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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled with the caring and kind childminder. They feel safe and secure in their environment and confidently lead their own play. For example, children use their imaginations as they make pretend meals for the childminder. Children concentrate as they match picture cards of animals. The childminder provides praise and encouragement as children successfully match two cards together. This helps to develop children's confidence and raise their self-esteem. Children have strong attachments to the childminder and seek her out for reassurance. They benefit from her consistently sensitive and supportive interactions. Children enjoy cuddles and reassurance when they become tired.

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The provision is good

The childminder understands how and when to interact with children to move their learning forward. She effectively follows children's interests. For example, the childminder supports children as they enthusiastically play with tools. She demonstrates how to connect a nut and bolt. The childminder provides direction and reassurance until children successfully connect the nuts and bolts together. The childminder is a good role model. Children are polite and show respect for the childminder and the environment. They use good manners, such as please and thank you. The childminder provides ample opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. They run in the childminder's spacious garden, kick large balls and propel themselves on see-saws.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gathers information from parents about what their children can do when they first start. She plans a range of interesting activities, based on the interests and stages of development of each child in her care. The childminder uses regular observations and assessments to monitor individual children's progress. n The childminder creates a language-rich environment. Children giggle as she sings songs, such as 'Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes.' The childminder listens and responds sensitively to children who are learning to speak. She repeats words back, so that children hear the correct pronunciation. In addition, the childminder introduces new vocabulary, such as 'sweetcorn' and 'tomato'. This helps to develop children's speaking and listening skills. n The childminder completes mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. However, she has not yet identified a more targeted plan for

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professional development to increase knowledge and skills even further. n The childminder works well with other professionals. She regularly meets with other childminders to reflect on her practice and share ideas. The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend. She regularly shares information about children's learning with them to enhance children's

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20 January 2023 experiences and maintain continuity in their learning. n The childminder takes children on regular outings to the park, museums and to playgroups. This helps children to develop their social and physical skills. However, the childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to learn more about cultures and lives that are different from their own. n The childminder encourages children to use numbers during their play. For instance, she encourages children to sort and count the number of elephants. In addition, the childminder encourages children to recognises shapes as they play. This helps children to develop their early mathematical skills. n Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations for children's behaviour. There are clear rules and boundaries in place. For example, children understand what is expected of them, such as they

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need to tidy up their toys before moving on to the next activity. n The childminder ensures that the meals and snacks she provides are healthy and nutritious. She talks to children about the importance of eating healthily and oral health. This helps children to learn about healthy lifestyle choices. n Parents think highly of the childminder and value her service. She encourages a regular exchange of information to ensure that parents know what their children are learning. The childminder shares information with parents about how they can further support their children's learning at home. Parents' written comments say that their children have 'developed a lovely relationship' with the childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role in protecting children. She is aware of the indicators of abuse. The childminder knows the procedures to follow, should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She attends regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if an allegation of abuse is made against herself or a family member. Furthermore, she has a good understanding of the 'Prevent' duty, county lines and female genital mutilation. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor environment. This helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n identify a more targeted plan for professional development to increase knowledge and skills to an even higher level n provide more opportunities for children to develop their understanding and awareness of other cultures and backgrounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409619 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10263247 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 7 Date of previous inspection 25 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Sunderland. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded education for two- and three-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 showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector through written feedback. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

20 January 2023 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

20 January 2023 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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