Childminder 305519

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 2017 27 January 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not kept up to date with recent legislation or guidance, such as prevent duty, in a timely enough way.  Sometimes, children lose concentration and become distracted from activities because the childminder interrupts their play.  Although the quality of the childminder's teaching is generally good, there are occasions when she does not routinely build upon what children need to learn next.  Self-evaluation is not sufficiently focused on how the childminder can raise the quality of her teaching to improve outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 Children access a wide range of activities which motivates their enjoyment and builds upon their interests.  The childminder monitors children's learning effectively. She has a good overview of where children are in their learning.  The childminder is very caring. She meets children's individual needs and supports their emotional well-being effectively. Children are happy and feel secure and confident in her care.  Parents are involved in their child's learning. The childminder shares information with them about how they can support their child's play and learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of recent changes to safeguarding legislation and keep up to date with new initiatives. 30/05/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 give children more time to become deeply involved in their learning to further enhance their concentration skills  strengthen the quality of teaching to make better use of all opportunities to build upon what children need to learn next  refine self-evaluation to focus more precisely on the improvements that can be made to teaching in order to raise the quality and enhance children's achievements even further.

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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 completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed some relevant documentation. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not kept up to date with more recent safeguarding initiatives, such as prevent duty. However, the childminder took reasonable steps during the inspection to access the relevant documentation. In addition, the childminder has attended all mandatory training to help her keep children safe. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures she should follow if she has a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She ensures information, such as contact numbers, is correct. The childminder evaluates her provision and has identified areas for development. However, these are not yet precise enough to improve her practice further. The childminder works with local schools to develop a consistent approach to strengthening children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's communication and language. She listens to children and repeats what they are saying and extends conversations effectively. As a result, children are confident communicators. The childminder generally uses her assessments well to identify further learning opportunities. Overall, she has a good understanding of how she can support children's play and learning, and usually gives them time to follow their interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder's understanding of recent initiatives is not good enough to assure children's welfare. However, children have a good relationship with the childminder. They enjoy playing with her and are comforted by the regular cuddles and reassurance they receive when they are distressed. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about their children's needs, routines and preferences prior to them starting. She has clear behavioural expectations, which she calmly reinforces. Daily opportunities are provided for children to take part in physical activities. They enjoy spending time outdoors in the childminder's garden or visiting local parks and soft-play centres. This supports their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning. Children talk about the textures of different objects. They develop good relationships with other children and can confidently select resources to play with. Children have the confidence to explore their own ideas in their play and use their imagination. They are developing a range of skills and knowledge in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305519 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1090609 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in the Glebe area of Washington. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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