Stobbart, Charlotte Jayne

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 is an experienced practitioner, who is extremely nurturing, attentive and calm. On arrival, young children snuggle in for cuddles and settle quickly, showing that they feel safe and secure. She is skilful in her interactions with the children but also recognises the importance of giving them time to explore and discover for themselves. The childminder is reassuring and supportive of the children's needs, and they have established close and trusting bonds with her.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the wide range of experiences the childminder provides. For example, they enjoy the sounds of the musical instruments as they shake the bells and tap the xylophone. This helps to develop their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Children become absorbed as they scoop, pour, splash and manipulate objects in the water. Babies develop the strength in their arms and legs as they pull themselves up into the standing position on low-level furniture.

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The provision is good

Children have daily opportunities to explore their local community. The childminder plans activities outside the home to give children new social experiences. For example, they attend regular playgroup sessions and go on trips to the park and local shops. They meet new children and people and develop confidence in new social situations.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a very secure understanding of each child. This enables her to provide a purposeful curriculum that is accurately based on their specific learning needs and interests. She provides an exceptionally high-quality, inspirational learning environment within her setting. Her ongoing interactions with children are warm and reassuring and contribute greatly to their achievements. n The childminder evaluates her practice daily. She considers how well children have enjoyed the activities and what she would do differently next time. This supports the childminder to monitor the consistency of good-quality teaching and care that she provides children. n The childminder encourages children's communication and language development well. She engages even the youngest children in back-and-forth conversations, and she babbles and sings nursery rhymes with babies. She is quick to respond to children's nonverbal gestures as children make their needs

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need to do better?

known. She confidently recognises every opportunity to promote children's language skills, for example during nappy changes and mealtimes. n Babies and toddlers flourish from the moment they start their journey, as the childminder follows care routines established at home. They receive care tailored to their individual needs to ensure their physical and emotional well-being. The

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need to do better?

10 April 2025 childminder changes nappies promptly to avoid any discomfort. She identifies and responds sensitively to signs of hunger and tiredness. She gives reassuring cuddles and adapts her schedule to meet individual needs. n The childminder offers balanced and nutritious snacks throughout the day. She encourages children to taste new foods and ensures that they have regular drinks of water to keep them hydrated. Babies sit contentedly in a highchair at the table and competently feed themselves finger foods. n Parent partnerships are strong. They speak highly about the childminder and the experiences provided for their children. They feel well informed about their children's development. Parents enjoy looking at photos and reading progress reports about their children. They appreciate knowing how to support their children's learning at home. However, the childminder is not as proactive in seeking information from parents about children's starting points to help inform

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need to do better?

planning even further. n The childminder is very reflective and knows her own strengths and has identified areas she would like to develop further. Following her notification to Ofsted of a significant incident, she has taken swift and positive steps to improve her risk assessments to ensure the safety of children in her care. The childminder completes a range of training that is relevant and supports her own continued professional development. She attends local networking groups and responds quickly to changes and updates in the sector.

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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 interest first.

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should:

n enhance the range of information collated from parents to include children's starting points to help build on what children already know and can do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2806755 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10397752 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2024. She lives in East Herrington in Sunderland. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. She offers government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following a notification from the provider of a significant incident. n The inspector carried out a discussion with the childminder on how the curriculum is delivered. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She interacted with children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

10 April 2025 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

10 April 2025 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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