Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date 4 March 2019 Previous inspection date 26 April 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder plans activities and experiences that appeal to children and incorporate their interests. This helps children to engage in their learning and contributes to the good progress they make. n Children are independent and resilient learners. They make choices in their play and concentrate well during activities. This helps to prepare them very well for later learning in school. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. They say they have 'total peace of mind' and that children have lots of fun in her care. Parents contribute to assessments and plans for their children's learning and are very pleased with the progress that their children make. n The childminder demonstrates a good capacity for ongoing improvement. She seeks feedback from parents and children to help evaluate her provision and identify ways to build on her good practice. n Children are at ease in the childminder's care. They demonstrate a sense of belonging

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This provision is good

and regularly approach her for support and reassurance. Children benefit from plenty of praise that helps to raise their self-esteem. n Plans for children's learning are not focused precisely enough on what they most need to learn next to ensure that they are supported to make the best possible progress. n Occasionally, the childminder does not support children as well as possible to acknowledge their own emotions and develop a better understanding of the needs and feelings of others.

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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

n plan more precisely for children's learning to focus on the next steps in their learning and help them to make even better progress n encourage children more consistently to acknowledge and discuss their own feelings and help them to develop a deeper understanding about the needs and feelings of others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed its impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector evaluated an activity alongside the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documents, including evidence of suitability checks carried out on adults at the address. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She completes regular checks on her home and considers children's safety before going on outings. The childminder undertakes a range of professional development opportunities to help enhance her practice. For example, she attends training courses and meets with other childminders to share ideas and knowledge. The childminder monitors the progress children make, which helps her to identify any concerns relating to their learning and development. She shares information with other settings that children attend. They compare their assessments of children's learning to help support children's ongoing development in partnership.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their learning. They benefit from an appropriate balance of adult-led activities and opportunities for independent play. The childminder is responsive to children's emerging ideas and supports them well to lead their own learning. For example, they mix together dough and sand and use it to make different marks in paint. This helps to promote their creative development. Children enjoy listening to stories read by the childminder. She encourages children to discuss the pictures, ask questions and predict what might come next. This helps children to develop early skills in literacy. The childminder supports children's developing communication skills well. For example, she asks skilful questions and that encourage children to think and describe their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to get know children well before they start to attend. This helps them to settle quickly into her care. Overall, the childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. She has a positive approach and models good manners and respect. Children follow her instructions and respond to her prompts and reminders for good behaviour. They benefit from nutritious food and drinks and plenty of fresh air and exercise. This helps to promote their good physical health. The childminder encourages good hygiene habits, such as handwashing, that help children to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children visit group activities in the community. This helps them to experience being part of a larger group and to develop social skills in preparation for starting school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working within the levels of development that are typically expected for their age. They are motivated to join in activities and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. Children learn key skills in mathematics and literacy that help to provide a good foundation for later learning. For example, they become familiar with letters and numbers as the childminder supports them to write a shopping list. They use a variety of methods to draw, such as pens, paint and tracing their fingers through sand, giving meaning to the marks they make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462870 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10075458 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 26 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Washington, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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Registers

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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Registers

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