Childminder in Sunderland

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children arrive happy and eager to start their day. They show confidence when talking to visitors. They are well settled and show that they feel safe in the care of the childminder. Children cuddle close to her and share their favourite storybooks. They show interest in familiar stories that the childminder reads to them. Children point to the pictures as the childminder asks them to find the various objects on the page. They look at her and smile as she showers them with praise and encouragement. Children press buttons to create different sounds and musical rhymes. They sing along to rhymes and join in with actions. Children laugh as the childminder tickles them while singing nursery rhymes, such as 'This little piggy went to market'.

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The provision requires improvement

Although children have a suitable range of resources to choose from, the childminder does not ensure that the curriculum is ambitious enough to help to sustain children's engagement in learning. She does not provide enough challenge to children's learning and help them build on what they know and can already do. Furthermore, assessments are not accurate enough to help to identify and address emerging concerns in relation to children's development. This includes children's communication and language skills. That said, children show that they enjoy their time with the childminder. She encourages them to make independent choices in their play.

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need to do better?

n Children follow good hygiene practices. They are encouraged to regularly wash their hands and are provided with healthy choices during mealtimes. Furthermore, they participate in regular outings, for example to a local aquatic centre and the beach. Children learn to develop their hand-to-eye coordination and physical skills. For example, the childminder encourages children to use their thumb and forefinger to pick up small objects, such as coins, and post them into a play postbox. n The childminder shares daily feedback with parents through social media and when collecting their children from the setting. However, she does not share enough information with parents regarding children's development, to help them to continue their learning at home. Furthermore, she does not share regular information with schools and other early years providers where children attend. n The childminder is keen to develop her skills and knowledge. She attends

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need to do better?

training courses and carries out research online. However, she needs time to develop her knowledge further, particularly in relation to developing her curriculum, to help children to remain engaged in purposeful play. n Children show an interest in mark making. They use coloured pens and make marks on paper. The childminder provides children with masks which feature

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need to do better?

5 May 2022 different animals and talks to children about the different characteristics. Children enjoy the company of the childminder and ask her to colour pictures alongside them. n The childminder takes children on regular outings and to play centres. Children socialise with others their own age at toddler groups and soft-play centres. They climb, run, jump and balance during physical games. Children excitedly recall a recent shopping trip where they were able to use their own trolley to collect ingredients from around the shop. The childminder uses these opportunities to help to develop children's understanding of their local community. n Children behave well. The childminder offers gentle reminders for children to follow the rules of the setting. She is vigilant and promotes children's safety. The childminder reminds children to sit at the table when eating food, which helps to prevent any accidents, including choking.

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need to do better?

n Children develop suitable mathematical skills. The childminder supports children to count and recognise shapes. Children show enjoyment as they complete puzzles with the childminder. They turn different-shaped puzzle pieces around to match the corresponding shaped hole. Children laugh as they build a tower with wooden blocks and watch it topple over.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of child protection issues. She has a policy in place that includes the steps to follow in the event of a concern about the welfare of a child. The childminder is aware of signs and indicators that a child could be at risk of being exposed to extreme views or behaviours. She understands the process to follow in the event an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. She also promotes the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in her setting.

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Due date

implement a curriculum that offers challenge to children's learning and helps them to become deeply engaged in their play 19/05/2022

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Due date

improve assessments to help to identify and address any emerging concerns in children's development 19/05/2022

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Due date

5 May 2022 improve partnership working with parents and early years providers where children attend and ensure that information is shared to help to provide a continued approach to children's learning. 19/05/2022

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should:

n build on training and professional development to ensure that children receive good-quality learning and development experiences that help them to prepare for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2545206 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10231527 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Sunderland. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

5 May 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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Inspection activities

5 May 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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