Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 September 2015 19 January 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has good systems in place for observation, assessment and planning. Children's achievements are tracked to ensure that they make good progress in all areas. Gaps in learning and additional needs are highlighted and effectively planned for.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children to be ready for school. She helps them to learn the skills they need and develop the confidence and self-assurance to cope well when they move on from the setting.  The childminder promotes their emotional and physical well-being very well. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and clearly love being with her. They develop a love for learning and, with her support, are keen to try new activities and experiences.  The childminder gets to know children very well. She uses her knowledge to plan an interesting, developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor environment, which meets

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This provision is good

children's needs and supports their next steps in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet expanded her continuous professional development.  Routines of the day are not always flexible enough to ensure that children can become deeply engrossed in their play without interruption.

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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

 expand on targeted professional development so that it is focused more clearly on improving teaching and learning  give children more time to explore and develop their play without unnecessary interruptions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took a tour of the setting.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed children playing and interacting with the childminder and judged the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector judged the childminder's knowledge of safeguarding and how safe children are. A selection of documents was viewed, including children's records and attendance, policies and procedures and risk assessments. Evidence of the suitability of all adults in the household was checked.  The inspector talked to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder ensures that children are safe. She is vigilant and uses rigorous risk assessments to reduce hazards. Children are well supported to learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder helps them to recognise dangers in the setting and on outings. Safeguarding is effective. She has a good understanding of what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Policies and procedures are reflected in practice. The childminder is committed to improving the setting and seeks the views of parents and children to help her. This ensures that her practice reflects their needs. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding and meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, the childminder's professional development tends to focus on aspects of mandatory training, rather than on extending knowledge and skills in more specific areas of teaching and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents when children start in the setting. She gathers information from them about children's care, learning and development needs. This helps her to plan activities, which follow children's interests and meet their needs. Throughout children's time at the setting parents continue to be closely involved and support learning at home. Good communication ensures that children's experiences, at home and in the setting, are celebrated and built upon. Children are very well supported to develop communication, language and literacy skills. The childminder encourages them to express themselves through speech, song and rhyme. Books and writing materials are readily available and children enjoy accessing them independently. The childminder provides a range of resources to support physical development and makes links to all areas of learning as children play. Generally, children enjoy their engagement in play, investigating

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and exploring their surroundings. However, sometimes routines interrupt children's play unnecessarily.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well cared for and nurtured in this warm and inviting setting. They are sensitively supported when they start in the setting and as they get ready to move on. The childminder ensures that children learn how to keep themselves healthy and develop independence. Children love taking on real tasks, such as tidying and helping prepare a healthy snack. The childminder is very sensitive to children's changing needs and emotional state. She offers comfort, help and support when it is needed. This provides children with a safe base from where they can explore and begin to understand the world around them. The childminder is a good role model, considerate and polite to children. Children's behaviour is very good. Good partnerships with parents, schools and other professionals help to effectively meet children's needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder helps all children make good progress from their starting point. This is evident across all seven areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432148 Local authority Durham Inspection number 853279 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Kirk Merrington, County Durham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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