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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are happy and enjoy their time with the caring childminder. They seek her out for cuddles and reassurance before going to explore the exciting and stimulating environment. The childminder has a good selection of toys and resources. Children have opportunities to explore simple technology. They press buttons on electronic toys and watch in awe as they light up and play music. This helps children to develop their interest in making sense of how things work and why things happen. Children enjoy playing with play dough. They manipulate the dough and roll it into shapes. Children confidently name colours and make 'rainbows'. Babies enjoy pulling themselves to standng on the low-level equipment. Young children practise cutting with scissors and make small snips in paper. This helps to promote their physical development.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy dressing up in role-play costumes. They act out roles and play imaginatively. Children eagerly invite the childminder into their play. Mathematical skills are promoted well. For example, the childminder supports children to count and add 'one more'. Furthermore, she encourages young children to identify shapes. They successfully identify 'square' and 'circle'. The childminder supports children's independence well and has high overall expectations of what children can do. Young children feed themselves at mealtimes, manage their self-care needs and attempt to dress themselves. Children choose their own activities, behave well and carry out tasks, such as tidying up after themselves.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked closely with the local authority advisor to make necessary improvements to the setting. She has reflected on her practice and has strengthened the planning of the curriculum. The childminder understands the importance of self-evaluation to support her to make ongoing improvements to the quality of her practice. She continually develops her knowledge and skills and identifies regular training opportunities to raise the quality of her teaching. n Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder talks to parents daily about their children's achievements. Parents are very happy with the childminder. They comment that she 'goes above and beyond'. The childminder carries out home visits prior to the children starting and gathers some information from parents. However, the childminder does not gather sufficient information from parents about what children already know and can do when

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they first start at the setting. n The childminder has high expectations for children, overall. She observes, assesses and monitors their progress closely, to check that there are no gaps in their learning and plans her teaching accordingly. However, some opportunities

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need to do better?

20 January 2020 are missed to challenge children's learning during everyday activities. That said, children are working at a level typical for their age. They gain the key skills needed for their next stage of learning, including the eventual move to school. n Children have many opportunities to develop their small-muscle skills. For example, they thread beads, play with small-world vehicles and make marks with crayons. The childminder takes children on regular outings in the local community. Children develop their large physical skills as they regularly visit places, such as parks and soft play. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders and their minded children. This helps to develop children's social skills. n The childminder supports children's language development well. She speaks clearly, introduces new vocabulary and responds to babies when they babble. The childminder provides a variety of experiences to support children's literacy

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skills. Babies enjoy cuddles and sharing stories with the childminder. Young children enjoy making marks with crayons and looking at books independently. n Children develop an understanding of the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides them with range of healthy snacks. She uses these opportunities to give consistent messages to children about making healthy choices. n Children are well behaved. The childminder helps children to understand and the importance of sharing and taking turns. Children enjoy the praise and encouragement that the childminder offers. This helps to develop their self- esteem and confidence. n The childminder prioritises children's safety and well-being. She implements robust risk assessments both in the home and on outings. Children are becoming confident to risk assess themselves. For example, young children explain that they need to tidy up to prevent tripping over toys.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding. 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 wider safeguarding issues. The childminder completes robust risk assessments for her home and any outings she takes children on. This helps to ensure that children remain safe.

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should:

n make better use of opportunities during activities to challenge and extend

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should:

20 January 2020 children's learning even further n gather more detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start at the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558892 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10114982 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 0 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 25 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in the Fatfield area of Houghton Le Spring. Opening hours are 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and on occasional weekends. The childminder closes for bank holidays and family holidays. She receives funding to provide 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 childminder and the inspector evaluated the quality of 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. n Children were spoken to throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

20 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

20 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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