Childminder in Sunderland

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy and content as they independently explore the childminder's well-equipped home environment. They benefit from a wide range of age- appropriate experiences that support their interests and stage of development well, overall. The childminder implements an effective early years curriculum and offers experiences she knows that children will enjoy. She recognises where children are in their learning and thinks carefully about the activities she provides. This is illustrated when children make pretend cupcakes using moldable foam. They engage well as they squash the foam into cupcake cases, before taking them to the role-play oven to bake. Children develop their mathematics skills as they play. The childminder encourages them to count and become aware of numbers in their environment, such as the number three on a birthday candle.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. They begin to develop an awareness of age- appropriate boundaries within the childminder's home. Children show this when they respond appropriately when they are asked not to bring the small step into the living room to stand on. The childminder gently explains to them how this could be unsafe. Children listen and take the step back into the hallway.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her knowledge to think carefully about the experiences that she provides, to support children to make good progress. Parents are delighted with the information they receive from the childminder. They say that she goes 'above and beyond' and that her communication is 'excellent'. Further comments from parents show how happy their children are to attend and very often they do not want to leave and go home. n The childminder supports children extremely well when they first start attending. She has personalised settling-in arrangements to ensure that children have the time they need to develop relationships with her, as they begin to stay on their own. The childminder uses key information from parents well to provide continuity in the care and support which children receive. n The childminder supports children's learning well as they play. She sits alongside them on the floor, modelling language for them. For instance, when children

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need to do better?

transport food from the role-play kitchen to the table, the childminder uses words such as 'pepperoni', 'mushroom' and 'pizza'. Children copy some of these words, which supports their growing vocabulary. n Children enjoy singing songs and rhymes with the childminder. They move their bodies when they hear tunes they are familiar with. Children join in with actions, such as using their hands to wave 'hello', and encourage the inspector to join in too. This supports children's learning well and promotes their confidence and self-esteem.

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3 February 2022 n The childminder supports children's emotional needs well with routine activities, such as nappy changing. She engages children in playful interactions to help them feel secure. This is evident when the childminder uses the rhyme 'This little piggy went to market' and tickles children's toes. This helps children to get used to the routine and provides them with reassurance. n The childminder is committed to continually reviewing her practice to find ways she can improve. She uses a range of resources, including online childminder forums, to share ideas and learn from the practice of others. The childminder is beginning to look at how children's oral health can be supported more effectively. She is looking at ways she can help children to develop a better understanding of this key aspect of their physical health. n The childminder makes very good use of professional development opportunities. She targets training to meet the individual needs of children who

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attend. For example, the childminder has attended training to extend her understanding of the developmental needs of two-year-old children. She now feels more confident in providing appropriate experiences to support children's good progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is well informed about a wide range of safeguarding issues. She keeps up to date with any changes to practice by working alongside her local authority professionals. The childminder is confident in describing signs that may indicate a child in her care is at risk of possible harm. She knows how to act and who to contact to share any concerns she may have. The childminder makes effective use of risk assessments within her home environment. Her garden area is currently not in use due to recent weather conditions. However, the childminder's plans to rectify this are well underway and are due to be completed soon.

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should:

n help children to develop a deeper understanding of practices to support their oral health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479464 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10216338 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 4 Date of previous inspection 22 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 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.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider has received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the childminder's suitability. n Parents provided their views, which the inspector took account of.

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Inspection activities

3 February 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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3 February 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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