Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date 25 June 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder was unable to provide records of children's attendance at inspection. n The childminder has not fully considered the impact on children's care and learning when she makes exceptions to the usual ratio requirements. When providing care for more early years children than normal, she is unable to consistently meet their individual needs to a good standard. n Plans for children's learning do not always take account of the interests and abilities of the children involved. Younger children quickly lose interest during some activities. n The childminder does not consistently promote good hygiene habits in order for children to learn how to keep themselves healthy.

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It has the following strengths

n Children form warm relationships with the childminder and approach her for reassurance and comfort. She supports their independence well. Young children manage capably at mealtimes and older children make good attempts at managing their own care needs. n The childminder seeks guidance from professionals to better support children who need additional help with some aspects of their learning. n The childminder works in partnership with parents, sharing information with them about children's activities and progress. n Children develop some skills in mathematics and literacy that help to prepare them for later learning in school. n The childminder evaluates her practice. She liaises with other childminders and they support one another to review and develop their provisions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date consistently maintain a daily record of the names of the children being cared for and their hours of attendance, and ensure this is available for inspection 28/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that, when applying exceptions to the usual ratio requirements, that the individual needs of all children are met effectively 28/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that plans for children's learning offer an appropriate level of challenge and take full account of their needs, interests and abilities to help them to engage more effectively in their learning. 28/06/2019

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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 promote good hygiene more consistently and help children to develop a better understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed its impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector had a tour of all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding. n The inspector talked to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at a selection of documents, including evidence of the suitability checks carried out on the childminder. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Although the childminder records children's attendance, records were not available on the day of inspection. The childminder occasionally cares for additional children over the usual ratio requirements, to provide continuity of care. However, she was unable to demonstrate at inspection how she consistently and effectively meets the needs of all children. She does not always give children sufficient attention to support their play and learning effectively. They disengage and their behaviour becomes mildly disruptive during these times. She has, however, considered children's safety and taken steps to ensure that they are supervised at all times. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She continues to build on her skills. For example, she has used knowledge from recent training to support children who need extra help with their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has a good awareness of children's abilities and interests, and checks the progress that they make. However, she does not use her knowledge well enough to plan activities and experiences that are closely matched to children's learning needs. Children under two lose interest in activities quickly. Furthermore, she does not always embrace children's interests or extend their learning. Children who eagerly explore cake mixture with their fingers while baking become very upset when the activity is quickly removed. Children have access to a variety of activities during visits to groups in the community. They take part in plenty of physical play, which helps them to develop strength and coordination. The childminder encourages children's confidence and creativity. For example, they happily sing and dance along to familiar tunes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder generally encourages children's good behaviour. She works closely with parents when children present with problematic behaviour and deals with incidents sensitively. However, at times when the childminder is caring for additional children, her attention is divided and children become restless. The childminder does not consistently teach children about good hygiene. For example, handwashing is inconsistent and occasionally children access one another's food and drinks. Children are happy and at ease in the childminder's care. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and move about her home with confidence. They benefit from plenty of praise that helps to raise their self-esteem. The childminder takes children to groups where they experience being part of a larger group of children. This helps to prepare them for school.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Despite some weakness in teaching, children make steady progress in their learning, with most children achieving the levels of development that are typical for their age range. Children are curious and are initially keen to join in with activities and enjoy their self-led play. They select resources from the range available and approach other children to join in. This, somewhat, helps to prepare them for later learning. However, there are occasions when children are not supported well enough to engage in purposeful learning to help them to make better progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558892 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10113624 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in the Fatfield area of Houghton Le Spring. Opening hours are 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and on occasional weekends. The childminder closes for bank holidays and family holidays. She receives funding to provide 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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