Childminder EY462081

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 May 2018 29 July 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

 Children develop secure physical skills. They enjoy activities that help to develop their smaller muscles, such as using tweezers to pick up small figures. They develop their larger muscles well and enjoy playing energetically in the outdoor area.  The childminder and her assistant have effective and comprehensive methods of assessment. They detect any gaps in children's learning and make plans to close them quickly. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She keeps them up to date about children's progress. They work effectively together to promote continuity of children's learning, development and care.  The childminder and her assistant have a positive and consistent approach to managing behaviour. They provide positive role models, offer constant praise and encouragement and deal with any issues in line with strategies agreed with parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 When children attend additional early years settings, the childminder does not always share information frequently enough to fully support consistency in children's welfare and learning.  The childminder does not always provide a range of opportunities to enable children to explore and investigate more.

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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

 develop more secure partnerships with other early years professionals and settings that children attend, to support further continuity in their learning  enhance the range of opportunities that helps to support children's investigation and exploration skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's progress. She spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation and records, including evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector took account of parents' comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Children are safe in the childminder's care and she has a good knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. Necessary suitability checks for her assistant have been completed. The childminder has a range of detailed policies and procedures. She shares these with parents and carers so that they are aware of her practice when caring for their children. The childminder monitors the educational programmes and progress of children effectively. The relationship between the childminder and her assistant is professional and supportive. Effective supervision and coaching are provided to continually develop the assistant's knowledge and skills. The childminder reflects on her practice with her assistant and identifies areas for further development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant understand how children learn through play. They provide an appropriate balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. For example, the childminder allows children free choice from an extensive range of resources and follows their lead. Children are engaged and interested in their learning. The childminder shares observations and photographs with parents to keep them informed of their child's development. She gives high priority to supporting children's communication and language skills. For example, the childminder models good language and provides them with opportunities to talk and express themselves through music and dance. Children show signs of developing early writing skills as they enjoy experimenting and making marks with different resources, such as paints and pencils.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to help new children settle in. She gets to know children in her care well and is highly responsive to their individual needs. This has a positive effect on children's emotional well-being. The childminder takes children to a range of toddler groups. This provides them with the opportunity to build friendships with other children and helps to develop their confidence. Children have regular access to the outdoors and move around freely. The childminder skilfully uses this to develop children's understanding of safety, for example, on steps. She provides healthy food that meets children's individual needs. Meals are served to children in a social setting and the childminder uses this time to develop children's understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children work within the stages of development typical for their age and gain a wide range of skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning. They are actively engaged in their chosen activities and show sustained concentration as they play for prolonged periods. Children independently return to favourite activities that help them build on their skills and extend their learning. They demonstrate good imagination, for example, as they make cups of tea for the dolls and take them for a walk.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462081 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1105519 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Sunderland. She operates all year round, from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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