Childminder EY468889

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2017 12 February 2014

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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

 Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works well with parents to share a two-way flow of information about children's development and well-being. Parents comment positively that they are very happy with the service he provides.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. He uses what he knows about their interests to plan activities that engage children and help them to move on in their learning.  The childminder is kind, caring and friendly. He spends time getting to know children well. Children settle and develop good relationships with the childminder. They demonstrate that they are happy and comfortable in his care.  The childminder teaches children to keep themselves and others safe. For example, they practise emergency evacuation procedures to help ensure they can act swiftly and safely in the event of a fire. Children learn about road safety on outings. This helps

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This provision is good

them to understand danger and how to access and manage risks safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder introduces new vocabulary as children play he is not consistent in modelling the correct pronunciation of some words.

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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

 model how to pronounce words correctly so children learn the correct way to say and use them

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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 a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussion with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable of the potential signs of harm and neglect and the process for raising his concerns. He supervises children vigilantly at all times. The childminder makes thorough checks to ensure his home and the other venues he visits with children, are safe for them to use. This helps to ensure that children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder monitors children's progress accurately and plans how to close any gaps in their learning. He has completed all mandatory training and keeps up to date with the latest legislation through his own research. This helps to improve his practice and promote better outcomes for children. The childminder effectively evaluates and reflects on the quality of the provision, to identify areas for further improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages in daily discussion with parents about the progress their children are making. Overall, the childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. He extends their thinking and vocabulary through his interaction and varied questions about what they want to do. For example, he says, 'What shall we have, this one or that one?' Children show a growing interest in books and enjoy sharing the experience as they sit close to the childminder to listen to their favourite stories. The childminder uses different voices and tone to encourage children to join in. He extends children's learning further by encouraging them to repeat words and to look at the pictures. This helps children to listen with increasing attention.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and form strong bonds and warm relationships with the childminder. The childminder clearly understands the way that change can affect children and offers gradual settling-in sessions for children new to the setting. This helps children adjust at a pace suited to their individual needs. Children learn the importance of taking turns and sharing through play. The childminder recognises their efforts and achievements and gives plenty of praise and encouragement. This helps to develop confidence and good self-esteem. The childminder effectively promotes children's health and well-being. He provides homemade meals and snacks for children that are nutritious and well balanced.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic learners and are well prepared for the next stages in their learning. They to learn and sustain their concentration well on activities they enjoy. Children make choices and lead their play confidently. They join in enthusiastically with action songs and rhymes, laughing as they jump and hop. Children learn good social skills and gain confidence, such as when they mix with other children at a weekly playgroup. They show an increasing ability to describe number, shape, colour and size correctly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468889 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1102751 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in South Hylton, Sunderland. The childminder works alongside his wife who is a registered childminder. He operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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