Childminder EY451352

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 April 2016 11 March 2013

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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 worked hard to improve her provision since her last inspection so that she can provide good quality care and learning for children.  The childminder uses observation and assessment to effectively monitor children's development and to identify the next steps for their learning. She uses this information well to provide children with a stimulating range of experiences that helps them make good progress across the educational programmes.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents and is successful in engaging them in their children's learning. She works with them to gain an accurate assessment of children's knowledge and understanding when they first start, and keeps them well informed of their children's development. This supports continuity in children's learning.  The childminder is a good role model. She manages children's behaviour in a calm and consistent manner. Children are given clear, appropriate boundaries which help them to

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This provision is good

understand what acceptable behaviour is.  Children are cared for in a stimulating, welcoming environment. Resources are of good quality and used well to promote children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored further ways to enhance her programme of continuous professional development, to extend her teaching skills and knowledge to an even higher level.

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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

 extend the programme of professional development and focus more precisely on key areas of practice that improve teaching further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands her duty to protect children from the risk of harm. She is aware of the procedures for reporting any concerns to keep children safe. The childminder identifies and removes any hazards to young children. She uses risk assessments effectively to keep children in her care safe and closely supervises them. The childminder completes required training, such as paediatric first-aid, and ensures she is informed of changes to safeguarding procedures. Parents' and children's views are sought and used to help the childminder evaluate her provision. The childminder builds positive partnerships with other providers so that children's learning is consistently promoted.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder encourages children to think about what they are doing, find solutions to problems and persevere with tasks. High priority is placed on developing children's communication and language skills. The childminder speaks clearly to the children, repeating what they say to help with their pronunciation. She uses stories well to develop their vocabulary and children listen intently as she reads to them. The childminder provides a variety of opportunities for children to socialise with others in preparation for being in a larger group at nursery. Children learn to share, take turns and respect others. The childminder recognises children's interests, for example, their love of numbers. She takes every opportunity to build on this and encourages them to explore size and count as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from warm relationships with the childminder. This helps them to feel settled and secure. The childminder is calm and nurturing and children confidently approach her for support, comfort and reassurance. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder teaches them about the importance of eating healthily and following good hygiene routines. Children happily choose fruit for snack and enjoy drinking milk and water. As they get older, they independently wash their hands and explain about the importance of using a tissue when wiping their nose. The childminder takes children out daily to enjoy play in the fresh air. They are frequent visitors to the local parks where they access equipment to promote their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are enthusiastic learners who enjoy exploring and investigating. They are becoming increasingly confident to talk about how they feel and engage with others. Their independence is developing well and they are beginning to understand the rules and boundaries of the setting. They show good self-esteem and proudly show off the sticker they receive for helping to tidy up. Children are becoming well prepared for the next step in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451352 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1042851 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 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Darlington. She operates all year round, from 7.15am to 8pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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