Childminder in Sunderland

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder shares her good knowledge about how young children learn. She explains how she will observe children to help her to identify what they need to learn next. The childminder discusses the importance of basing activities on children's interests to help them to be motivated to learn. n The childminder discusses the importance of maintaining good partnerships with parents and other professionals. She explains how she will talk to them about children's care and learning and share strategies so that parents can further support their children's learning at home. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she values children's individuality. She explains how she will help children to learn about what makes them unique, for example, by learning words from languages that children speak. The childminder has reviewed her environment to ensure that her resources reflect the diverse communities near her home and in the wider world.

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For example, she has books and toys ready to share with children that value different families, communities, traditions and abilities. n The childminder understands how to promote children's good health. For instance, she discusses how she will encourage parents to provide a nutritious packed lunch for their children and she will provide water for children to drink. The childminder acknowledges the importance of fresh air and exercise. She plans to take children on walks and involve them in activities, such as gymnastics and dance. n Parents' and children's feedback is important to the childminder. She intends to have open and honest relationships with parents and give them the confidence to approach her with ideas and suggestions. The childminder intends to review and build on her practice, for example, by reading articles and sharing new ideas with other childminders. n The childminder talks about the importance of focusing on children's positive

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behaviour and offering them plenty of praise. She explains that she will provide consistent boundaries and guidance so that children know what is expected of them.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305554 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10367975 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 5 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Lambton, Washington. She operates during term time, from 7.45am to 8.45am and 3.20pm to 4pm, Monday to Thursday.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder will organise the early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her arrangements for managing her setting and about how she will evaluate and build on her practice. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation.

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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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