Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 August 2015 16 March 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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

 Children take part in a vast range of activities, both indoors and out, that significantly enhance all areas of their learning and development.  The childminder completes precise, robust assessments of children's learning. She uses this information extremely well to plan rich, varied and imaginative activities, taking account of children's interests and stage of development.  The childminder gathers a wealth of first-class information from parents about children's learning and development when they start attending her setting. This helps her to support children's achievements and promotes rapid progress from the outset.  The childminder uses a vast range of strategies to engage parents in their children's learning. This keeps them updated with the progress their children are making and helps them to support their child's learning at home.  Children behave very well within the childminder's home. Minor incidents are managed

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This provision is outstanding

very well through gentle reminders about expectations and boundaries set within her setting.  Excellent opportunities are provided for children to learn about the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet.  Children are safe and protected very well within the childminder's home. The property is secure and locked at all times when they are present. Risk assessment procedures are thorough and ensure all parts of the childminder's home accessed by children are free from hazards.  The childminder maintains an excellent overview of the activities and experiences offered to children. This ensures she takes full account of their interests and stages of development.

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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

 develop more ways to extend younger children's independence skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation, including evidence of suitability checks, children's details, learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how this is organised to drive improvements that benefit the children.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The quality of the childminder's teaching is of a very high standard. She is particularly skilled in developing children's communication and language skills using an excellent range of teaching strategies. This helps children to make high levels of progress, providing them with superb skills in readiness for school. Teaching highly motivates children. The childminder shows exceptional skill when she introduces new objects into their play. This helps children to explore, find their own way of doing things and learn even more new words to extend their vocabulary. The childminder has very high expectations of herself and the children. She has expert knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Regular access to training ensures her knowledge and skills are maintained to an exceptionally high standard.

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outstanding

The childminder places strong emphasis on supporting children's physical health. She places utmost priority on maintaining standards of cleanliness and hygiene to the highest level. Excellent opportunities are provided for children to learn outdoors in the garden and also by accessing facilities in the local area. Children show high levels of confidence and motivation as they move freely between the conservatory area and the outdoor space, knowing the childminder is available for reassurance and support. The childminder is a well-qualified, outstanding practitioner. Children's emotional needs are exceptionally well supported when they prepare to move into nursery or school. The childminder demonstrates a proactive approach and ensures children have first-class opportunities to visit their new environments and meet their new teachers. Very good opportunities are provided for children to develop their independence skills. These could be extended even

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outstanding

further so that younger children can see and select from the wide range of resources that are available for them to choose from.

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provision is outstanding

Children's assessment information is reviewed to an exceptionally high standard. The childminder regularly analyses the progress children make, summarising their development across all areas of learning. This incorporates the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This ensures children receive appropriate intervention, if required, to meet their individual needs. The childminder demonstrates a strong, proactive attitude to working in partnership with external agencies to support children's individual needs and circumstances further. Self-evaluation is very good. The childminder maintains a highly comprehensive overview of her provision and reflects on all aspects of her practice. This helps her to identify and address areas for development, taking account of the views of parents and children. The childminder oversees the practice of her assistant and encourages her to attend training to improve her practice. Ongoing supervision takes

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provision is outstanding

place to reflect upon activities and ensure policies and procedures are implemented effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY265599 Local authority Durham Inspection number 848485 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Consett, County Durham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3 and occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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