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 Good

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder is kind, caring and nurturing. Children have a strong bond with the childminder. They benefit from her consistently sensitive and supportive interactions, which help them to feel happy and safe in her home-from-home environment. Children confidently explore toys with interest, returning to the childminder for praise and reassurance when needed. The childminder knows what she wants children to learn. However, some of her expectations and the activities she plans are not always appropriate for children's age or stage of development.

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The provision requires improvement

Children confidently move around the garden deciding what they would like to do. For example, children select sea creatures and play with them imaginatively. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs. For example, children's routines are followed carefully, and the childminder provides cuddles and reassurance to help soothe them when they are upset. This helps to promote their emotional well- being.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder provides ample opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. They kick large balls in the garden, propel themselves on wheeled vehicles and build with bricks. Children have daily opportunities for outdoor play. The childminder is clear about behavioural expectations. As a result, children's behaviour is good.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not complete two-year progress checks for all children. This means that the childminder misses opportunities to help her to identify emerging gaps in children's development. n The childminder completes mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. However, the childminder does not actively identify further training and professional development to improve the quality of education. n The childminder plans some activities that children enjoy and gives them support with their learning. However, the educational programme does not always meet the individual needs of the children. For example, while older children enjoy decorating biscuits, this activity is not suitable for the younger children involved. This leads to children leaving activities quickly, as their learning needs are not always met. n Children enjoy fresh air and exercise in the garden. The childminder takes

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children on regular outings to the park and to playgroups. This helps children to develop their social and physical skills. However, the childminder does not ensure that the meals she provides are healthy and nutritious. Furthermore, the childminder does not encourage parents to provide a healthy, well-balanced meal for children at lunchtime. This does not support children to learn about

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19 August 2022 healthy choices. n Parents value the care the childminder provides. The childminder has a regular exchange of information to ensure children's care needs are fully met. Parents receive regular online messages and photos to show how children spend their time. However, the childminder does not share information with parents about their children's next stage of learning. This means that they are not given information on how to further support their children's learning at home. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She provides clear explanations of what is expected. The childminder is kind, considerate, and a good role model for children. The childminder uses positive reinforcement to praise children's behaviour. She also encourages children to apologise to each other when they do not share. This helps children to develop a sense of right and wrong. n The childminder supports children's language development effectively. She

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listens and responds sensitively to babies' babbling. The childminder creates a language-rich environment throughout the day to ensure that all children hear a wide vocabulary. For instance, she introduces words such as 'illuminous'. This helps to develop children's speaking and listening skills. n The childminder responds promptly to children's personal needs, and she is quick to act on changes in their emotions. For example, she identifies when children are tired and quickly provides them with comforters. This helps to support their emotional well-being. n The childminder does not share information with other settings that children attend. This means that children do not receive the highest level of continuity in their care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility regarding safeguarding. She has a good understanding of how to recognise the signs of abuse. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if an allegation of abuse is made against herself or a member of the family. She knows the relevant agencies to contact if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Furthermore, the childminder has a good understanding of 'Prevent' duty. The childminder attends training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date.

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Due date

19 August 2022 complete two-year progress checks for all children between the ages of two and three years, to identify whether there are any concerns in their development 22/09/2022

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Due date

target training and professional development opportunities to strengthen knowledge and the teaching of the curriculum 30/09/2022

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Due date

ensure children are provided with healthy, well-balanced meals 30/08/2022

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should:

n plan suitably challenging activities for each child, in relation to their learning needs, to help them make good progress in their learning and development n further develop partnership working with parents in order to help them fully extend their child's learning at home n develop partnerships with other settings that children attend, to share information and to ensure continuity in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448416 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10220908 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 17 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Usworth, Washington, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from, 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, 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 provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n A range of documentation was viewed by the inspector, including public liability insurance and the childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity. n Parents' views were shared through written feedback.

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Inspection activities

19 August 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

19 August 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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