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

The childminder provides a warm and loving environment for babies and children and places particular emphasis on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. Children's well-being is a priority. This is nurtured through the childminder's emphasis on establishing secure relationships and through the close contact and cuddles enjoyed by babies.

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The provision is good

The childminder pays close attention to children's developmental needs. She plans an ambitious curriculum, which is designed to help all children make good progress in their learning and prepares them well for school when the time comes. As a result, children enjoy their time here and are making good progress. The childminder plans daily outdoor experiences, in order for children to benefit from fresh air and exercise. Stories and songs are used well. For instance, the childminder re-reads favourite books to help babies become familiar with key language.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of behaviour and supports children to understand these expectations. The childminder's caring and attentive interactions with babies helps them learn to regulate their emotions and supports them to feel safe and secure in the setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear understanding of child development and understands the milestones that children will, typically, reach as they progress in age through her setting. She uses this knowledge to plan her curriculum to ensure that children's developmental needs are supported. For example, she plans for babies' physical development skills in order to assist non-mobile babies to eventually progress to walking. n The childminder is clear about what she wants children of all ages to learn. However, she is more confident in delivering the intended curriculum for older children than for babies. Her knowledge and understanding of how to best support babies to access learning is still developing. This means that it can take some time for babies to settle and focus on the the intended learning. n The childminder is proficient at supporting language development. She uses a range of strategies to support babies' communication and language skills. Babies

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respond with interest and make eye contact as the childminder chatters away to them and narrates the day. The childminder makes use of singing sessions at the local library to further enhance speaking and listening opportunities for all children. n The childminder engages with training to further develop her knowledge and skills. She applies the knowledge she has gained into her practice. For example,

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16 January 2025 following recent training regarding children's emotional well-being, she has developed greater skills in identifying and supporting children's emotional needs. n Personal care needs are attended to well. For instance, the childminder is alert to babies' early communication signals, such as when they are tired or hungry and she responds promptly. As a result, babies receive the support they need to feel comfortable. Additionally, the childminder's attentive practice teaches babies from an early age that their voice is important. This helps to build up their self- confidence. n Where children are not making expected progress, the childminder ensures that timely referrals to outside agencies are made when needed. She provides clear and supportive communications with parents. As a result, children receive the support they need to help overcome challenges in their development. n The childminder appropriately evaluates her setting. Where concerns regarding

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her practice have been raised, the childminder takes these seriously and puts measures into place to ensure that practice improves. This includes improvements to the arrangements for supervision of children when on outings, to ensure that she meets requirements.

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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 continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of delivering the curriculum for babies, in order to promote even higher levels of engagement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2795135 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10382026 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2024 and lives in Washington, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round, from 7.30pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. 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 inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and babies. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of the morning session. n The inspector viewed feedback from parents and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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