Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2017 8 December 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

 The childminder has successfully addressed the improvements raised during her last inspection. She has sought advice from the local authority and from other childminders to strengthen her skills and put new ideas into practice.  The childminder provides tailored settling-in sessions to support children's emotional welfare. Children form secure bonds with the childminder. They approach her comfortably for cuddles and reassurance. Children have fun and behave well.  The childminder repeats words clearly and gives a running commentary on what children are doing. Young children listen carefully and follow simple instructions. Children develop good communication and language skills.  The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children. She encourages them to follow their interests and make choices about what they would like to do. Children enjoy frequent outings to places of local interest.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents and families are effective. The childminder encourages parents to share information about children's skills and interests from the start and uses this to plan activities well. Children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder reflects on her provision, she has not fully developed new systems to help identify clear and targeted priorities for further improvements.  The childminder has not yet established a fully focused programme of professional development to help extend her teaching skills further.

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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 processes for reflection further to help identify specific priorities for future improvement that help raise standards to the highest level  strengthen the programme of professional development to prioritise improving existing knowledge and teaching skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching activities and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed an evaluated activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.  The inspector took into account the views of parents expressed in written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder completes child protection training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. She knows the needs and interests of children in her care very well. The experienced childminder monitors children's progress continuously. She identifies and addresses any areas for development. The childminder shares information with parents daily, for example, in written diaries, and supports learning to continue this at home. Parents regularly contribute to observations and assessments of their children's achievements. They value the care and learning experiences their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses individual planning effectively to enhance children's learning and build upon their current interests. Young children have plenty of opportunities to share and talk about their favourite books with the childminder. They identify the animals in the illustrations and make the noises for each one. The childminder is playful and interacts positively with children at their level. She focuses on children's interests and offers further resources to help extend their play. For example, children use their imaginations as they choose from a selection of small-world farm animals and finger puppets to accompany the stories. Young children delight in joining in spontaneously with actions during familiar songs and rhymes. They chat happily with the childminder. This helps to develop their good communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder acts as a positive role model. She uses good manners and offers frequent praise and encouragement to support the development of children's self-esteem and confidence. Children are learning to be independent. They help with simple tasks. For example, young children wipe the blackboard clean so that they can make new marks with chalk. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills and benefit from fresh air on outings to farms, parks and beaches. The childminder regularly plans a range of visits to local playgroups where children can socialise and mix with others. This helps them to understand more about the wider community. Children follow good hygiene routines, including cleaning their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in acquiring the key skills required for their future learning and their eventual move on to nursery and school. They are eager to communicate and are enthusiastic learners. Children freely make independent choices in their play and have good levels of concentration. They show curiosity as they play and are keen to explore and investigate a variety of resources. Young children are confident, happy and settled at the childminder's home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305499 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1107522 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 December 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Sunderland. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during 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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