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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The experienced childminder has good knowledge of how young children learn and develop. She plans a well-thought-out curriculum that supports children to make good progress in their learning. For instance, to extend children's fascination in placing objects in and out, the childminder provides jigsaws that enable them to explore this further. The childminder works with an assistant. They complement each other well and support children's communication and language skills effectively. They recognise children's individual stages of development and adapt their language appropriately. This is illustrated when they model the use of single words for children and name the objects they are playing with. The childminder recognises her assistant would benefit from further support to enhance the quality of her teaching to an even higher level.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder has addressed the action set at her last inspection. All checks are complete for the childminder's assistant, and she is suitable to fulfil the requirements of her role. Partnerships are developing with other settings that children attend. The childminder acknowledges she could obtain even more information, particularly in relation to children's learning, to strengthen these even further. Children are happy, safe, and they form strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Children show this when they reach out for cuddles as they play and when they snuggle up when they are going to sleep.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's physical health appropriately. She recognises when children are ready to wash their own hands and takes them to the bathroom to do this. She provides a wide range of healthy, fresh fruit at snack time, which helps children to broaden their taste in food. The childminder shares this information with parents to help to develop their confidence, especially if they are introducing new foods to children for the first time. n Children's early mathematics skills are supported well as they play. For example, when children give the assistant a number of hats, she says, 'I have two hats.' n Children's early reading skills are promoted very well. The childminder makes creative use of resources, such as a tent, soft lighting and cushions, to encourage children to look at and enjoy books. She sits alongside children and reads stories, using soft toys to engage children even further.

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need to do better?

n Children demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning. They show high levels of curiosity about objects and explore the learning environment with increasing confidence. Children show this when they take the rubber from the chalkboard around the playroom, trying to use this on different surfaces. n The childminder provides ongoing support for her assistant. She observes her interactions with children and offers feedback to help her to improve her skills.

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need to do better?

9 January 2020 The childminder has identified where improvements to the assistant's teaching are required. She acknowledges more time is required to fully embed her arrangements for supporting her in order to raise the quality of her teaching to an even higher level. n The childminder has strengthened partnerships with other settings that children attend, since her last inspection. Many aspects of children's care needs are now shared. The childminder recognises she could extend links even further and share greater information about children's learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder actively seeks their views on the service she provides for their children. Parents make highly positive comments, such as, 'My child settled very quickly with the childminder. They are always well cared for and nurtured and given lots of learning experiences through play.' Other words, including 'brilliant' and 'fantastic', are frequently

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need to do better?

used to show how satisfied parents are. n The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of when they might be at risk, including when they access the internet. Effective measures, such as filters on her home computer, ensure that children only have access to appropriate materials.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have an up-to-date knowledge of child protection. They access relevant training together and discuss how issues may affect the childminding service. Both practitioners know the signs and symptoms of possible child abuse. They know who to contact should they have concerns about a child in their care. The childminder's home and garden are safe for children to access. Effective risk assessments ensure that any possible hazards are identified and addressed. Clear procedures are in place to manage the use of cameras and mobile phones. All doors and gates in the garden are secure at all times.

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should:

n continue to embed supervision arrangements for the assistant to raise the quality of her teaching to an even higher level n strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend to provide greater continuity in children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305483 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10127607 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 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 26 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Houghton-le-Spring. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, family holidays and two weeks at Christmas. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she organises her provision and her aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The quality of teaching was observed during activities indoors, and the inspector assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n A number of discussions were held with the childminder. The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector interacted with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

9 January 2020 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

9 January 2020 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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