Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 November 2015 8 November 2011

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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 is enthusiastic and passionate about teaching children new skills. Consequently, children are keen, motivated learners and display high levels of engagement in activities.  The childminder has secure relationships with babies and meets their care needs effectively. They are happy and content in her home.  The childminder carries out accurate assessments of children's progress. This helps her to identify any areas where children may need extra support and close gaps in their learning.  The childminder is a good role model for children and helps them to develop self- confidence and high self-esteem. They show kindness and respect towards each other.  The childminder has effective partnerships in place with professionals and other settings children attend, such as schools. This helps her to exchange relevant information to promote continuity of learning.  The childminder teaches children how to manage appropriate risks for themselves. This

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This provision is good

helps them to build an awareness of their own safety.  The childminder regularly updates her skills and knowledge to work with children. Therefore, she is able to maintain good standards of care, learning and development for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always collect information from parents about children's starting points on entry, or their ongoing learning at home. Therefore, valuable experiences from home are not always shared.

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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

 provide further opportunities for all parents to contribute to children's learning, including sharing information about what children already know and can do upon entry and over time.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of her suitability to work with children.  The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands her role to keep children safe and protect them from harm. For example, she is confident to identify, record and report concerns about children's welfare to the appropriate authorities. Therefore, safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and regularly checks for new legislation and guidance for good practice. This has a positive impact for children as they benefit from teaching which is fresh and current. She reflects on the quality of her provision and seeks the views of parents and children to help drive improvement. The childminder monitors the progress children make and ensures the seven areas of learning are covered in depth. This contributes to their good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn through play and exploration. She plans exciting activities that are based on children's interests and follows children's own ideas about how they want to learn. For example, children enjoy using the resources to draw around their hands and become excited at their achievements. The childminder extends this and challenges them to identify and draw around a selection of shapes. This helps children to develop early writing skills and mathematical awareness in preparation for school. The childminder helps the youngest children to develop their communication and language skills. She models clear words to them consistently and asks them to speak about what they would like, rather than point. Consequently, all children make good progress across the seven areas of learning, some of which is outstanding. The childminder carries out regular assessments of children's development, including the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

progress check when children are aged between two and three years. However, the childminder does not always gather information from parents about what children already know upon entry or their ongoing learning at home. This means that valuable home experiences are not always celebrated or extended.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children make good progress in their social development and have high levels of confidence. The childminder encourages them to be independent and offers an effective amount of praise to encourage them to keep trying. The childminder manages behaviour very positively and consistently. This helps children to understand boundaries and they begin to express their feelings appropriately. The childminder encourages older children to manage their own personal hygiene, for example, washing their hands after using the toilet. She cooks healthy meals and provides fresh fruit for snack. This helps children to develop an awareness of healthy lifestyles. The childminder has robust procedures to help babies and children settle in. She is flexible with her routines which meets their individual needs well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show readiness for school and the next stages in their development. They make very good progress across the seven areas of learning and are stimulated, active learners. Children have high self-esteem and their emotional needs are well met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429096 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1026148 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in South Hetton, near Durham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, 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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Telephone number

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