Childminder EY411425

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children explore the environment with confidence, curiosity and excitement. They are happy, safe and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder has an understanding of how children learn and has high expectations for their development. She places an emphasis on children developing their creativity and imagination. Children have many opportunities to make marks and take part in art activities. For example, they use chalks outside, draw on large whiteboards, make marks in sand with sticks and paint on large canvases. The childminder has a good selection of toys and resources. Children are given many opportunities to explore and investigate. For example, they enjoy making their own discoveries using magnets and magnifying glasses.

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The provision requires improvement

Children's behaviour is good. They follow the childminder's instructions. She offers clear, gentle and consistent reminders. Children develop an understanding of what is expected of them. With support from the childminder, they learn to take turns, share and play alongside each other. While the childminder understands most of the legal requirements of her role, she is not aware of all the changes that she must inform Ofsted about. Although she makes sure that all persons in the household have completed Disclosure and Barring Service checks, she has not ensured that they have been fully checked by Ofsted. This is a breach in the statutory requirements. However, these persons are not normally present when childcare is provided and, therefore, the risk to children is minimal.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not informed Ofsted of all persons aged 16 years or older living on the premises, to enable full checks of their suitability. Although this is a breach in the statutory requirements, there is minimal impact on children's care and learning as the person does not work with the children. n The childminder's professional development is not robust enough to identify breaches in practice and keep her knowledge of requirements up to date. However, she does make sure that all mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, is kept current. n The childminder uses the information gathered from her observations to plan activities that reflect children's interests and what they need to learn next. For example, when children show an interest in dinosaurs, the childminder provides books and resources to extend their learning. n Children's language development is supported well. The childminder speaks

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need to do better?

clearly and introduces new vocabulary, such as 'sturdy' and 'strong'. She supports children who are learning English as an additional language very well. The childminder learns key words in children's home languages and introduces these very naturally as children play.

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6 February 2020 n Children show high levels of motivation and concentrate well as they play. This is evident when they persevere to build towers with large blocks. Children happily pass each other the blocks, talking about what they are building. The childminder uses this opportunity to develop children's mathematical understanding. She talks to children about the colour, size and shape of the blocks. Children eagerly count the number of blocks in the tower and compare which ones are the 'tallest' and 'shortest'. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder speaks to parents each day about their children's achievements. Parents are very happy with the childminder. They comment that their children love attending and that they run in happily each morning. Parents state that they feel lucky to have found such an amazing childminder. The childminder suggests strategies to parents to help them support their child's development at home.

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n Children develop an understanding of the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy waiting for a weekly delivery of organic fruit and vegetables, which the childminder uses to provide them with a range of healthy snacks and home- cooked meals. Children have many opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air. Older children run, climb and balance outdoors. They enjoy jumping along wooden stepping stones, building with large crates and practising climbing up the ladders of the slide. n Children have many opportunities to develop their early literacy skills. The childminder introduces them to many songs, rhymes and books throughout their time at the setting. Books are freely available for children to look at and they enjoy choosing favourite stories to read with the childminder. n Children demonstrate good self-care skills. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence at every opportunity. For example, children take

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need to do better?

their shoes off, put their boots on, tidy up and choose activities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to share concerns to keep children safe. The childminder completes daily checks to ensure that the premises are safe and secure. She puts safety measures in place, such as radiator covers and protective coverings on glass doors. All staff who work directly with children have had the appropriate checks as required, and visitors are always fully supervised. The childminder places an importance on teaching children to learn to keep themselves safe.

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Due date

6 February 2020 ensure that Ofsted is provided with the necessary information to enable all suitability checks to be completed of all persons aged 16 years or older living on the premises. 20/02/2020

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should:

n improve professional development, in order to keep knowledge up to date and identify any breaches in statutory requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411425 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10117136 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 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 19 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the High Barnes area of Sunderland. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with one assistant. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children. The childminder holds an early years qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's development. The childminder and 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 those living 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 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

6 February 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

6 February 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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