Childminder EY475307

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2016 Not applicable

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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 have fun and enjoy playing at the childminder's home. They build strong relationships with other children across the age groups and develop effective social skills. Children's behaviour is good.  All children build positive relationships with the childminder. They are happy and settled. The childminder knows the children well and interacts positively with them.  Children's health is given high priority. They enjoy nutritious meals and physical exercise in the fresh air.  The childminder has supportive partnerships with parents. Parents speak highly of the childminder's care and the activities offered to their children. They feel that their children are happy and safe while they are at the childminder's home, on outings and on the journeys to and from school.  A strong partnership is in place with the local school. Effective methods to share information are used well. This helps to support continuity of care and learning for

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always maximise opportunities to use the views of parents and children to help identify improvements to her provision.  The childminder's professional development is not always specifically targeted on raising the level of her skills even further.

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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

 enhance the use of the views of parents and children to inform planning for further improvements  focus on developing a more specifically targeted programme of professional development to raise the quality of the provision to the next level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of interactions during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's play experiences.  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 the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of a small sample of the views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. A broad range of policies and procedures is implemented effectively. She knows what actions to take should she have any concerns about children in her care. Daily checks of the childminder's home are carried out to help identify and minimise any risks. The childminder completes mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. This supports her to keep children safe and healthy. The childminder supervises children closely at all times to contribute to their safety. There is a regular and meaningful exchange of information between the childminder and parents which helps to ensure that children's needs and interests are met.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with plentiful opportunities to rest and relax after school and to follow their own interests. Children's creative ideas are promoted. They have free access to various art and craft materials and resources. The childminder is playful and attentive with children. She is keen to provide meaningful and stimulating play experiences. As a result, children are fully absorbed in the activities provided for them. One example of this is the development of a post-office play area where children practise a range of early mathematical and literacy skills. This opportunity was developed in response to the younger children's interest in creating cards to mark celebrations and in spontaneously writing number lines. Children have fun during their play and reinforce the learning they have started at school. They are eager to share their daily experiences and any concerns they may have with the childminder. This helps to support the development

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

of their communication and language skills and the strength of their emotional security and self-esteem.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully creates a caring and secure environment in her home. She encourages good manners and praises children's efforts. Children are reminded about appropriate behavioural boundaries and expectations and respond positively. Older children are helpful and supportive towards those younger than themselves. One example of this is playing board games together which helps children to learn to share and take turns with their friends. There are clear routines in place for children to follow. This encourages children to learn how to keep themselves safe, for example, on the walk to and from school. Children are encouraged to be independent in their self-care. They wash their hands before snacks and meals and put on their own coats and shoes. Children engage in discussions with the childminder that support their understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475307 Local authority Durham Inspection number 975361 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in County Durham. She operates all year round from 7am to 9am and from 3pm 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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Telephone number

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