Whellans, Lisa

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. She engages them in focused conversation and links their play to real-life experiences to increase their vocabulary. The childminder shares relevant information with teachers from local nursery schools for children who attend both settings. This helps to support children to make good progress in their future learning.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate a can-do attitude and are willing to participate in a good variety of learning experiences. They concentrate well and develop their listening skills. The childminder uses frequent praise and encouragement to celebrate children's accomplishments. Children display positive behaviour and comfortably manage their own personal needs. They build high levels of confidence and self- assurance. The childminder creates a warm and friendly atmosphere. Children establish secure relationships that foster their emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

The childminder regularly takes children on outings in the local area. These opportunities allow them to be physically active and to investigate the natural environment around them. Children are happy and relaxed to explore their surroundings. They show enjoyment and excitement while they securely manoeuvre the ride-on toys and negotiate space in the childminder's garden.

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need to do better?

n Following the previous inspection, the childminder is fully aware of what must be notified to Ofsted, including any changes to her personal circumstances. Furthermore, she knows who to inform in the event of an allegation being made against herself. n Children follow effective hygiene practices and develop their self-care skills during daily routines. The childminder provides children with home-cooked meals and nutritious snacks. She discusses the importance of exercise to support them to understand the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder creates good partnerships with parents and keeps them informed about their children's achievements and attainments. She encourages parents to continue their children's learning in the home environment. n Children are supported well to extend their mathematical skills. The childminder helps them to enhance their awareness of number recognition and quantity. For

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need to do better?

example, children easily identify the number of objects on a selection of visual cards. They begin to make connections between different numbers and quantities as they count out the same amount of resources. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to support children's next steps in learning to promote their ongoing development. She fully understands

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need to do better?

5 November 2019 her responsibility to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. n Children capably ask questions to the childminder and recall previous events to extend their thinking skills. The childminder actively encourages children to be independent and to carry out simple tasks for themselves. For instance, children put on their own coats and shoes before outdoor play. n Overall, the childminder incorporates children's interests and builds on what they already know. She actively encourages children to lead their own play and learning. However, the childminder does not consistently make the best use of opportunities to extend children's reading and writing skills, to further support their literacy development. n The childminder fully understands the significance of reflecting on her daily practice to make improvements to her provision. She is well qualified and attends mandatory training. However, the childminder does not target her

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need to do better?

professional development opportunities to enhance children's future outcomes to an even higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to safeguard children from abuse and neglect. She fully understands how to respond to child protection concerns. The childminder continually makes sure that her premises are secure and potential risks to children are minimised. She helps children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder encourages them to check outdoor resources are suitable to use, and talks about the safety of setting off fireworks at special events.

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should:

n maximise children's experiences to further develop their literacy skills and support them to make the best possible progress in this area of learning n target professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to an exceptional level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390398 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10094586 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 3 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 30 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Sunderland. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children and carried out a learning walk to discuss the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during play opportunities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.

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Inspection activities

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

5 November 2019 5 November 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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