Childminder EY496521

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 January 2018 Not applicable

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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 develops good partnerships with parents and seeks feedback to understand their needs and the effectiveness of her practice. Children benefit from continuity in their learning and care.  The childminder provides stimulating play activities and interacts well with children to support their good progress. Children freely choose resources that interest them and show great levels of concentration as they investigate and try new experiences.  Overall, the childminder works well in partnership with parents. She informs parents about the progress their children make. She has established successful communication systems to enable parents to be actively involved in their children's ongoing learning.  Children are happy. The childminder has a reassuring approach and supports children effectively to help them settle. She has a warm and caring nature. She praises children's efforts to help boost their self-esteem and support their emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have an enhanced understanding of how to use the repetitive play of young children, such as trying to post objects, in order to extend their learning even further.  The childminder does not consistently promote parents involvement as well as possible on entry to identify how to support children's initial assessments and planning of activities more effectively.

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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 understanding of how to use the repetitive actions of young children when they play, in order to maximise their learning  provide more opportunities for parents to share information about children's existing abilities on entry, in order to support the initial assessments and planning of activities more effectively.

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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 discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions and from the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to recognise when a child's welfare may be at risk. She knows the procedures to follow if a concern arises. The childminder actively develops her professional skills and knowledge. For example, following safeguarding training, she has a more comprehensive understanding of wider safeguarding issues and how to swiftly respond to any concerns. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of her home to help ensure the areas used for childminding remain safe and secure. She evaluates her practice well, taking into account parents' views. She makes clear and achievable actions to help her to meet parents' and children's needs better. For instance, she has invested in an allotment garden and uses this to promote children's learning and healthy lifestyles.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and supports them to make good progress in their learning. She provides children with enjoyable sensory activities, such as shaving foam. The childminder demonstrates how to use the resources. For example, she shows children how to make patterns by rolling the wheels of a toy car through the foam. The childminder adapts her teaching style as needed. For instance, she swiftly recognises the activities children show more interest in and provides additional resources to help build on their developing curiosity. The childminder fosters children's communication and language skills well. She uses lots of ongoing interactions with children and provides them with a running commentary of what they are doing. The childminder incorporates mathematical awareness into their play. For example, children explore various toy dinosaurs and look to see which are the biggest and the smallest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers frequent praise and positive reinforcement for children's efforts and achievements. She nurtures children's well-being and sense of self-esteem effectively. The childminder helps children to develop their independence, such as providing a stimulating environment where they can self-select resources. She helps children to develop social skills through activities, such as taking them to a variety of activity groups and various places in the community. The childminder actively promotes healthy lifestyles. For example, children enjoy taking part in daily walks to and from school and outdoor visits to local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and eager explorers, developing the skills that help them prepare for their move on to school. They develop mathematical and literacy skills that are appropriate to their age of development. Children learn to socialise with other children and adults through a variety of outings in the local community. They develop early problem-solving skills. For example, young children work out how to turn on interactive toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496521 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1034881 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Southwick, Sunderland. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder 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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