Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date 14 September 2018 Previous inspection date 30 March 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder works well with the local schools. They work together effectively from the beginning to ensure children's individual needs are met. n The childminder works effectively with parents and she ensures they are well informed about how they can support their children's learning further. n The childminder places children's personal, social and emotional development at the heart of everything she does. This contributes to the high rates of progress children make in this area. They are engaged and motivated, and develop very good relationships with each other. n Children have an excellent relationship with the childminder. Children enjoy playing with other children and thrive in the caring, kind environment. Parents of babies comment that their children are very excited to see the childminder. n Children begin to understand how they can keep themselves healthy. For example, they know they must wash their hands before eating.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n make better use of all opportunities to support children's spoken language and help them to make more-rapid progress n focus self-evaluation more precisely on improvements that can be made to teaching.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. 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. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder wants to be the best she can possibly be. She attends regular training to help her improve her practice. She reflects well on her provision as a result of this. For example, the childminder has recently strengthened her understanding of how to help children learn about numbers. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. She knows whom to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder monitors children's learning and takes effective action when she identifies areas where further support is needed. She works effectively with other professionals. She is tireless in her efforts to obtain additional advice and support for children, when needed, to help them make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and uses her skills and knowledge well to identify what children need to learn next. She plans her environment carefully to support this, as well as children's emerging interests. For example, she puts out farm animals for children who are beginning to make animal noises. She ensures younger children have the time and space to develop their physical skills, such as crawling. The childminder works well with parents, when children first start, to find out information about what children can already do. Parents contribute to the childminder's ongoing assessments. This helps to support a shared understanding of how to support children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are incredibly happy in the childminder's care. For example, babies laugh in delight as the childminder plays tickling games with them. They enjoy frequent cuddles and sit contentedly on her knee. The childminder has a detailed and well-thought-out settling-in programme which is tailored to support children and their families. Parents comment that their children settle very quickly. They say they can relax at work knowing their children are in a caring and loving environment. The childminder consistently reinforces her behavioural expectations. Young children quickly learn that 'no' means that they should stop doing something. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise. They spend a large amount of time outside as they go to local parks and local woodland areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners. They make good progress and some children make better than good progress. They develop a good range of skills which prepares them well for the next stage in their learning. Younger children develop their physical skills. They pull themselves up against furniture and begin to stand independently as they intently explore objects. They learn to explore the environment and show an interest in favourite toys. Older children develop their counting skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316684 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10060069 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 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 30 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She is qualified at level 3 and lives in Southwick in Sunderland. The childminder cares for children on weekdays from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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