Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2017 20 June 2014

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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 age-appropriate expectations for the children in her care. She manages children's behaviour well. Children develop a good understanding of sharing with their peers, and older children take delight in helping to care for younger children.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They are happy, settled and confident in her care. Children seek comfort and reassurance when needed, and the childminder offers them lots of praise and encouragement. This helps to support children's emotional well-being and self-esteem.  The quality of teaching is good. Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder takes account of their individual interests, ages and abilities. Children enjoy playing in the well-resourced environment.  The childminder checks all indoor and outdoor areas to help minimise hazards. She makes effective use of risk assessments to help ensure children's safety on outings to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Professional development is not focused sharply enough on further extending knowledge and skills to help raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.  The childminder does not consistently gather detailed information from parents about children's development when they first start, to help her plan effectively for their individual needs.

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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

 build further on opportunities to help extend skills, practice and knowledge and raise the quality of teaching to a higher level  strengthen partnerships with parents to enable more detailed information about children's individual skills and capabilities to be gathered when they first start.

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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 outdoors and assessed the impact on children's learning. She spoke to children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of being vigilant to signs that children are being drawn into situations that may put them at risk. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. Children take part in emergency evacuation procedures in the home. The childminder shares daily information with her co- childminders and parents about children's welfare and learning. She regularly reflects on her practice to help identify her strengths and areas for development. The childminder shares information about children's learning with other early years settings they attend, which helps to provide a united approach to supporting children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully plays alongside children and helps them to extend their learning through play. She involves all children during activities, which helps to ensure that every child has an equal opportunity to contribute and take part. The childminder observes children's play to help her identify their interests and achievements. She weaves mathematical language into activities. For example, the childminder counts with children as make cakes and encourages older children to compare sizes and shapes. The childminder interacts very well with children to help develop their communication and language skills. She listens carefully to them, repeats back what they have said, and adds new words to help children extend their language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children know and respond positively to the daily routine. The childminder talks to them about what is going to happen next, which, for example, encourages children to help tidy away toys. There are good arrangements to support children's health, well-being and physical development. Children enjoy daily opportunities to spend time in the well- resourced garden and benefit from being in the fresh air. They visit local parks and enjoy walks to school and in the community, helping to build their physical skills and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They develop a range of skills to support their future move on to school. Children follow instructions and have a positive attitude to learning. They extend their understanding of their local community and visit the library, toddler groups and museums. Children become confident in different situations and enjoy trying new activities. They are eager, motivated learners who engage happily in activities and cooperate well together. Children enjoy experimenting with resources and building on previous experiences. They show pride in their achievements and in those of others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305472 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1087042 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Newbottle. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two other childminders.

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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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