Childminder in Darlington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 4 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 successfully addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection. She is constantly looking at ways to improve and change her practice to cater for children's individual needs. She uses assessment well to plan for children's learning and development.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She regularly monitors the progress that children are making and plans interesting activities to support their development. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is a good role model. She demonstrates good manners and reminds children about being polite. She offers consistently high levels of encouragement to children which helps to support their confidence, motivation and self-esteem.  The childminder builds strong relationships with parents. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the care and teaching that she provides.

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This provision is good

 Children's behaviour is good and fostered through the use of positive praise. They help to tidy up and listen carefully to instructions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities during children's play to extend and build on their mathematical learning.  The childminder has not found successful ways to engage parents consistently in her self-evaluation that help her to identify further areas for improvement.

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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

 make better use of everyday opportunities to further extend children's understanding and enjoyment of early mathematics  enhance the self-evaluation process and involve parents more fully in identifying where aspects of the provision can be improved.

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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 observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is well qualified and has completed child protection training. She regularly reviews risks in the environment and during outings. This helps her effectively promote children's well-being. The childminder is committed to promoting a good quality provision for children. She has a good understanding of how to monitor children's progress. She and her co-childminder are proactive in monitoring each other's performance to identify further development. She has accessed a wealth of training which has a positive impact on her practice. Parents share information about children's activities with her and the childminder provides them with ideas about how they can enrich learning at home. This ongoing communication with parents means that, they consistently provide learning experiences that promote children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn through play and exploration. She provides an appropriate balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. For example, the childminder allows children free-choice from an extensive range of resources and follows their lead. Children are engaged and interested in their learning. The childminder has individual learning files for children. She uses these effectively to share observations and photographs with parents to keep them informed of their child's development. The childminder helps children to develop the skills they need for their eventual move to school. For example, she models good language with them and provides resources for them to draw and paint. Children show signs of developing early writing skills as they enjoy making different marks with paints. They develop a good understanding of information technology as they confidently use the computer.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. Good settling-in sessions help them form a strong bond with the childminder. Children have a sense of belonging in the childminder's home as their photographs and work are displayed on the walls. The childminder supports children to play alongside others and develop social skills, such as sharing. They attend different groups and visit local places in the community, such as the library, where they have opportunities to mix with other children. Children are supported to have a good awareness of leading a healthy lifestyle. They eat a well- balanced diet and enjoy daily opportunities to be physical. They enjoy joining in with movement activities. They spend time in the garden or go on regular outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's progress is good and they are developing skills and confidence in all areas of learning. They are happy and eager to engage in activities and conversations with the childminder and each other. The childminder supports them to develop independence skills well. Children develop the key skills needed in preparation for the next stages in their learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429138 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1044406 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Darlington. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with another childminder and 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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