Childminder EY319004

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 October 2017 19 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 is warm and caring, and provides children with lots of time and attention. She helps them to learn how to interact with other children, such as sharing and turn taking, and this helps to have a positive impact on their friendships.  The premises are safe and secure. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to identify and minimise any hazards around the home and on outings.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder. Parents report that children are keen to attend, and this helps to reassure them about the childminder's good quality of care.  The childminder regularly discusses her practice with other childminders to share ideas and enhance her knowledge and skills.  The childminder celebrates children's achievements, encouraging their confidence and self-esteem. Children follow familiar routines, which enhance their sense of security.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet precisely target areas for further development in her practice, that are sharply focused on raising the quality of the provision even further.  The childminder does not always organise resources well enough to support children's independence and decision-making skills.

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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

 develop self-evaluation procedures to identify more precise areas for development that will help raise the quality of teaching to a higher level  review how the resources are displayed to children, to improve their ability to choose and independently access what they would like to play with.

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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. 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 spoke to a number of parents and took into account their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role to protect children and implements a range of procedures to keep children safe. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder observes and monitors children's progress and makes accurate assessments of their learning. She shares these with parents and other settings that the children attend. The childminder takes account of the views of parents and communicates with other settings well, to support her understanding of individual children. This helps her to meet their needs successfully. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children. She provides enjoyable activities that include good learning opportunities. For example, children enjoy exploring leaves and pinecones. They use magnifying glasses to hunt for plastic bugs and animals. Younger children enjoy the rustling sound the leaves make. Children's mathematical understanding is developing well. For example, children count the bugs and animals they have found and sort them into matching groups. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their communication and language skills, such as singing and signing action songs and rhymes. She takes children to local toddler groups and soft play areas. This gives children a wider range of experiences, such as opportunities to socialise with other children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a welcoming and homely environment where children feel safe, secure and content. New children settle quickly and are confident. They demonstrate close relationships with the childminder, as they snuggle into her when they are tired and confidently engage in conversations with her. The childminder is sensitive to their individual needs and emotional well-being. She provides regular opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and exercise. For example, they play in the garden, walk the family dog and visit the local park. This helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children benefit from regular opportunities to explore the wider community. They enjoy books and learn how to use them, for example, by turning the pages carefully. Children receive good support from the childminder to talk about what they see and to learn new vocabulary. Young children are included and engaged in all activities. They listen carefully, follow instructions and show good levels of concentration. Children develop good skills that prepare them well for their next stages of learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319004 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1092568 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Washington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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