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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm, homely, nurturing and stimulating environment in which children flourish. Children have formed positive, close relationships with the childminder. Even the newest children, who have only been attending for a short while, demonstrate their feelings of security as they play happily alongside the childminder. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and responds quickly, such as when they need their nappy changing or a snack.

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The provision is good

Children show positive attitudes to learning. For example, babies and toddlers are curious and show excitement as they explore the dried cereal and oats. They taste the cereal and use their hands to scoop up the cereal to fill small containers. Children enjoy looking at books. They learn how to turn the pages and learn the names of animals and the sounds they make. Babies enjoy exploring the sounds the musical toys make as they shake the bells and bang the drum. Toddlers begin to learn how to be kind. They follow instructions and give toys or cups to the babies. Babies have the space to crawl and use the furniture to pull themselves up to a standing position. Toddlers confidently sit on wheeled toys and use their feet to manoeuvre around the space. This helps to develop their enjoyment of being active and to strengthen their physical skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder speaks about her work with great enthusiasm. She understands how to promote young children's learning and uses her knowledge to plan interesting and exciting activities that help to broaden their experiences and to achieve well. n The childminder recognises the difficult time children and parents have had during the COVID-19 pandemic. She plans well for new young children who are starting in her care. She recognises that they have spent limited time away from their parents. She understands the behaviours children show may be due to how they are feeling in these uncertain times. As a result, she provides lots of support, empathy and reassurance, to help them to settle happily. n The childminder supports children's emerging speech and language skills very well. She talks with children as they play, naming objects and giving them choices about which direction their play takes. She waits patiently for children to

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make decisions and follows the non-verbal cues they give. She regularly reads to children, which helps to increase their vocabulary and understanding of new words. n The childminder promotes children's independence well. Young children are encouraged to help tidy up, wipe the table before snack and get their own shoes. They receive lots of encouragement and are celebrated with praise for their efforts and achievements. This helps to raise children's self-esteem and

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1 September 2022 willingness to have a go. n The childminder reflects on her practice and continues to build on her knowledge and skills. For example, she recently completed training in how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This is helping her to develop strategies to help children. The childminder seeks feedback from parents and children to help her make improvements. n The childminder shows a good understanding of equality and diversity. Children learn about differences and diversity through discussions, resources, and carefully planned activities. n The childminder helps children to learn about living a healthy lifestyle. She teaches them about the importance of drinking water to stay hydrated, which will help their bodies and minds. The childminder ensures children are active and spend lots of time playing outdoors daily. She regularly talks with school-age children about the food they eat and the benefits of healthy food, and oral

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health. However, she has not fully considered ways this can be extended to include younger children. n Parents comment that they are happy with the childminder. They have information shared with them on a daily basis about the activities and care routines that have happened. The childminder develops positive relationships with staff at other settings that children also attend. However, she has not yet built on the relationship with the staff to enable the best possible provision for those children by exchanging information about their progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm or abuse. She knows the local procedures she must follow to report any child protection concerns. In the event an allegation is made against her, the childminder knows the procedures she must follow to report these concerns. The childminder routinely checks the environment, to ensure it is safe for children to attend. She supervises children constantly as they play, and while they are eating. This ensures children's safety while they are in her care.

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should:

n enhance ways to help younger children to understand and learn about the value of eating healthily and oral health n strengthen procedures for sharing information about children's learning and development with staff at other settings they attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557075 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10191296 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Penshaw, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. 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 provider 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 inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder and discussed how the curriculum is delivered. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from the written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

1 September 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

1 September 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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