Childminder in Sunderland

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care, despite weaknesses in the safeguarding practice. Children are greeted warmly on arrival at this homely setting. They excitedly choose their favourite toys and chat about their journey to the childminder's home. Children demonstrate strong attachments with the childminder. They are comforted when they are upset or unsettled. Children are given plenty of praise and encouragement as they play and learn.

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The provision is inadequate

Children can choose from a wide variety of resources. They invite the childminder to join them in their play. Children talk companionably with the childminder throughout the day. This supports the development of their language and communication skills. Children make good progress in all aspects of learning because the childminder knows them well. She makes sure learning opportunities are well planned to support children's individual needs.

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The provision is inadequate

However, children's safety is compromised because the childminder does not demonstrate sufficient understanding of safeguarding practices and procedures.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands how to develop a curriculum based on the learning needs of the children in her care. She knows the children very well. She makes accurate assessments of children's stages of development. This helps her to plan effectively for their next steps in learning. n Children have opportunities to learn and to develop their skills in all areas of the curriculum. They proudly demonstrate how to use a scooter. The childminder models how to count the steps as they go upstairs. They show concentration as they make marks on the chalkboard. They plant their own pepper seeds and learn what plants need to grow. n Children benefit from good quality interactions with the childminder. For example, she asks them questions about what they are doing as they play with baby dolls. Children are given time to respond. The childminder sensitively corrects any mispronunciation. As a result, children show they are becoming

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need to do better?

confident communicators. n Resources are very well organised. Children know where things are kept and confidently select what they need. This helps to promote their independence. Books are displayed attractively to encourage children to share books with the childminder. n Arrangements to support new children to settle in are well planned and based on individual needs. Parents and carers are grateful for the support the childminder gives to their children. They receive regular updates on their children's learning and how they can help develop this at home.

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need to do better?

28 April 2022 n The childminder meets children's personal care needs effectively. She praises children when they can use the toilet independently. Children understand when they should wash their hands. They show the inspector that they have their own towels to dry their hands. However, the childminder does not demonstrate a secure understanding of the policies and procedures required to keep children safe from harm. This means their personal development is compromised. n Children's behaviour is very good. They are polite and helpful. The childminder gently reminds them to use good manners if they forget to say please or thank you. n The childminder provides healthy and nutritious meals. However, food is prepared out of sight of children. Their independence could be further promoted by asking them to make choices about what they might like to be put on their plates. They could also help to set the table and to prepare their food.

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need to do better?

n The childminder recognises the impact COVID-19 has had on children's personal, social, and emotional development. She ensures that she provides opportunities for young children to mix with their peers. They go on outings in the local community, sometimes travelling on public transport.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not demonstrate that she has a secure understanding of her role in keeping children safe. Although she accesses appropriate safeguarding training, she does not show that this has had an impact on her practice. She is not able to provide evidence that she would make timely referrals, should she have concerns that children may be at risk of harm. This compromises children's safety. However, she has actively engaged with local authority officers, who are supporting her to improve her practice. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children, so they are able to play safely, both indoors and outside.

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Due date

ensure that knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures is improved 10/06/2022

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Due date

demonstrate an understanding of how to record concerns that a child may be at risk of harm and how to respond to any concerns in a timely manner. 10/06/2022

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should:

n involve children in the preparation of meals, so that they can make choices about what they eat and learn to be more independent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414850 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10220910 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 8 Date of previous inspection 18 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector considered feedback from parents and carers. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

28 April 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

28 April 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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