Rigg, Stephanie

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children flourish in the childminder's welcoming and stimulating environment. The very strong bond between the childminder and children is evident. Children rush into the childminder's home, eager to be with their friends. They show good attention to detail for their very young ages. For example, children make sure the toy horses they are playing with are positioned exactly as they need them to be. Children make up their own stories as they talk to the horses and each other as they play. Children spend long periods of time at activities of their own choosing. For example, they show their developing imagination skills as they play. They discuss needing to make a field for the horses. Children carefully position blocks, adding more blocks as they bring more horses into their play. This helps children to understand their ideas are valued and furthers their motivation to learn.

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The provision is good

Children show a 'can-do' attitude to their learning and a determination to succeed. For example, their faces show absolute concentration as they focus intently on using scissors to cut play dough. Children very carefully move the play dough, determined to cut the shapes exactly as they wish.

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The provision is good

The childminder teaches children to keep themselves healthy. She helps children to wash their hands before eating, encouraging them to 'rub, rub, rub' the germs away. This encourages children to become independent and manage their own self-care needs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder wants children to achieve to the best of their abilities. She uses information from parents to support children's development from the moment they begin with her. The childminder accurately assesses what children can and cannot do and uses this knowledge to plan a curriculum to develop children's skills further. n The childminder is a very skilled practitioner. She uses suggestions and questions in ways that enable children to develop their thinking skills and solve problems for themselves. For example, when making play dough dinosaurs, the childminder wonders what they might use to help their dinosaurs to see. This encourages children to talk about needing eyes and to choose the resources they need. n When the childminder talks to children, she gets down to their level and speaks clearly and slowly. She gives children time to listen and respond to what has been said. The childminder introduces new words into children's play. For

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need to do better?

example, as children use play dough to make dinosaurs, she talks of 'attaching' their tails. However, the childminder does not consistently enhance children's vocabulary as she does not always use the correct pronunciation of words when

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need to do better?

24 November 2022 talking to children. n Children are very respectful of the childminder's environment and happily tidy away the resources they have used. The childminder talks to children about having 'kind hands' and encourages children to share resources. However, at times, children demand the childminder's immediate attention. She is not always consistent in explaining to children how their behaviour or demands can impact on other children. n The childminder fosters children's love of books very well. She follows children's leads and reads stories when they ask her to. The childminder uses different tones of voice and gives children time to look at the pictures and bring their own ideas into the stories. For example, children become very animated as they discuss different ways to rescue a dinosaur who is in danger. n Enabling children to feel safe and secure is a key feature of the childminder's practice. She is very caring and nurturing and knows individual children's

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personalities very well. For example, she instinctively recognises when children are tired or upset. She picks them up and uses soothing words as she cuddles them closely to her. n The childminder encourages children to learn about similarities and differences. For example, children know they each have two eyes. They look closely at each other and the childminder and comment on whether their eyes are the same or different colours. n Children have many opportunities to learn about their local environment. For example, they go to the local shops, where children choose their own items to buy and pay for their shopping. This helps children to build relationships with people outside of their immediate families and friends. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and the service she provides. They are particularly praising of the wide variety of activities and opportunities the childminder provides. They are very pleased with the progress

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need to do better?

their children are making in the childminder's care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children. The childminder is aware of the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. She completes regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds children to sit properly on chairs so they can safely reach the resources they need. The childminder carries out regular checks of her home and garden to help to provide a safe environment for children.

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should:

24 November 2022 n strengthen the use of correct pronunciation to help support the development of children's communication and language skills even further n teach children to understand the impact that their behaviour can have on themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456473 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10236021 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 15 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Penshaw. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for bank 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed activities during the inspection and assessed the impact of these on children's learning and development. n A joint observation of an activity was carried out with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection. n The spoken and written views and opinions of parents were taken into account during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

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

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