Childminder EY265274

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2017 8 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

 Parents comment, 'My child loves coming here and spending time with the childminder and other children' and 'My child always tells me stories about what she has been doing in her care'. Parents share information about what their child has been doing at home.  Teaching is good. The well-qualified childminder completes regular observations and makes accurate assessments of children's learning. The childminder regularly shares information with parents and other early years providers where children attend. She reviews children's progress and identifies any gaps in their learning.  Children behave well and demonstrate good levels of self-esteem. The childminder provides children with regular praise and encouragement. She encourages children to develop good sharing and turn-taking skills. These help to promote children's social skills.  Children demonstrate a keen interest in books and develop good literacy skills. They

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This provision is good

listen to stories being told with increasing attention. Children join in with familiar sounds and identify different features displayed in the pictures. They handle books with precision, including lifting flaps and turning dials.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage children to take responsibility in managing their own self-care needs and extend their independence.  The childminder, on occasions, does not use the correct pronunciation of words when conversing with children and reading stories.

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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 opportunities for children to develop further independence in self-care skills  reinforce the correct pronunciation of words to help children expand on their language skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living 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 demonstrates a good understanding of the local safeguarding procedures and is aware of the steps to follow should she be concerned about the welfare of a child. She supervises children well and is vigilant to any changes at home. The childminder reviews the safety of her premises and encourages children to recognise hazards within the environment. For instance, she talks to them about the importance of tidying away after playing with resources. The childminder works closely with other childminders and shares practice ideas. She attends regular training and identifies areas of her provision she would like to enhance. For example, the childminder has identified she would like to enhance her outdoor environment for those children who prefer to learn outside. The childminder invites parents and children to share their views in helping to identify any gaps in practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have access to a very wide range of stimulating resources which is tailored to their interests and abilities. They invent their own games and invite the childminder to join in their play. The childminder follows their lead and encourages them to think about what might happen next, helping to promote their thinking skills. Children join in with action rhymes and sing along to their favourite music and rhymes. They have opportunities to participate in art and craft activities, including combining materials to create slimy dough. These help to promote children's creative skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very nurturing and responsive to children's needs. Children demonstrate a secure attachment to the childminder. The childminder takes them on regular outings, including trips to soft-play centres and the local park. Children enjoy exploring large, muddy puddles in the rain and laugh as they jump into them, helping to develop their physical skills. The childminder works closely with parents to help provide children with nutritional foods. She talks to children about the importance of washing their hands before mealtimes, helping to promote healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from what they know and can already do. They line toy animals along the ground and show an interest in matching them to the ones in their favourite storybooks. Children confidently match colours correctly and learn to develop their counting skills, helping to promote their mathematical development. Children use technological resources and show a keen interest in how things work. They use their skills to operate simple equipment. Children are equipped with the key skills needed for their future learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY265274 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1091750 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She has a childcare 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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