Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 October 2015 13 July 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has an outstanding knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is extremely skilled in using a wide range of different teaching strategies to promote children's development.  Children have very strong attachments to the childminder and are extremely confident and motivated in their learning because of the high levels of individual attention, excellent guidance and sensitive support they receive from the childminder.  Children's communication and language is promoted exceptionally well because the childminder is highly skilled in using conversational skills to promote children's thinking and listening, and encouraging children to express themselves.  Excellent relationships with parents ensure they are fully engaged in their children's learning in the setting and at home. Their contributions are valued and significantly contribute to the planning and assessment of their children. Parents are highly

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This provision is outstanding

complimentary about the service the childminder provides.  The childminder is particularly well organised and is highly proactive. She keeps herself well informed of all legislative changes and is knowledgeable about how these will impact on her provision. She has all of the legally required documentation and records in place as well as a range of comprehensive policies to support her outstanding practice.  The childminder has created highly effective ways of monitoring children's development which enables her to follow children's development closely and clearly see where possible gaps may be emerging.  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 exemplary practice.

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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

 complement children's learning to an even higher level by sharing highly purposeful information about their achievements with other settings that children attend.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, children's assessment records and a sample of policies.  The inspector considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder provides children with rich educational experiences across all areas of learning. Safeguarding is very effective and children's safety is paramount. The childminder clearly understands what to do should she have a concern about a child's welfare. Safe practice is firmly embedded and records show risk assessment and health and safety checks are rigorous. The childminder's reflective practice plays a key role in helping her to meticulously review and continue supporting children's progress. The childminder has undertaken an extensive programme of professional development. She holds a recognised childcare qualification equivalent to level 3 which gives her a deep understanding of how children learn and enables her to teach very effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's quality of teaching is first class. She enthusiastically involves herself in children's play and encourages them to explore and find things out for themselves. Children clearly delight in exploring and investigating the wide range of spaces, resources, toys and tools. The childminder adapts activities to ensure that children are continuously challenged and interested. She enthusiastically involves herself in children's play and encourages them to explore and find things out for themselves. The superb range of accessible resources and equipment offer a highly stimulating and rich environment for the children. This contributes to successfully capturing children's ongoing interests. Detailed progress records are kept and regularly shared with parents. The childminder knows the children exceptionally well and provides innovative activities that effectively support their interests and next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children demonstrate a very strong sense of security and are highly confident and self- assured in the setting. They have exceptionally secure attachments with the childminder and these positive relationships result in extremely happy children who can explore from the safety of the close relationship. Children are extremely well behaved and understand routines. They learn to share and take turns in group situations and learn to respect others who may be different from themselves. Children have excellent social skills and manners. Children develop a superb understanding of healthy eating. They enjoy freshly prepared, well-balanced and nutritious meals and snacks, and relish the independence of helping to prepare their own meals. For example, children make pizza for their lunch and are able to choose from a wide range of vegetables and toppings to make a healthy pizza. Children develop an excellent understanding of how to stay safe through the childminder's

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress in their learning. They thrive as they follow the routines of the day and thoroughly enjoy being independent at every opportunity. Children are exceptionally inquisitive and well-motivated learners. They are extremely confident, self-assured and are eager to learn, giving them the skills they need to be ready for school or the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332456 Local authority Durham Inspection number 862527 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 July 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Witton Gilbert, Durham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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