Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 July 2015 17 June 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating and exciting activities, which successfully promote and extend children's learning. As a result, children are highly interested and engaged in all activities.  The quality of teaching is outstanding. Consequently, children make rapid progress in their learning. The childminder supports children exceptionally well, while giving them time to learn through their own interests and self-chosen play. As a result, children are very motivated and demonstrate high levels of independence.  The childminder accurately assesses and tracks the progress children make from their starting points. This enables her to plan challenging next steps in their development across all areas of learning. This ensures children continue to make excellent progress and prepares them well for school.  Children are very happy, secure and develop a positive sense of belonging. They play

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This provision is outstanding

extremely well, independently and together. Close attachments are evident between the children and the childminder.  The childminder places children's safety and well-being at the forefront of all her practice. She strictly adheres to the implementation of the policies and procedures and completes thorough and robust risk assessments.  The childminder performs highly effective self-evaluation that takes account of the views of the children and the parents. She is passionate and highly committed to excellence and maintaining her outstanding practice.  Children's behaviour is exemplary. This is because the childminder is sensitive to the needs of younger children and is clear and consistent in setting boundaries. Older children take responsibility for managing their own behaviour by setting and adhering to their own house rules.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to develop their skills in information and communication technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed and talked with children as they played inside and outdoors.  The inspector discussed aspects of policy and practice with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector held discussions and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and the self- evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection and viewed parents testimonials.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant policies, children's assessment records and health and safety documentation.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an extremely good knowledge of how children learn. She provides rich and imaginative resources to enhance children's play, extending their concentration and learning. As a result, children thrive and make excellent progress in their learning and development. Children thoroughly enjoy spending time using brushes, rollers and sponges to make marks using water. The childminder observes children carefully, only intervening when necessary so that children have time to explore and experiment. The childminder builds on children's intrinsic curiosity, for example, by hiding animals and numbered stones around the garden and in the sand. This boosts children's enthusiasm and motivation, extending their learning as they learn new words and begin to recognise numbers. The childminder excites children even further by introducing some stretchy material, which she places over a tunnel. Children squeal with delight as they crawl in and

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who attend. This is outstanding

out, hiding and chasing each other, developing their physical skills. The childminder has an extensive range of equipment and innovative resources. However, there is scope to build on children's ability to use information and communication technology, so that, in particular, older children can extend their skills in developing research techniques.

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outstanding

The childminder is extremely affectionate, caring and highly sensitive. She is in total harmony with all children, supporting them fully in their emotional well-being. The childminder is highly skilled in helping children manage their feelings and behaviour. For example, she persuades children to come in from the strong sunshine by asking them to hold onto the stretchy material. Children laugh and giggle as they stretch and hold it, following the childminder inside. The childminder helps promote independence skills by providing children with a safe knife to prepare their own fruit and help tidy away. Consequently, children from a young age readily take responsibility and gain important self-care skills. Children develop an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, the childminder explains why they need to put on sun cream and practise fire drills.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is extremely well organised. She has completed an extensive training programme, covering all aspects of care and education. The childminder comments on how much she benefits from all training. This is also evident in her practice. The childminder has excellent relationships with parents and they are highly complimentary about the service the childminder provides. They are fully involved in all aspects of children's learning and receive excellent information about children's progress and next steps in learning. This significantly enhances children's learning at home. The childminder ensures that children receive continuity in learning, by successfully sharing information between other providers and herself.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314027 Local authority Durham Inspection number 868174 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 17 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Meadowfield, Durham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am 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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