Lodge, Elizabeth Ravinder

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are settled and happy in the childminder's home. The childminder offers children a welcoming environment with plenty of space for them to play. Children benefit from an established routine. For example, when it is time to leave to collect other children from nursery, they quickly put on coats and shoes. Parents say that they choose the childminder because of her warmth and affection. Throughout the day, the childminder gives children cuddles and praise. It is clear they have a strong attachment to her. Children behave well.

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The provision is good

The childminder cares for children during the day and after school. She understands how to support children of different ages and with different needs. The childminder listens to children and values their opinions and ideas. This helps her to consider children's individual needs and how she can best support each child to make good progress. The childminder makes use of amenities in her local area and has a garden where children can play. She uses local parks and playgrounds to give children new experiences. Children learn about how they can keep themselves safe. During walks to and from school, the childminder helps children to learn about road safety. These trips and outings help to widen children's experiences and knowledge of the world around them.

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need to do better?

n Children readily seek the support of the childminder during activities. She follows children's lead as they involve her in their role play, such as when they make pretend tea and cakes. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. Children are able to share and take turns as they start to understand the impact of their actions on others. n The childminder supports and extends children's communication and language skills. She models the correct language and encourages children to repeat words. However, at times, the childminder does not always provide children with time to formulate answers and respond when asking them questions. n Children make choices about their play and learning as the childminder organises resources effectively. This encourages children to explore, investigate and develop their own interests and ideas. The childminder encourages children to be independent and carry out small tasks for themselves. Children eagerly

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help to tidy activities away ready for lunch. They smile proudly as the childminder praises their efforts, which helps to promote their self-esteem. n The childminder manages her setting well. She reflects on her practice and identifies areas for development and further training. For example, she accesses specialist training to support children with additional needs. The childminder ensures that all checks are completed on her assistant and monitors their practice.

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need to do better?

28 November 2022 n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder has established very good communication with parents based on an open approach. She ensures that they are kept informed about every aspect of their child's care and education and liaises with school when necessary. Parents' comments are extremely positive. They comment that she is an outstanding childminder, who has excellent bonds with their children, who are keen to attend. n The childminder uses observations and assessments of children's progress well. She uses these to identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder plans a broad and ambitious curriculum, which takes children's changing interests into account. Children are consistently engaged in interesting activities which, overall, support their good progress across all areas of learning. However, at times, the childminder does not consistently maximise opportunities to extend

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children's mathematical knowledge. n The childminder understands what to do when a child needs extra support. She works with parents and professionals to ensure that children get the extra help they need to make rapid progress. This helps children to make steady gains that enable them to reach their full potential. n Children practise their physical skills in the large garden and on their daily outings. They go to soft-play areas and on long muddy walks in the local woods. Children go out into the community regularly. This encourages children to understand their local environment.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder gives a high priority to children's safety. She knows the possible indicators which suggest that a child could be at risk of abuse. The childminder ensures that her assistant understands her role and responsibility. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of the procedures to follow to keep children protected from harm. They are vigilant to the signs that a child might be at risk to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder is aware of the relevant agencies to report her concerns to, to keep children safe. She cleans and checks all parts of her home to reduce the risk of cross-infection and minimise hazards.

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should:

n give children more time to formulate answers and respond when asking them questions that encourage them to think n extend children's understanding of how to use and apply their mathematical knowledge during their learning and everyday activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408527 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10235401 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 28 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Washington, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday and from 7.30am to 5pm Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. She 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 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 childminder. 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, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

28 November 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 November 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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