Childminder in Sunderland

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains the importance of having high expectations for children to challenge them in their learning. She intends to provide children with activities based on their individual interests to suit differing ages and abilities. The childminder talks about offering natural and real-life resources to children to expand their imagination and creativity. n The childminder clearly knows the significance of creating effective partnerships with parents. She discusses how she would involve parents in establishing their children's starting points on entry. The childminder plans to work closely with parents to identify children's next steps in learning to form a joint approach between their home environment and the setting. n The childminder recognises the benefits of involving children in community activities, including outings to the beach and library, to increase their understanding of the world. She talks about setting appropriate behavioural

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rules and boundaries for children to keep themselves safe and secure. n The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of how to safeguard children and is fully aware of how to respond to child protection concerns. She has attended many training courses to further her professional development and to increase her knowledge about wider safeguarding issues. n The childminder explains how she would encourage children to develop their independence skills. She would support them to take ownership when completing tasks, such as helping to prepare their own snack and pouring their own drink. The childminder intends to involve children in planting their own fruit and vegetables in the outdoor area, to be used at mealtimes. n The childminder discusses how she would drive forward continuous improvement. She talks about using reflection tools to review children's learning experiences. The childminder attends network meetings and briefing sessions

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with other early years professionals to share ideas and suggestions for future practice. Parents and children would be asked to give regular feedback to support the self-evaluation process.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2540150 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10209565 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Houghton-Le-Spring. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years professional status.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the environment and the range of resources available for children. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she intends to deliver the early years foundation stage. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including qualifications, training certificates and suitability checks. n The childminder discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

21 March 2022 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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21 March 2022 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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