Childminder EY241999

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder and her co-childminder place children at the heart of everything they do. All children thrive in this setting. They are very happy and safe and show extremely high levels of confidence. The childminder's practice is exemplary. She ensures that each child makes the best possible progress while in her care. The childminder has an exceptional knowledge and understanding of how to help children learn through their play and exploration. Children have access to four dedicated playrooms, which are very thoughtfully arranged to meet the needs of different-aged children. The environment is set up to provoke children's curiosity and imagination. Young children creatively use their imagination as they play with the exciting resources on offer.

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The provision is outstanding

Babies are provided with an innovative range of sensory activities that help to stimulate their natural inquisitiveness. They spend a very long time engaged in exploring with teapots, jugs, spoons and glasses. The childminder encourages children to use water, fruit-flavoured tea bags and lemons to make different mixtures. Older children very confidently describe what they can see, hear and smell. Toddlers confidently pour their concoction from one container to another, while older children carefully cut up the lemons. All children demonstrate impressive levels of motivation, concentration and perseverance during their play. Children's behaviour is exemplary at all times. The childminder is an extremely positive role model and has very high expectations for children's behaviour. Children show genuine affection for their friends. They play very cooperatively together and spontaneously help each other. Older children show kindness and

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The provision is outstanding

consideration towards younger children, involving them in their play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is extremely caring and nurturing. She establishes excellent relationships with children and their families. Parents very much appreciate the opportunity to attend regular open days where they have opportunity to stay and play with their children. The childminder uses these sessions to share progress reports and photos and videos of their children engaged in activities. n Children show very high levels of independence in their self-care skills. Toddlers learn to put their boots on, wash their hands and spontaneously tidy up. Older children set the table at lunchtime and very carefully pour each other's drinks. Younger children confidently hang their coats up on individual pegs with their photographs on. The childminder values the views of children and respects the choices they make. Children are consulted about menus and are offered nutritious and home-cooked meals. n The outdoor environment provides excellent opportunities for children to explore

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and investigate. They dig in mud areas and explore capacity when they play in

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19 December 2019 the sand. The childminder provides waterproof suits so that they can play outside in all weathers. Older children practise their physical skills, and balance on planks and large industrial reels. n The childminder provides a very inclusive setting, where all children are welcomed and valued. She liaises closely with health visitors, speech and language therapists and other settings to ensure that she meets all children's needs. Plans for what children need to learn next are very precise and detailed. n The childminder provides very comfortable and cosy areas to encourage children to develop a love of books. Books are displayed attractively and at a low level for children to freely select. Toddlers become absorbed in looking at favourite books, confidently turning the pages. The childminder encourages children to take part in regular singing sessions to help develop their language. Children

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eagerly, yet patiently, wait for a turn to pick an object out of their 'song bag'. They join in enthusiastically with the words and actions of their favourite songs, learning new vocabulary. n The childminder provides innovative ways to develop children's small-muscle skills in preparation for writing. Older children make marks on clipboards when they play. They recognise letters on an old-fashioned typewriter and confidently write their names when writing cards to Santa. Younger children make marks in foam and engage in painting while sitting on the floor with large pieces of paper. n The childminder is dedicated to building on her outstanding practice. She is extremely motivated and makes superb use of information from training and research. The childminder uses what she learns to greatly benefit the children. For instance, she is currently studying to become accredited in an approach which develops children's curiosity.

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n Children are encouraged to have an excellent awareness of people and communities who are different from themselves. They read stories about how Christmas is celebrated differently around the world. Parents comment that they very much appreciate that the childminder celebrates their children's heritage, for example Australia Day. n The childminder encourages children to develop their mathematical skills at every opportunity. They weigh their pretend parcels, count with confidence and explore capacity while they play in the sand.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has very effective procedures in place to help keep children safe. She has completed a wealth of child protection training and has a good knowledge of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Children are encouraged to learn how to keep themselves safe. They learn about road safety and how to interact with members of the public's dogs appropriately. The childminder introduces children to people in the community who help them and keep them safe. Children delight in visits from local police officers with their police car.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY241999 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10117052 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 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Washington, Tyne and Wear. She works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder, and two assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides early funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's development. The childminder and the inspector reflected together on children's learning during their play. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living and working on the premises. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans experiences for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her co-childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents from written statements available.

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Inspection activities

19 December 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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19 December 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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