Childminder in Sunderland

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

p.1

The provision is inadequate

The childminder has employed an assistant but has failed to follow safer recruitment procedures and complete suitability checks. The assistant is regularly left in sole charge of children. Despite this, children demonstrate that they feel happy in the childminder's care. Babies laugh in delight as they play a chasing game with the assistant and crawl away from her. Children develop good relationships with other children. For example, babies greet older children with excitement when they arrive.

p.2

The provision is inadequate

Children behave well. The childminder has clear expectations which she consistently reinforces. Young children respond well when the childminder gives them choices, such as whether to have fruit or crackers. Children begin to learn that their behaviour has consequences.

p.2

The provision is inadequate

The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. She plans challenging activities and makes good use of opportunities to promote language and counting. The childminder does not consistently work in partnership with other professionals to ensure a consistent approach to supporting children's learning.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder has employed an assistant but has not provided Ofsted with the necessary information to complete suitability checks. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder has not established a consistent approach to sharing information with other professionals, such as health visitors, to ensure a consistent approach to supporting children's learning. n The childminder does not communicate effectively with all other settings that children attend, to establish a shared understanding of how they can work together to meet children's needs. n The childminder and her assistant support children's language and communication well. For example, two-year-olds begin to express their ideas as they respond to the childminder's simple questions. The assistant adapts her language effectively when talking to babies and uses single words to encourage their language. n Children enjoy their learning. The childminder organises her environment to

p.2

need to do better?

enable children to choose their own resources. She observes children carefully and plans activities to support children's interests. For example, babies are fascinated during their play with feathers. n Children have very good relationships with the childminder and other children. Parents comment that their children love attending and are at home in her setting. They say they 'feel blessed to have found this wonderful childminder'.

p.2

need to do better?

26 September 2019 Some parents comment that their children are really comfortable with the childminder when they have not settled with other childcare providers. n Children enjoy their learning and take great pride in their achievements. Babies delight in the noise they can make when they bang two balls together. Two- year-olds concentrate well as they play with trains and return to the activity repeatedly. n The childminder tells parents where children are in their learning and how they can support children's learning at home. n Children begin to learn how good practices in relation to health and hygiene support their good health. For example, children know that they should cover their mouths when coughing. The childminder provides a range of healthy meals and snacks. She helps children to understand the importance of handwashing. n The childminder's assistant is supported well to develop her skills and

p.2

need to do better?

knowledge. The childminder has reviewed her practice and identified a range of professional development opportunities to enhance her assistant's practice further. n The childminder knows children well and knows what they need to learn next. She provides children with a range of opportunities to ensure they receive a good start to their early education. Children acquire the skills they need for their future learning.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder has not ensured that all adults caring for children are suitable to do so. However, both the childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. They know who to contact should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder attends mandatory training, such as first aid. She has a suitable understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. Her home is safe and well maintained.

p.3

Due date

provide Ofsted with the necessary information to carry out all suitability checks to ensure all adults working on the premises are suitable to work with children. 25/10/2019

p.3

should:

n develop a more proactive approach to working in partnership with all other settings children attend n establish a consistent approach to sharing information with other professionals, such as health visitors, who may be involved with children.

p.4

Setting details

Unique reference number 305483 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10116990 Type of provision Childminder

p.5

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 14 May 2015

p.5

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Houghton-le-Spring. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education places for two-year-old children.

p.5

Inspection activities

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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day, as well as through written feedback provided.

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

26 September 2019 26 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7