Childminder EY473970

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 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

 The childminder has good teaching skills and a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides interesting and challenging experiences that meet the needs of all children.  Children have strong attachments to the childminder who is very caring and attentive to their needs. This has a significant impact on children's confidence, growing independence and motivation to learn.  Children's language development is given a high priority by the childminder. She uses conversation well to promote children's thinking and listening skills and to encourage them to express themselves.  The childminder has robust procedures in place to help children settle in. She collects a wealth of information about children before they start which enables her to respond swiftly and meet their care needs effectively.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. Regular information is shared

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This provision is good

with parents about the activities their children enjoy and they are supported effectively to continue with their child's learning at home.  Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder teaches them to share and take turns. She praises children frequently so that they gain confidence and good self- esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not recently accessed professional development opportunities, to help develop her teaching skills to an even higher level.  Self-evaluation processes are not fully developed to include the views of the parents and the children.

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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

 maximise all available continuous professional development opportunities so that teaching skills are improved to an outstanding level  develop self-evaluation processes further to include the views of parents and children.

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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 viewed the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at all relevant documentation, such as children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident about what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare and where to seek support. She carries out detailed risk assessments of her setting to minimise any potential hazards. The childminder continually reviews the activities and experiences she offers children to ensure they reflect their interests and stage of development. The tracking of children's progress is effective and is used to identify any gaps in children's learning. Documentation is all very well organised and underpins the childminder's practice well. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 4 which gives her a good understanding of how children learn and enables her to teach effectively. This has a significant impact on the quality of children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides stimulating activities and resources that capture children's interests. She uses observations of children's learning effectively to identify and successfully plan for the next steps in their learning. Children are provided with uninterrupted time to play and investigate and are well engaged in their learning. They contently play alongside one another and communicate their ideas and suggestions. The childminder is very observant and sensitively joins in with children's play. A wide range of resources are provided, including those to enable children to delight in sensory exploration. Babies and children enjoy and exploring the contents of treasure baskets. They learn about technology and delight in the noise that interactive toys make as they press the buttons. Children engage well during song time and join in with the actions using puppets and musical instruments. The childminder helps children to develop their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

communication and language well. For example, she talks to them, repeating phrases and extending sentences to develop their speech.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and caring and children relate very well to her. They form secure attachments and are happy and content in her care. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe so that they develop a good understanding about how to manage age-appropriate risks and challenges, inside and outside of the childminder's setting. For example, very young children negotiate the steps in the garden safely. The childminder provides extensive opportunities for outdoor play and provides healthy meals and snacks. The childminder is a good role model and provides clear guidance about her expectations of behaviour. Children respond well to the childminder's sensitive manner and help to tidy away toys when they are finished with them. The childminder understands the importance of establishing good partnerships with other settings that children attend. Children have regular opportunities to attend local groups. They develop good levels of confidence and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

self-esteem as they socialise with other children and adults.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They develop the key skills needed for the next steps in their learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473970 Local authority Durham Inspection number 973040 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Sacriston, 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 4.

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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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