Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 August 2017 17 October 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Parents are complimentary about the care and teaching their children receive. They value the warm and friendly atmosphere in the childminder's home.  Children thrive in the welcoming environment. They make good progress in their learning. Toys and resources are easily accessible and allow children to make choices in their play successfully.  The childminder works hard in partnership with other settings the children attend and welcomes teachers to visit children in her home. This helps support children's continuity of care and learning.  Children's behaviour is good. They form close bonds with the childminder and her assistant, who respond to the children with warmth and affection.  The childminder observes children and assesses their development well. She plans for what children need to do next, taking into account their ages, stages of development and interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are some missed opportunities to promote and develop young children's understanding of healthy lifestyles and good hygiene practices.  Occasionally, the routine of the day interrupts children's play and they are not given sufficient time to complete their chosen tasks and play.

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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

 make even better use of all opportunities to help build on young children's understanding of healthy lifestyles  improve on daily routines to ensure children's play is not interrupted and that they have sufficient time to complete their chosen tasks and play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have completed safeguarding training. They understand their responsibilities to protect children's welfare and safeguard them from abuse or neglect. The childminder provides regular guidance to her assistant and appropriate suitability checks are in place. They work together to evaluate the care and teaching provided. The childminder has worked well since her last inspection to address previous actions and recommendations. Parents welcome the support they receive through regular newsletters, shared resources and progress reports of their children's development. This helps them to support their children's learning at home further. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to identify future training needs in order to extend children's progress across all areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively uses observations of children's learning to plan and prepare activities which capture their interests. She completes regular assessments of their learning and provides parents with written summaries of the required progress check when children are aged between two and three years. Children enjoy small-world imaginative play and become thoroughly engrossed playing with the fairy garden outdoors. The childminder skilfully engages them in meaningful conversation, helping to extend their imagination and develop their ongoing communication skills. Babies develop well physically as they learn to reach out and grasp resources in their play. All children show determination and concentrate until they succeed in their chosen tasks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being, health and physical development well. Her home is welcoming and well resourced. Children show a sense of belonging as they access a range of toys and resources to support their play. Children learn to be independent. For example, they attend to their personal care routines, and serve and help prepare their own snacks. Children's behaviour is good and the childminder and her assistant are good role models. They provide children with plenty of encouragement and praise as they play. This helps children to develop their self-esteem and confidence in their own abilities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They develop good skills in readiness for the move on to school. Children learn about the wider world and their own culture through activities they engage in. For example, they recall the birthday card they made for the Queen and the subsequent thank you letter they received back. Children learn about mathematical concepts as they use tools to make patterns in the sand. This helps them to develop small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing. Sharing books with adults, children discuss methods of recycling, which helps them understand how they can help to care for their environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446139 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1107815 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 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Washington, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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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