Childminder 305484

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2018 8 December 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 carries out thorough risk assessments across the areas children use to help keep them safe and secure.  The childminder has established good partnership working with parents. She has systems in place to communicate with other providers, when appropriate. Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder. They state their children are really happy in her care and she has developed close and caring bonds with them.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the early years foundation stage and supports children well to reach their full potential in learning. They have lots of fun and participate enthusiastically in the many exciting learning opportunities available.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They learn how to look after themselves, for example, by washing their hands before eating and after messy play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to link letters and words to pictures to further support their early literacy development.  At times, the childminder does not always maximise opportunities to extend young children's mathematical vocabulary.

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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

 make better use of activities to help further extend children's understanding and enjoyment of early literacy  enhance the development of children's mathematical vocabulary even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning during activities indoors and outdoors.  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 household members.  The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that would alert her to concerns and the actions she should take to protect children. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively to identify areas for further development. For example, she accesses training and meets with other childminders to discuss and share good practice. Effective observation and monitoring of children's progress enable the childminder to identify their interests and plan activities to help them to progress further. The childminder has completed risk assessments of the premises to ensure that any hazards are minimised. Partnerships with parents are strong and information is shared daily to ensure they are up to date with their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make choices about their play from the wide range of resources the childminder stores accessibly around her organised home and garden. They take part in some adult- directed activities and those they choose for themselves. The childminder supervises children constantly and joins in with their play. For example, children love to play imaginatively and confidently direct the childminder. They pretend to travel on the bus and discuss the places they will visit. They identify how many seats will be required for themselves, the doll and childminder. Children are confident to initiate conversations and listen attentively. The childminder also takes children to local toddler groups where they socialise and get to know other children of similar ages, which provides them with good opportunities to develop their social skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a welcoming and homely environment. They are settled and confident in the childminder's home. She acts as a good role model and children behave extremely well. This all helps to support their emotional well-being and helps them to feel valued. Children enjoy the responsibility of small tasks, such as clearing away after activities. They discuss how they must hold the handrail while using the stairs. This demonstrates their understanding of keeping themselves safe. Outdoors they have lovely opportunities to play in the fresh air and carefully fill and empty various containers in the water tray. They demonstrate good physical control as they skilfully hold a pencil and trace letters. They enjoy regular walks and trips to local parks which provide opportunities for exercise and promotes their good physical health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children work comfortably within the ranges of development for their ages. They are keen, active learners who enjoy simple challenges. The childminder successfully helps children to gain an awareness of the differences and similarities between themselves and others. Children make good progress from their starting points and gain the required skills they need as they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305484 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1103501 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Washington. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during bank holidays and annual 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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