childminder successfully encourages children to treat others with respect. She models good manners and praises children when they respond accordingly. She helps children learn how to manage their own safety and think of others, such as when tidying up toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from the start and develop skills that prepare them well for the move to school. They are motivated and interested in learning, and eagerly participate in activities and conversations. Children show good levels of concentration, have excellent self-belief in their independence, communicate confidently and take pride in their own achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449843 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1066064 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Washington. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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