Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 July 2015 17 February 2011

p.1

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

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

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

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

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

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

p.1

This provision is good

 The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She interacts well with children, facilitating what they are doing, and sets appropriate challenges. Consequently, the progress that children make in their learning and development is good.  Children are happy, confident and self-motivated. They freely explore the environment, inside and out, and use their imagination to develop their own ideas.  The childminder successfully observes, assesses and makes plans for children. As a result, activities and experiences provided effectively meet children's needs and interests.  The childminder helps to keep children safe, secure and protected at all times. She has comprehensive policies and procedures in place, which she implements efficiently. The childminder is confident in the procedures to take should she be concerned about a child's welfare.  The childminder has very strong relationships with parents. She consults with them on

p.1

This provision is good

a daily basis, supporting and keeping them well informed. This helps to ensure continuity in their learning.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to fully develop their early literacy skills in the childminder's home are not fully maximised.  The childminder has not recently accessed training and development opportunities, to help her develop her teaching skills even further.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance the indoor and outdoor environment further, to entice children to develop their early literacy skills even more  maximise all available continuous professional development opportunities so that teaching skills are improved to an even higher level.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and her qualifications.  The inspector viewed a wide range of documents, including relevant policies and procedures, children's learning files and photograph books, health and safety documents and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector held discussions and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.

p.2

who attend. This is good

The childminder is well qualified. This gives her a good understanding of child development and a secure knowledge of how children learn through play. She provides interesting and innovative resources that maintain children's interests and help to satisfy their curiosity. For example, children take great delight in making and exploring bubbles using different methods. They learn how things work as they wind up a machine and use bottles to make the bubbles flow. The childminder challenges children to try harder to force the bubbles to flow faster. The childminder skilfully models the process of thinking when interacting with children. This is reflected as one child spots a frog and says, 'I wonder what he is thinking?' The childminder has available a small number of books for children to access. However, they need to ask for writing materials. This means that children are not able to be spontaneously creative, make marks and further develop their

p.3

who attend. This is good

early writing skills. Furthermore, there is scope to widen the range of reading materials available to support children's development in early literacy skills even further.

p.3

good

The childminder builds strong and secure relationships with children. She teaches them to be independent, while encouraging and extending their curiosity and learning. Consequently, children develop the necessary skills needed in preparation for future life experiences, such as going to nursery or school. Children benefit from accessing a spacious environment inside and outdoors. In addition, the childminder takes children to the parks and on walks. As a result, children use a wider range of physical play equipment, while getting good fresh air and exercise. Children show their confidence and self-assurance as they sit around the lunch table enjoying each other's company. The childminder promotes healthy eating by discussing with them more nutritious food options. The childminder is clear and consistent when setting boundaries and teaching children how to behave well. As a result, children are polite and well mannered, and they

p.3

provision is good

The childminder implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage well. Children are safe, well protected and make good progress in their learning and development. Overall, the childminder keeps up to date with new legislation and acquires new ideas through discussions with other childminders. However, the childminder has not recently accessed any development opportunities. Consequently, she misses some opportunities to improve the quality of her teaching skills to an outstanding level. The childminder is committed to improving the quality of her provision on an ongoing basis. She identifies her strengths and priorities for further improvement. She has good links with local nurseries and schools, and liaises with them regularly. She effectively uses any information gained to monitor progress and build on children's learning experiences.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 313725 Local authority Durham Inspection number 868158 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 February 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and lives in Durham. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a National Vocational Qualification at Level 3.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.5

Telephone number

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

p.5