Childminder EY312267

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2018 5 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

 The childminder is well qualified and, overall, shows commitment to continually refresh her skills and knowledge. She works closely with other childminders and professionals to enable her to share ideas and suggestions.  Children comfortably lead their own learning and are happy to get involved in a wide range of exciting activities. The childminder provides appropriate levels of support and guidance to children when required.  The childminder makes effective use of community groups to build on children's personal, social and emotional development. Children develop their interactions as they mix with their peers and other adults.  All children acquire key skills in preparation for school. They are confident and independent learners. The childminder establishes good links with other early years settings to support children with their future moves.  The childminder involves children in regular outings in the local area. These

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This provision is good

opportunities enable children to try new experiences and extend their physical skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make good use of self-evaluation to focus more specifically on making improvements to her practice that particularly benefit children's future outcomes.  The childminder does not always use the information gained from her observations and assessments to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning.

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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 self-evaluation systems to focus more precisely on making future changes to the provision that specifically benefit children's learning and development  strengthen planning systems to focus more sharply on what children need to learn next and promote even more rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children and observed play and learning opportunities.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records and policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written questionnaires obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder continually carries out visual checks on her premises to ensure the indoor and outdoor environments are safe and secure for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures. She clearly knows who to contact if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder is confident to discuss potential signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. Furthermore, she has attended significant training to enable her to safeguard children who may be at risk of being exposed to radicalisation and extreme views.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop good mathematical skills. For example, the childminder encourages them to practise their counting, recognise numbers and explore size and speed during small- world play with vehicles. The childminder successfully promotes children's communication and language development. She models how to correctly pronounce words and introduces new vocabulary. In addition, the childminder asks a selection of purposeful questions to support children to think for themselves. The childminder uses relevant guidance documents to enable her to monitor children's ongoing progress across all seven areas of learning. Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder communicates effectively with them on a daily basis to keep them informed about their children's activities and care routines. On entry to the setting, parents are asked to share details about their children's capabilities and skills to establish their starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is fully aware of how to appropriately manage children's behaviour. She reinforces expectations and supports children to understand that their actions have consequences. Children's well-being is successfully fostered. The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and homely environment and develops caring and loving relationships with children. Healthy snacks are offered to children and the childminder discusses the benefits of following good hygiene practices. Children gain their own awareness of where food comes from. For instance, the childminder involves them in planting activities to learn about the growth process and change over time.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They easily understand how and why things work and develop good problem-solving skills. Children thoroughly enjoy participating in role-play activities. They extend their imaginations as they pretend to care and show concern for the dolls. Children show high levels of enthusiasm and listen attentively to an assortment of familiar stories. This helps to enhance their early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312267 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1087235 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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