Burns, Deborah

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2015 23 June 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides resources and activities that excite and motivate children to learn across the seven areas of learning.  The childminder has highly effective partnerships with parents, which supports children's learning at home.  The childminder is enthusiastic and caring and develops strong bonds with the children in her care. As a result, they are happy, settled and ready to learn from the start.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting high-quality provision. She regularly completes training to support improvements to the quality of her teaching. This has had a positive impact on the learning experiences she offers children.  The childminder models positive behaviour very effectively, and as a result, children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always take every opportunity during routine activities to develop children's understanding of healthy eating and self-care.  The childminder does not consistently reflect on the different ways in which children learn to enrich her planning processes.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 use the different ways in which children learn in order to enrich the planning process even further and support children in making the best possible progress  strengthen children's increasing understanding of how to keep healthy by talking to children about good hygiene practices and healthy eating.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and other documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, the childminder's qualifications and her self-evaluation.  The inspector observed activities indoors and in the outside play area.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took into account views expressed by parents to the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder offers a broad range of activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. Children excitedly measure, pour and mix ingredients to make cakes for older children to eat later. The childminder makes good use of questioning to encourage children to problem solve. For example, she asks 'How many cakes shall we make?' and waits for children to work out the answer. She introduces mathematical words and concepts including shapes, colours, sizes and counting through everyday activities. For example, when children play with dominoes, the childminder helps them to carefully count the pieces and name the colours. The childminder uses regular observations and assessments to check how well the children are doing in their learning. She shares this information with parents. She ensures that parents contribute to children's assessments from the beginning. For example, parents complete an All about me record

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who attend. This is good

for their child. The childminder uses this information, about what children can already do, to inform her planning to meet their needs and interests. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points. However, the childminder does not always fully consider in her planning, the various ways in which children can learn to enhance their already good progress.

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good

The childminder's home is safe, comfortable and welcoming. Children have positive relationships with the childminder. The childminder offers frequent praise for children's efforts and consistently models positive behaviour. Children play energetically in the garden and on outings to the park or to playgroups. Consequently, children's physical development is promoted well. The childminder provides nutritional, home-cooked meals and snacks and encourages good hygiene routines. However, she sometimes misses opportunities to strengthen children's understanding of the benefits of healthy foods and everyday activities, such as hand washing. The childminder helps children to develop a good awareness of their diverse community. For example, she interests children in craft activities and displays to explore Chinese New Year. As a result, children develop positive attitudes to others and to learning that help them prepare for their move on to nursery or

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provision is good

The childminder has a robust knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has a secure understanding of child protection issues and what to do if she has any child welfare concerns. The childminder assesses risks in her home and the wider community regularly and carefully. As a result, children are safe in her care. The childminder is committed to continuous improvement of provision for children and their families. The childminder uses the views of children and parents to help her in her planning. Strong partnerships with other settings help to maintain continuity of learning and care for children at the family home, at the childminder's home and at nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318757 Local authority Durham Inspection number 878051 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. She lives in the Chester-le-Street area. The childminder offers early education funded places for two-, three- and four-year olds. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and 7.30am to 5.00pm on Fridays, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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