Childminder 305673

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 2018 14 August 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder has an extremely warm, nurturing approach and treats children with the utmost kindness and respect. She very significantly supports children's emotional well-being and children thrive in her care.  The childminder shows a good understanding of how children learn and effectively plans activities to support what children need to learn next. She observes children as they play and completes accurate assessments of their learning.  The childminder provides a good range of activities to successfully involve all children. Children are very interested and enjoy their learning. They make good progress from their starting points in learning.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents and the other settings that children also attend. She regularly shares valuable information to support continuity in care and learning for children.  The childminder provides a highly stimulating and very attractive environment. An

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This provision is good

excellent range of activities is on offer for children. Children show high levels of motivation and enthusiasm when they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation does not have the precise detail that helps to identify ongoing priorities and plans for further development.

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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 the way self-evaluation is used to help to identify further areas for development to continually improve the already good practice.

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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. She jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect the welfare of children. She is clear about her reporting procedures and the signs and symptoms which might indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder makes sure she keeps her knowledge of how to protect children up to date. She works well with other professionals, such as other local childminders. They regularly meet up and share ideas, which helps to enhance her teaching skills and improve her knowledge. Children's development is closely monitored to ensure they make good progress. Parents are well informed about their child's progress and activities. They speak highly about the service the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled in her interactions with children and they are developing effective communication and language skills. The childminder supports children to develop a good mathematical knowledge. She engages children in learning about colours and numbers, using their interest in vehicles. The childminder encourages children to solve problems as they fit pieces of train track together. Children have many opportunities to be creative and show great delight as they blow bubbles through 'elephant trunks' they have made with socks. Children have many exciting opportunities to learn about the world in which they live. They understand that plants need water and light to grow. Children explore nature and look for bugs using magnifying glasses.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely happy, very safe and exceedingly confident in the setting. The childminder is highly attentive to children's individual needs. Children are extremely independent and manage their own care needs very well. The childminder very successfully encourages children to make healthy choices. Children enjoy extremely healthy meals and drinking water is available throughout the day. Children help the childminder to plant and grow vegetables in her garden and allotment. They comment that their produce will make them 'healthy' and 'grow bigger' when they eat it. Children benefit from stimulating outdoor play, exercise and plenty of opportunities for fresh air. Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder encourages children to be very thoughtful and caring towards each other. Children share, take turns and cooperate exceptionally well with each other. They delight in the praise they receive from the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

childminder for their achievements which are displayed on a 'kindness tree'.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children confidently develop the skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. They learn about the letters in their names and experiment with writing. Children demonstrate an excellent awareness of safety and talk to the childminder about using cream and wearing sunglasses to keep themselves safe in the sun. They learn to be sociable and friendly with other adults and children. Children develop their early writing skills when they practise making marks and use various media to support them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305673 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1127885 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Washington, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She receives funding to provide early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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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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