Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 1 June 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

 Children are cared for in a welcoming environment where they are treated as part of the family.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's language development. She alters her language effectively when talking to younger children or those learning English as an additional language.  Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they know they must wear sun cream in hot weather.  Children behave very well within the childminder's home. They receive gentle reminders and age-appropriate explanations of boundaries within the home. This helps children to understand why simple rules are in place.  The childminder places a high priority on keeping children safe. Effective risk assessments ensure all areas accessed by children are safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems for self-evaluation do not fully focus on raising the quality of the setting even further.  Professional development is not yet focused sharply enough on further extending knowledge and skills of how the youngest children learn, in order to help raise the quality of teaching to a higher 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

 strengthen self-evaluation processes that raise the quality of the setting even further  build further on opportunities for professional development that help to extend skills, practice and knowledge of how the youngest children learn and raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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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 is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to act and who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She has good systems in place to ensure her knowledge of child protection procedures is up to date. She attends all necessary training to update her skills and knowledge in relation to safeguarding. A good overview is maintained of activities and experiences offered to children to ensure they reflect their interests and stage of development. The childminder reviews children's progress effectively. This helps her to identify where children may require additional support to meet their individual learning needs. The childminder works with other professionals to support children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She uses her assessments to identify what children need to learn next. She builds on these effectively when supporting children's learning. The childminder plays alongside children and extends their learning effectively. She seizes opportunities to extend their language and communication. Good support enables children to begin to solve everyday problems for themselves. For example, children are encouraged to work out for themselves how to peel the backs off stickers. The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She encourages a two-way flow of information, in order to help her support children's learning effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. Flexible settling-in arrangements help children to settle quickly. The childminder obtains detailed information about children's care needs. This helps her to meet these needs effectively when they first start. As a result, the childminder knows children well and responds quickly when they show signs of tiredness. This supports children's emotional well-being. Children learn to share and take turns. For example, the childminder sensitively reminds children to take turns as they pass the football to each other. Children access the childminder's garden and attend activities within the community where they enjoy being physically energetic.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop a wide range of key skills and knowledge that supports their readiness for school. Children are confident and enthusiastic learners. They listen well and respond positively to instructions. Older children learn how to handle books and talk about illustrations. They count accurately within their play. Younger children explore the world around them. They learn how to take turns with resources and extend their vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276158 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1091855 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Washington, Tyne and Wear. She holds a National Vocational Qualification at Level 3. She operates all year round, from 7am 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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