Rouse, Karen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 July 2015 25 February 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder provides children with a wide range of fun, first- hand learning experiences that cover all areas of learning well. She builds on children's learning effectively, so that they make good progress.  The childminder implements effective safeguarding policies and practice. She supervises children extremely carefully, which helps to keep them safe. Children's health is promoted effectively through good hygiene practices.  Children learn to be independent in preparation for the next stage in their learning. They are very happy and secure and their needs are met well. The childminder provides a very welcoming, family environment and has consistent expectations for behaviour. Children understand these and their behaviour is excellent.  Parents share details of what their child achieves at home. They are fully involved in what their child is learning while at the childminder's home. This partnership helps to

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This provision is good

provide consistency of care and learning for children. The childminder engages in meaningful partnerships with other early years providers to strengthen this process.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally does not allow children ample time to process information, in order to solve problems and respond to questions.  The childminder's evaluation of her practice does not focus on identifying clear priorities to improve her teaching from good to outstanding.

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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 the already good teaching further, by ensuring that children have more time to process information, solve problems and respond to questions  evaluate practice even more deeply to identify further priorities for improvements in teaching, in order to raise standards from good to outstanding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children in the living room, kitchen and garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation, evidence of her qualifications and the suitability of all adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from information recorded in children's individual learning and development records.

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who attend. This is good

The well-qualified childminder uses her wealth of experience to support children to make good progress in their learning. She provides a wide variety of activities and accessible resources, inside and outdoors that are suitable for children of different ages. The childminder provides suitable props to inspire and extend children's interest in pretend play. She joins in with children's play, enhancing their enjoyment and ideas. The childminder gives a commentary to children about what is happening and demonstrates how to do things. She asks challenging questions to encourage children to think. However, on occasion she intervenes too quickly and answers the question before they have time to work out the answer. The childminder has effective systems to collect and use information from parents from the start to inform her planning for children's next steps. She also ensures that parents are kept fully informed about their child's progress and development

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who attend. This is good

while in her care. The childminder completes a progress check for children between the ages of two and three years and involves parents in the process. This ensures that any gaps in learning are quickly identified.

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good

The childminder develops very good relationships with parents, who are happy that their child has settled very quickly because of the warm welcome they receive during their flexible settling-in visits. The childminder works closely with nurseries and schools to ensure that children of all ages and abilities are emotionally prepared for their eventual move. These strong partnerships help to meet all aspects of children's care and health needs and promote their well-being. Children have good opportunities to make choices and decisions about what they do. The childminder promotes children's independence and self-care skills well, relative to their ages and capabilities. Children are confident and happy. They behave consistently well. Children enjoy plenty of opportunities to be active in the fresh air, and to develop social skills and confidence in the wider community.

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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 has a secure knowledge of what to do if she has any concerns about children in her care. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of the provision in order to promote children's safety and well-being. She is committed to continued improvement and regularly reflects on the quality of care and education that she provides. Since the last inspection, the childminder has achieved an early years qualification at level 3, and has used her learning to help secure good outcomes for children in her care. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and information. However, arrangements for reviewing her ongoing practice are not sharply focused enough on improving teaching to the very highest level, so that children can make the very best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313883 Local authority Durham Inspection number 868168 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Burnopfield, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an 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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