Childminder in Sunderland

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 highly qualified childminder and her dedicated assistants create an inspiring environment for children to explore. They are extremely responsive and nurturing to children's needs and interests. For example, the childminder and her assistant work harmoniously and create exceptionally detailed assessments of children's learning. They have high expectations for all children in their care. The childminder and her assistants sensitively observe children and make detailed plans for what they need to learn next. This helps children to thrive in all areas of their development. Children demonstrate a keen interest in storybooks. The childminder skilfully weaves this throughout her practice and builds on children's remarkable imaginative skills. Children wear masks and take on roles of various characters. In addition, they are provided with extensive materials to build their own replicas of the houses in the storybooks. Children have a positive attitude to learning and try

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hard at new tasks. For instance, they think of how to keep their structures sturdy, preventing them from being blown over in the wind. The animated childminder provides exciting and enthralling storytelling, using different voices to imitate characters. Children are riveted and join in actively with the story. This helps to enrich children's communication and language skills. The childminder and her assistants are inspirational role models. They encourage children to share, take turns and show high levels of respect towards others. Children are kind and use impeccable manners. They feel secure and demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-esteem.

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n The childminder's teaching ignites children's curiosity and sparks their interest in literacy. Children use an impressive range of resources to create purposeful marks as they play. For instance, children create parking bays for one another using chalks in the outdoor area. The childminder and her assistants sensitively play alongside children and add further resources to enrich their play. Children use a variety of brushes and water, and make marks on the ground. n The childminder and her assistants show a remarkable understanding of how children learn. They seek out extensive ways to further their own professional development and bring any knowledge gained into their practice. The childminder completes supervision sessions with her assistants and identifies ways to continue to refine their already exemplary practice. For example, one of the childminder's assistants has completed a course highlighting the positive

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impact of outdoor play for children. Following this, she has worked closely with the childminder to create areas of interest that help to promote children's curiosity. For instance, children use a range of digging tools and implements when looking for insects. This helps to promote children's understanding of the natural world.

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17 February 2020 n The childminder and her assistants offer the highest levels of support for those children preparing to move to school. For example, they take children on visits to the school and develop children's levels of independence from a very young age. The childminder establishes excellent links and relationships with local schools. She works closely with teachers to make children's move to school as smooth as it can be. This includes sharing assessments and information about what children know and can already do. The childminder is exceptionally nurturing in her approach. For example, if children require further emotional support she creates techniques for children to feel safe and secure. Children settle quickly into their new setting. n The childminder builds highly positive partnerships with parents and keeps them incredibly well informed and involved in their children's learning. This helps to

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provide a consistent approach to children's learning and development. Parents are full of praise for the care that the childminder and her assistants provide for their children. n Children participate in a vast amount of physical activities. They take part in exciting adventures, including woodland walks and trips to the beach. Children learn the benefits of exercise and move their whole bodies during lively song- and-dance sessions. Children follow excellent standards of hygiene practice and are provided with healthy choices during mealtimes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants demonstrate an excellent understanding about the procedures to follow to keep children safe from harm. They attend regular training to ensure their knowledge is up to date. This includes extensive subject knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, including an awareness of the impact of domestic abuse on children. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place. She knows what to do if an allegation is made against her or someone who lives or works on her premises. Children are supervised closely and help to identify hazards in the environment. This helps children to learn ways to keep themselves safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342267 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10117100 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 18 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 29 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Washington, Tyne and Wear. She holds a relevant early years degree. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with three assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. 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 The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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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.

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Inspection activities

17 February 2020 17 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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