Pybus, Margaret

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 2015 10 January 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

 Children enjoy their time in the childminder's home. It is welcoming and provides interesting and engaging toys, equipment and resources, which meet their developmental needs and interests. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and their peers.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children learn. She uses this knowledge to plan activities which cover all areas of learning and children make good progress.  Children are very well behaved. The childminder has high expectations of all children and helps them to be considerate to each other and the environment.  The childminder is evaluative and reflects on how she can improve her setting. She seeks the views of parents and children when planning for development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder attends statutory training. However, she does not sharply focus her professional development on raising the quality of her teaching to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not always support children to find out more information about new subjects that they are interested in.

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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

 undertake professional development opportunities that increase the potential to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level  provide children with more opportunities to find out more about new subjects they are interested in, to build on their thirst for learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector observed children and assessed the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, risk assessments and evidence of qualifications and suitability checks.  The inspector talked to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder assesses risk, keeps the environment free from hazards and supervises children closely as they play. Policies and procedures promote children's safety and are evident in practice. The childminder keeps up to date with legislation and new initiatives. Children's progress is monitored for gaps in learning and to highlight any additional needs, which are planned for. Partnerships with parents, schools and other professionals are good. Parents are very happy with the childminder. They feel well informed and enjoy working with her to provide effective continuity of care for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children to think and share their ideas. Effective observation, assessment and planning systems are in place. The childminder can talk about each child's individual achievements and needs, and how she plans to meet their next steps in learning. Children are fully engaged in the activities provided and are able to choose what they wish to do. This promotes children's confidence, independence and allows them to lead their own learning. Children thoroughly enjoy colour mixing and excitedly tell the childminder the methods they use. The childminder plays alongside children, enthusing them and offering them challenge and praise. She supports mathematical development very well. Children chat with the childminder about position, shape and quantities as they create dough characters together. Children demonstrate a good understanding of the rules of conversation and are able to take turns to talk and listen as they work cooperatively

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's personal, social and emotional development is promoted very well. Older and younger children mix and interact well with each other, developing important social skills and learning how to share. The childminder ensures that children have regular fresh air and exercise in the garden and on outings. Children are provided with nutritious, balanced meals and learn about healthy eating. Good hygiene routines are in place and children are encouraged to think about dangers and how to stay safe. These help to promote children's good health and well-being. Children clearly love being with the childminder. Their faces light up with smiles as they enter the setting and greet her. Children are confident and demonstrate high levels of self-esteem. The childminder works closely with parents to help children feel safe, secure and settle quickly. Parents value her flexibility. They provide care, learning and development information, which the childminder uses to meet children's

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Outcomes for children are good

Teaching is good and all children make good progress from their starting points. Children are confident and well prepared with the key skills needed for the move to school. Children who move between settings benefit from good information sharing, which promotes consistency and continuity in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348691 Local authority Durham Inspection number 878323 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in April 2007 and lives in Ferryhill, County Durham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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