Ord, Caroline Jayne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2015 10 March 2010

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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

 Teaching is good. The childminder has a sound understanding of how children learn. She engages with them, talking to them about their play as she supports them to make good progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder has developed secure attachments with the children. Children's emotional well-being is very well promoted, and children are already independent.  Children are protected and safeguarded. The childminder knows what action to take to keep children safe from harm should she have any concerns. Additionally, she ensures her home is risk assessed to minimise hazards.  The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents. She uses a variety of ways to encourages them to share information about children's needs, interests and achievements. Consequently, children have continuity of care, learning and development.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder uses praise effectively and children

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This provision is good

respond with smiles, showing their pleasure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children enough time to respond to the questions she asks, and occasionally intervenes too soon.  Children are not consistently provided with opportunities to fully promote their mathematical development and understanding.

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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 good teaching further by ensuring children are given enough time to think about what they want to say and then respond, when asking them questions  provide further opportunities for children to count and use mathematical language in their everyday routines and activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and outdoor area.  The inspector sampled children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, training certificates, and her self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation, and discussed the children's learning while they were engaged in the activities.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a wide range of resources and activities to promote children's progress across the seven areas of learning. Activities are planned to meet children's individual learning needs and interests. For example, the childminder has increased resources to support children's interest in transporting. As a result, children gain the skills that they need for their future learning. The childminder focuses on helping children develop their communication, speaking and listening skills. However, at times when the childminder asks questions she does not pause long enough to give the children time to answer. Children's understanding of the world is very well promoted as they collect natural resources in the garden and on outdoor walks. This enriches the children's investigatory and sensory skills. On occasions, the childminder does not extend the children's understanding of mathematics as she does

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who attend. This is good

not encourage children to count their pieces of toast or describe the different shapes when playing in the sand.

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good

Children's emotional well-being is effectively promoted. They are relaxed and happy in the childminder's care. She helps children to be confident in social situations and to talk to new people, such as the inspector. The childminder encourages children to gain key skills for independence, which supports them for the next stage in their learning. For example, she encourages the children to use the potty independently and to clean their hands, and prompts them to help get out toys and to tidy up. Outdoor play in the fresh air is incorporated well into the daily routine, promoting children's physical skills and encouraging healthy lifestyles. Children are encouraged to consider and recognise potential risks and dangers as they gradually accept responsibility for their own safety. For example, they help to carry toys out from the summer house, carefully negotiating the steps at the same time.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is well organised with policies and procedures which underpin her good practice. The environment is safe and secure as the childminder has conducted risk assessments for all areas of her home, and ensures the safety and well-being of children. The childminder attends training in order to improve and inform her practice, for example she recently attended first-aid training to support children's health, before her current certificate has expired. Children's development records are well maintained and show individual observations, planning and assessments demonstrating the good progress children are making. The childminder reflects on her work and is committed to continuous improvement as she has addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection. She welcomes the views of parents who speak highly of the

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400702 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1014029 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Stanley. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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