Childminder EY266894

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 November 2017 11 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

 The childminder has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. She uses her observations to plan activities that interest children and support what they need to learn next.  The childminder is warm, sensitive and caring and she builds strong relationships with the children in her care. She meets children's individual needs effectively. Children are happy and feel secure with her.  The childminder has good links with the local school and regularly shares records of children's achievements and progress with them. This helps to promote continuity of care and learning for the children.  The childminder successfully promotes children's good behaviour. She encourages them to share, take turns and play cooperatively together. The childminder recognises and praises children's achievements and supports them to gain confidence.  Daily conversations with parents help to provide continuity of care and complement

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This provision is good

children's learning. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the service that she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet targeted professional development opportunities to help enhance her practice to an even higher level.  Self-evaluation processes are not fully developed to include the views of all parents.

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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

 focus more accurately on how professional development opportunities can be used to raise the quality of the already good practice to an outstanding level  develop self-evaluation processes to include the views of all parents.

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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 viewed the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements.  The inspector looked at all relevant documentation, such as children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she were to have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder checks the environment on a daily basis to ensure it remains a safe place for children to play. Overall, the childminder evaluates the service that she provides. She has addressed recommendations well from her previous inspection to raise the quality of the service. Generally, the childminder identifies where improvements need to be made in her setting. She monitors and reviews children's progress to ensure there are no gaps in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Children are supported well to develop their communication and language. The childminder talks with them and provides a commentary to describe what they are doing. Young children develop their literacy skills well. They choose favourite books, snuggle up next to the childminder and listen with interest while she reads. The childminder reads stories using good expression and tone to successfully hold young children's attention. Children's early mathematical skills are supported well. The childminder uses appropriate language to help promote children's understanding of colour, shape and number during play. Children develop a good awareness of the world around them. They enjoy exploring the local environment, playing on equipment at the park and exploring the local wooded areas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to talk to parents and get to know their children. She collects appropriate information about children before they start and helps them to manage the move from home into her care with confidence. Children settle very well and develop strong attachments. The childminder knows the children and responds to their every need. For example, she readily recognises when young children become tired or hungry. The childminder supports the children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, she encourages children to eat healthy food and provides them with daily opportunities to have fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and sociable. They make independent choices about their play. Babies develop curiosity and an enthusiasm to discover new things. They develop their independence and try to feed themselves. Young children develop good physical skills and coordination. For example, they explore toys with buttons and flaps. Children learn about similarities and differences between people and cultures beyond their own community. All children make good progress in their learning. The skills they gain prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY266894 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1091763 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Cleadon, Sunderland. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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