Childminder EY358204

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2017 20 January 2015

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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's qualifications underpin her extensive knowledge of child development. She is a natural teacher who instinctively builds on what children can already do by providing additional challenge during their play.  The childminder is caring and sensitive to children's emotional needs. Children are very happy and settled in her care.  Children behave well. The childminder is calm and sympathetic. She offers constant praise and encouragement. She listens closely to what children say and provides consistent messages. Children are extremely well mannered.  The childminder accesses a wealth of professional development opportunities to improve outcomes for children. She has ambitious plans for her provision and seeks out training to help her achieve these.  The childminder is highly skilled at developing children's communication and language. She uses effective questioning techniques, listens to them while playing and gives them

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This provision is good

clear explanations to improve their emerging language.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not found highly successful ways to engage parents consistently in her self-evaluation to help identify areas for further improvement.

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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 the self-evaluation process and involve parents more fully in identifying where aspects of the provision can be improved.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed activities and assessed the impact on children's development. She spoke to children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection. She looked at documentation and records, including evidence of the suitability of all adults within the home.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of child protection. She recognises the signs that suggest a child may be suffering from harm and knows who to contact should she have concerns. The childminder effectively minimises potential risks to children and meets their specific needs very well. She exchanges information with health professionals and parents to develop specific teaching strategies. This helps her to support children well to make good progress from their starting points. The childminder has a detailed knowledge of the legal requirements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She has a clear understanding of children's stages of development and liaises with parents when a child first starts in her care to find out what they know and can do. Overall, the childminder makes accurate observations and precise assessments of children's progress, which helps her to monitor and address any gaps in their learning promptly. Through daily discussions, she keeps parents informed about what children have done while in her care. Parents comment that they are very fortunate to have the childminder in their lives as she provides children with an excellent start in life. The childminder plans enjoyable learning experiences and interacts well to support children's learning. For example, when children show an interest in different animals, the childminder encourages them to name the animals, making comparisons, discussing differences and skilfully introducing counting. The childminder supports children's early

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

literacy skills effectively. For example, she encourages children to read books and to act out favourite stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a strong attachment to the childminder. They respond well to the calm atmosphere she creates. Children settle quickly and listen when the childminder explains the simple boundaries she has in place. The childminder encourages children to make choices and respects their decisions. For example, children choose a seat and persevere with independently fastening the straps. Children use very good manners without being prompted. For example, they thank the childminder for her help. Children freely choose where to play, using different areas of her home. The childminder ensures that children have opportunities for fresh air through accessing local parks and places of interest.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop good skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, including school. Children are very independent and prefer to try and work things out themselves before asking for help. They communicate their wants and needs and show an enthusiasm for learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358204 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1093107 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Sunderland. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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