Childminder EY320080

Inspection date 20 June 2019 Previous inspection date 17 October 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 has improved her practice. She has made sure that her knowledge is up to date and ensured that she has met all the actions that were set at her last inspection. The childminder has attended training to develop her understanding of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder completes regular observations of the children. She monitors their development and identifies any gaps in their learning. All children make good progress from their starting points in learning. n The childminder has extended her understanding of how to protect children. She has reviewed her policies and procedures and updated her knowledge of how to monitor and record children's injuries. n The childminder and her assistant provide a nurturing environment and strive to offer the best possible care for children. They are kind, gentle and caring in their manner. Children develop strong attachments with the childminder and her assistant. This helps

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This provision is good

them to feel emotionally secure. n The childminder provides parents with information about their children's care and learning. Parents are very happy with the service provided and comment that the childminder and her assistant are 'amazing' and 'go above and beyond'. n The childminder reflects on her practice and makes plans for improvement. However, she does not regularly seek the views of parents to further build on evaluations of her setting and achieve continuous improvement at a higher level. n Children do not have consistent opportunities to explore, investigate and develop their natural curiosity. n The childminder does not provide regular opportunities for children to be aware of the community around them and to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and 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 seek the views of parents to further evaluate the provision and target areas for continuous improvement n encourage children to explore and investigate different materials to build on their learning and curiosity n enhance the opportunities for children to learn about their community and explore the similarities and differences between people and cultures.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at a sample of relevant documentation, including children's learning journals and assessment records. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have completed training to update their knowledge about child protection issues. They know what to do if they are worried about a child's welfare. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder makes good use of professional development opportunities and uses what she learns to benefit the children. For example, she has enhanced how she assesses children's levels of development and plans for what they need to learn next. The childminder strives to continually improve. For instance, she has recently developed her outdoor learning environment. The childminder supports her assistant well to understand his responsibilities. She supervises and monitors his practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities which follow children's interests and to help them make good progress in their learning. She supports children's knowledge of mathematics effectively. For example, the childminder encourages children to count and discuss colours and shapes when the play. Children play happily with appropriate equipment in the garden, such as balls and on the slide and swings. This helps children to develop their physical skills and coordination. The childminder and her assistant support children to develop their communication and language. They talk with children constantly and provide a commentary to describe what they are doing. The childminder encourages babies to learn to take turns and respond appropriately during games, such as joining in with a game of peekaboo in a play tunnel. She offers children some opportunities to learn about the world around them. They plant their own food in the garden, such as

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

apples and pears, and help to feed the fish and newts in the fenced-off garden pond.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant provide calm and consistent care. They make sure that children are happy, well looked after and enjoy what they do. The childminder invites children to attend settling-in sessions. She gathers information from parents to help her get to know children well from the start. Children settle very quickly in the childminder's care. The childminder provides children with nutritious meals, snacks and drinks and develops children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, she encourages children to eat a range of fruit and vegetables at snack times. Children have lots of opportunities to play outdoors and access fresh air and exercise in the garden. Children's behaviour is managed well. They learn to listen, follow instructions and play cooperatively together.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate that they feel happy and secure, and display high levels of self- esteem. They move around the home confidently and select their own activities from a range of resources. Children spend long periods of time engaged in activities. They demonstrate good independence skills. Children wash their own hands before eating and learn to manage their own self-care routines. All children are developing the skills that will support them for their future learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320080 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10085669 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 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 17 October 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Sunderland. She operates all year round from 7am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with her husband, who is her assistant.

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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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