Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 2015 29 September 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 demonstrates effective teaching skills. This ensures all children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder promotes young children's early communication and language skills very well. She sensitively communicates with children and talks about what she is doing and what is happening during everyday routines and their play.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children effectively. Her home is safe and good steps are taken to reduce potential dangers. As a result, children are well protected from harm.  Children are happy, relaxed and secure because the childminder is warm and supportive towards the children in her care. They build strong attachments with the childminder, which has a positive effect on their emotional well-being.  The childminder acts as a positive role model and children follow her example. She provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. As a result,

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This provision is good

children behave well.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents well informed through verbal discussions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share information about children's learning and development with local schools or nurseries to provide continuity of support for children who attend more than one setting.  Opportunities to further develop younger children's independence during routines, such as mealtimes, are not always maximised.

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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

 strengthen the existing relationships with local schools and nurseries, to provide more continuity in children's learning and development for children who attend more than one setting  provide even more opportunities to encourage younger children's independence during mealtimes, for example, by enabling them to feed themselves and manage their own personal needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records, evidence of the suitability of household members, and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's house and talked with the childminder and the children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress in their learning because the childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. The childminder observes, assesses and plans suitable activities for children. The childminder monitors children's progress so she knows that they are developing skills across all areas of learning. She regularly shares children's learning and development with parents. The childminder models good language for the children. She acknowledges children's early attempts at language by responding positively to their utterances, making eye contact and smiling. Children enjoy singing nursery rhymes, sharing books and listening to stories, read by the childminder. For example, children enjoy pointing out and naming animals in a picture book. As a result, children are developing the skills that they need in preparation for their next steps in learning and the eventual move on to school.

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good

The childminder promotes children's well-being through constant praise and recognition. Secure attachments are evident and children are developing the emotional security needed to help them cope with moving on to other settings and school when the time comes. The childminder instinctively knows when children need comfort. For example, when a child wakes up from their sleep, she keeps them close and gently reassures the child. Children's behaviour is very good and is managed effectively by the childminder as she responds age appropriately to children. The childminder has recently attended a healthy eating course, to enable her to support children to make healthy choices. The childminder encourages children's independence as they confidently choose their own resources. However, there are occasions when the childminder does not always encourage younger children to feed themselves at lunch time. This means that opportunities to

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good

further develop their independence skills are sometimes missed. The childminder promotes children's physical well-being. They visit local parks and play outdoors on a regular basis.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates a sound understanding of possible symptoms of children at risk and is aware of procedures to follow if she has child protection concerns.The childminder uses risk assessments to ensure that potential hazards are identified and addressed. Effective partnerships with parents help to maintain continuity for children at home. The childminder understands the importance of working with other early years settings, in order to promote continuity in children's learning and development. However, these partnerships have not been robustly established to ensure information about children's learning and development is effectively shared. The childminder reflects on her practice. She identifies what she does well, and also identifies areas for improvement in her own professional development, to ensure the best outcomes for

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313817 Local authority Durham Inspection number 868161 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1982 and lives in Burnopfield, Durham. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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