Childminder 313937

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2016 15 July 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 made many positive developments since her last inspection. She reflects on her practice, gathers feedback from parents and welcomes advice from supporting professionals. This helps her plan improvements to her good practice and contributes to her capacity for continuous improvement.  Teaching is good. The childminder observes children and accurately assesses their progress, which helps her to identify what they need to learn next. She plans activities that motivate and inspire children and promote their continued development.  The childminder and parents share their observations and discuss children's learning and development from the outset. Parents contribute to assessments and welcome ideas for home. This helps to reinforce and extend the learning that happens with the childminder and further supports children's continued good progress.  The childminder has a nurturing approach and children form strong bonds with her.

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This provision is good

This helps to support children's emotional well-being effectively. They are happy and confident and feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.  Children make consistently good rates of progress in all areas of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes the childminder's questions do not fully encourage children's thinking and problem-solving skills.  Although the childminder encourages children to develop early writing skills, she does not consistently teach children the correct way to form letters.

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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 questioning skills and support children to develop their thinking and problem- solving skills  support children's emerging literacy skills more effectively, using a consistent approach to teach them the correct way to form letters.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of people living on the premises.  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

The childminder is qualified and experienced. This contributes to her good knowledge of child development and understanding of the different ways in which children learn. She uses a variety of means to build on her knowledge and skills. For example, she attends training courses, accesses local support networks and shares information with other childminders and professionals. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has secure knowledge of how to protect children from harm and knows what action to take if she has a concern about a child in her care. Partnerships with other settings that children attend are well established. There is an effective two-way system to share information about children's development and achievements. This helps to make children's experiences consistent and supports them to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has an enthusiastic approach which helps children enjoy their learning. She knows them well and provides challenging activities that build on what they already know and can do and appeal to their interests. For example, children who show an interest in dolls develop their imaginative skills as they play with the wide variety of resources the childminder sets out. The childminder plans an effective balance of planned activities and opportunities for children to lead their own play. She is attentive to children and extends their learning by offering ideas and suggestions. Activities are suitably paced and allow children the opportunity to repeat and practise new skills. The childminder promotes children's early mathematical skills very well. For example, they count and compare quantities, shapes and positions as they create robots during creative activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder lavishes the children with praise and reassurance and celebrates every achievement with them. This contributes to the high levels of self-esteem and pride that they demonstrate. She supports their developing independence very well. For example, children put on and take off their own coats and shoes and clear away after activities. This helps to prepare them for when they start school. The childminder has a calm approach and models good manners and respect for others. Children respond positively and behave well. The childminder teaches children about the importance of a good diet. For example, they discuss healthy foods as they make fruit kebabs. Children frequently take part in outdoor activities and they get lots of fresh air and exercise. This helps to promote their physical health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children achieve well and are working within the range of development typical for their age. They become confident learners as they select activities and develop their own ideas during play. Children develop good listening and attention skills, for example, as they listen to stories. They persevere and concentrate during activities. For instance, they take great care as they precisely draw and colour their favourite television characters. This demonstrates a positive attitude that helps to prepare them for more formal learning when they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313937 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1044280 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and lives in Chester le Street. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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Telephone number

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