Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 April 2015 18 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder understands how children learn and develop, which results in them making good progress in her setting.  Children are well safeguarded because the childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities with regard to safeguarding and child protection. Consequently, children in her care are safe and well protected.  The childminder is warm, caring and a good role model for children. As a result, children are happy, settled and demonstrate a good sense of emotional well-being.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents and other early years settings. This means that children benefit from continuity in their care and learning.  The childminder attends a range of relevant training and embraces reflective practice. This demonstrates her drive and commitment to continuously improve.  The childminder introduces a wide range of vocabulary and asks children open-ended

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This provision is good

questions. Consequently, children's communication and language skills are developing well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always maximise opportunities to encourage young children's independence during everyday activities.  The childminder does not fully maximise children's understanding of healthy practice as she occasionally fails to remind children to wash their hands before mealtimes.

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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

 increase children's independence even further, for example, by supporting them to peel and prepare their own fruit for snack time  extend children's understanding of healthy practices, for example, by reminding them to wash their hands before mealtimes and explaining the reasons for this.

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Inspection activities

 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 looked at children's records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written feedback.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder effectively observes and assesses children's development. She provides a wide range of activities and resources which reflect children's interests and challenge them in their learning. The childminder uses children's interest in shapes to promote their mathematical development. Children enjoy using shaped hole punchers to make patterns in paper. They recognise and count the shapes as they make patterns. Children demonstrate good control when using tools and equipment. For example, children enjoy snipping at paper, with scissors and making marks with pencils. The childminder gathers a range of information from parents about children's developmental starting points and information about what they are doing at home. The childminder monitors children's progress so she knows they are developing skills across all areas of learning. As a result, children are prepared 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. Children are learning how to keep safe. For example, as they walk to and from school they learn about road safety. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence skills as they learn to feed themselves, and put on their coats and shoes. However, the childminder does not always use daily activities to maximise children's independence, for example, by peeling their own fruit and preparing snacks. The childminder develops children's understanding of hygiene practices, but is not consistently effective in this. For example, she encourages them to wash their hands after using the toilet, however, on some occasions the childminder does not remind children to wash their

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good

hands before eating. The childminder promotes children's physical well-being. For example, they visit playgroups, local parks and play in the well-resourced garden on a regular basis.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements the requirements well. The childminder identifies her strengths and areas for development. She has effectively addressed the recommendations made at her last inspection. For example, she effectively records children's achievements to ensure they make progress. The childminder has developed good links with schools in the local area and shares relevant information about minded children that attend both settings. The childminder is committed to improving her practice and attends training courses, which support her development and have a positive impact on children's development. For example, since her last inspection she has completed a level 3 childcare qualification. The childminder routinely shares information about the children's progress with parents. Parents comment that they are very happy with the service the childminder provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313863 Local authority Durham Inspection number 868165 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 18 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1986 and lives in Burnopfield, County Durham. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a Level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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