Childminder in Sunderland

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children have established strong bonds and attachments with the childminder. They are happy and settled in her warm, welcoming home. Children clearly enjoy spending time with the caring childminder. They seek her out for cuddles and reassurance before going to explore the exciting and stimulating environment. Children show that they feel safe and secure enough to try new things. For example, young babies display a can-do attitude as they learn to negotiate large steps in the garden.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. She sets clear boundaries and gives children a wealth of praise and encouragement. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. Children behave well as they play alongside each other. The childminder uses opportunities to reinforce how to share and take turns with resources. She also plans activities to extend this even further. Children have plenty of fresh air, physical exercise and opportunities to learn about the world that they live in. For example, they regularly visit local attractions such as the park, museum and the beach.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She assesses children's development continually, and monitors their progress closely, to check that there are no gaps in their learning. The childminder quickly puts in place early interventions to support each child to achieve their full potential. As a result, all children make good progress from their starting points and develop the key skills needed for their next stage in learning. n Children have good attitudes to learning. They are curious, inquisitive and keen to take part in all activities. They show high levels of concentration as they play. Children develop their independence skills. For instance, they feed themselves at mealtimes and try to put on their coat and shoes before playing outdoors. n The childminder provides constant running commentary for children's play. She models language well, asks questions and introduces a wide range of new

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need to do better?

words. This helps to extend children's communication skills. n Children have many opportunities to be physically active. They enjoy running and climbing in the garden. Young children show great excitement as they push themselves along on wheeled vehicles. Older children thoroughly enjoy filling containers with water, which helps develop their small-muscle movements. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles well. She provides children with nutritious snacks and drinks and makes full use of opportunities to develop children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. n The childminder is committed to continually improving and developing her setting. She considers the views of parents and children to help her to establish

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need to do better?

10 September 2019 priorities for further improvement. The childminder has a focused programme of professional development. This helps to drive forward the quality of teaching to an even higher level. n Partnerships with other settings that children attend are good. The childminder exchanges information frequently so that all those involved in children's care are updated about activities and routines. This helps to support consistency of care and learning for all children. n The childminder works closely with parents to help them to support children's learning. She regularly shares information with parents to help them to understand how children's learning can be further supported at home. Parents comment that they are 'very happy' with the caring childminder. n Children practise their early literacy skills. They have great fun as they use their fingers to make marks in the sand and read books with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is caring, sensitive and responsive to children's needs. For example, the childminder recognises when children are tired and provides them with soothing words and reassurance. This helps to support children's good emotional well-being. n The childminder does not use everyday activities well to extend children's understanding of numbers and counting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She has a secure knowledge and understanding of the signs and indicators of harm. The childminder is confident of the procedures to follow, should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Furthermore, the childminder regularly updates her safeguarding training. This means that she keeps up to date with recent safeguarding issues. The childminder completes robust risk assessments for her home and any outings that she takes children on. She checks her home prior to children's arrival and takes steps to minimise any possible risks. This helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n develop further opportunities for children to use numbers and counting in everyday activities to enhance their understanding of early mathematical concepts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305650 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10066183 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 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 13 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Seaburn Dene, Sunderland. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder across the areas of her home used for childminding. They discussed the learning environment and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder observed and evaluated an activity. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

10 September 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

10 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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