Patterson, Sarah

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and content in this warm and caring environment. They show a strong sense of belonging and approach the childminder readily for reassuring cuddles. They welcome and seek her involvement as they play and respond with enthusiasm to her suggestions and comments. For example, children work with the childminder to sort the train track pieces. The childminder encourages them identify the different colours and count as they fit them together. The childminder knows the children well and identifies what they need to learn next. She works hard to ensure children have the skills and attitudes for their future learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to follow simple rules and daily routines that she consistently provides. Children know to tidy away toys before they get more out and help their younger peers at snack time. Children enjoy visiting and learning about places in the local community, including parks, beaches and local playgrounds. This widens their understanding of the world and gives them many additional learning opportunities. Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder has reduced the time parents are in the setting. However, she has found ways to ensure they continue to receive detailed information about their child's day and achievements.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes children and monitors their progress. She plans activities which support their ongoing development. For example, a baking session helps children to build on their skills for sharing. She supports them to understand that they must take turns to stir the ingredients for their cakes. n Overall, children engage and concentrate well. For example, they persist in completing puzzles and building towers. However, they are sometimes distracted from their play by music and images on the television, which is left playing in the background. They then lose focus and learning opportunities are lost. n Valuable information about what children already know and can do is gained from parents at the start of the placement. The childminder continues to work closely with parents. This helps children to make the most possible progress in their development. She makes good use of text messages and photos to share

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need to do better?

information and keep parents updated. n The childminder places emphasis on developing children's speaking and listening skills. She continually models clear language. She provides commentaries during play, repeating and building on children's responses. Stories are shared and enjoyed together. Consequently, children are becoming skilful and confident communicators. n Children develop an understanding of mathematics. The childminder counts out loud during everyday tasks so that children become familiar with number

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need to do better?

18 August 2021 language. Older children are encouraged to count items as they play and the childminder introduces positional language, such as 'on top' and 'underneath', to build on their knowledge. n The childminder clearly enjoys caring for children and providing for their learning. She keeps her professional development updated. She completes training to deepen her childcare knowledge and uses this to enhance her practice. She has good links with other local childminders. Parent's feedback is welcomed and used to help evaluate the provision. n High standards of cleanliness and lots of outdoor play help to promote children's health. The childminder teaches children about good hygiene routines. For example, they quickly learn about the importance of flushing the toilet and washing their hands after a visit to the bathroom. However, although main meals are healthy and nutritious, children are sometimes given biscuits in

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need to do better?

between meal and snack times. This gives children mixed messages about the importance of healthy eating.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is able to recognise the signs and indicators of abuse and understands what she needs to do should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She completes training to keep this knowledge up to date. Appropriate steps are taken to keep children safe at all times. For example, effective measures are in place to ensure her dogs are supervised when with the children. Outings are fully risk assessed. The childminder considers how many children she can safely supervise when going to different venues and facilities.

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should:

n reduce distractions which cause children to lose concentration and focus during play to fully support their learning n ensure children are given consistent messages about food to help them develop healthy eating habits.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562931 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10191673 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in the Donwell area of Washington, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated children's learning together. 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 spoke with the children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents from the written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

18 August 2021 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

18 August 2021 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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