Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2015 31 March 2011

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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 provides a warm and nurturing environment where children feel happy, safe and secure. As a result, children settle quickly and develop secure emotional attachments.  The childminder monitors the progress children make, which gives her a good knowledge of each individual child. Therefore, she provides activities that support all children to make good progress in their learning and development.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder helps children learn about her expectations and uses praise effectively. This makes children proud and develop high self-esteem.  The childminder attends statutory training, such as safeguarding. She is aware of the authorities to contact, should she have concerns about a child's welfare. This has a positive impact on children, as she understands how to keep them safe. She is extremely well organised and has a comprehensive set of robust policies and

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This provision is good

procedures, which underpin her good practice.  The childminder evaluates her practice, in order to develop her service further. She encourages parents to share their views through regular feedback and the completion of annual questionnaires.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children sufficient time to become deeply involved in their own ideas because she sometimes over directs their play.  The childminder misses opportunities to enhance children's literacy skills.

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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

 ensure that children have more uninterrupted time to lead their play and explore their own ideas  make books and reading materials more accessible for children to use independently to further promote their literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom.  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.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder undertook a joint observation and discussed children's learning while they were engaged in the activities.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides children with a wide range of exciting opportunities to explore. She fully understands how children learn and gives them time to try out activities for themselves and develop their problem-solving skills with her support. The childminder skilfully introduces numbers, shapes, colours and counting as children play. Children respond positively as they take their time in deciding which leg is the longest when making a snowman. However, at times, the childminder intervenes with play ideas and interrupts opportunities for children to engage in their own imaginative play. The childminder provides a safe and very welcoming environment with a wide range of toys and activities that interest children. Children have good opportunities to develop their writing skills, with materials they can access independently. They enjoy listening to stories with the childminder. However, they are not always able to access the wide range of

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who attend. This is good

books independently. This does not promote their enjoyment in words and books.

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good

The childminder has created a warm and homely environment. Children develop good relationships with the childminder and other members of her household. Consequently, their emotional needs are extremely well supported and they are confident in exploring their surroundings. Children go on regular outings to toddler groups, local shops, the farm and library. This supports children's understanding of the wider world. Children enjoy activities outdoors everyday, either in the well-equipped garden or local parks. This gives children regular exercise and access to fresh air. Children bring healthy packed lunches and snacks from home. The childminder promotes children's health well. She teaches them about the importance of handwashing and healthy eating as part of her daily routines. Children are helped as they move to other settings. The childminder discusses their new school with them, including which of their friends are going and who their

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good

teacher will be. She works closely with parents and completes a daily diary, which outlines what children have been learning. Therefore, parents are well informed and able to continue children's learning at home.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has strong systems for observations, assessments and planning for children's ongoing good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder is qualified in early years and uses her knowledge well to plan challenging and engaging activities for all children across all seven areas of learning. She has robust risk assessments in place and daily safety checks are completed to ensure the environment is safe for children. Partnerships with parents and other settings are positive and supportive. This helps to promote continuity in children's learning and care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367052 Local authority Durham Inspection number 863876 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 31 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Carrville, Durham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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