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

Children form strong bonds with the childminder and her assistants. There is always time for a cuddle and reassurance when children feel unsettled or upset. The childminder prioritises ensuring that children feel happy, safe and secure during the time they spend with her. She recognises that this is essential in order for children to learn and develop effectively. Children receive plenty of support at times of change, such as after a holiday or getting ready to go to school. Effective systems are also in place to help children to become familiar with new surroundings when they attend the different premises where childcare is provided. This promotes children's emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

Children have plenty of opportunity to explore the interesting resources and activities that are available. Outside, they proudly show the inspector how well they have worked together to clean their toy cars. They also develop their physical skills as they climb, dig in the sand and ride on tricycles. Indoors, they enjoy creating their own paintings in the art studio. They are fascinated as they use a pump to blow up balloons. Assistants skilfully use this interest to introduce mathematical vocabulary as they describe the size and shape of the balloons.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from being taken out and about in the local community. This includes visits to the local greengrocers and post office. These experiences enhance children's understanding of the world around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about ensuring that she provides children with the best possible start to their early education. She regularly reviews the service she provides and identifies appropriate areas for further improvement. She welcomes regular support from her local authority early years team. She clearly values her dedicated team of assistants and ensures that they have opportunities to develop their practice even further. n The setting is highly inclusive. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support. The childminder works with parents and, where relevant, other professionals to draw up detailed plans to ensure that individual children's needs are met. Parents of children with SEND value the advice and support they receive from the knowledgeable childminder. n The childminder has a clear understanding of what she wants children to learn. She and her assistants know all of the children extremely well. This helps them

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to identify appropriate next steps in learning for each individual child. However, at times, they do not focus teaching sharply enough on the specific knowledge or skills they want children to learn or to practise. For example, they try to cover too many different areas of learning when introducing a new story during a

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need to do better?

24 September 2024 group activity. n Children's communication and language skills are developed constantly as they play. The childminder makes sure that there is a focus on introducing vocabulary to children at an appropriate pace, so they are not overwhelmed by too many new words. Children are given time to express themselves. They learn how to take part in conversations, listening to what others have to say and knowing when it is their turn to speak. This helps children to become confident communicators. n Children behave very well. There is lots of praise when they are kind or helpful. The childminder clearly understands what to expect of children, depending on their age and stage of development. This helps to ensure that children learn to play alongside their friends before they are ready to be supported to share and to take turns. n The childminder has established clear daily routines. Children are reminded

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need to do better?

about these, so they start to recognise when it is time to come inside or to wash their hands ready for lunch. Younger children would sometimes benefit from greater flexibility to meet their needs more effectively. Occasionally, they become tired and unsettled, but the busy room makes it difficult for them to have the quiet space they need. n Books, rhymes and songs play an important part in children's learning. They regularly snuggle up with the childminder or her assistants to share a favourite story. They enthusiastically join in with familiar number rhymes. The childminder also identifies books to support children to learn about key themes, such as emotions and exploring differences and similarities between themselves and others. n Parents recognise and value the care and education the childminder provides. They are kept informed about what their children are learning and how they can develop this further at home. They also welcome support that the childminder

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need to do better?

provides them with in areas such as promoting healthy eating.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n refine the implementation of group activities, so they focus more sharply on children's individual next steps in learning n consider how to organise the environment and daily routines to meet the needs of the younger children more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2757636 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10349486 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 9 Number of children on roll 25 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered with Ofsted in 2023. She operates both from a domestic premises and from a commercial setting, both located in Washington, Tyne and Wear. The childminder operates all year round, except for bank holidays and two weeks at Christmas. Operating times are from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 8am to 4pm on Fridays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification. The childminder employs four assistants. Of whom, three hold early years qualifications at level 3. The childminder provides funded care and early education for children and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation during a group activity. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and also considered written feedback from parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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