Childminder, Out-of school day care in Darlington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2016 29 October 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 actions and recommendations raised at the previous inspection. This demonstrates her capacity to improve and to further develop her provision.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. Regular information is shared with parents about the activities their children enjoy. The childminder encourages parents to share information about their children's achievements at home. This helps to build on children's existing learning.  The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Children enjoy daily play in the garden and go on frequent walks in the local area. This helps to support their physical development and well-being.  Children are very well behaved and respond well to instructions. The childminder and her assistant are very good role models and support children to manage their own feelings and behaviour.

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This provision is good

 The childminder regularly takes children out into the community. She teaches them about the differences and similarities between themselves and others. This helps them to develop an awareness of different people and diverse ways of life.

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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.  The childminder does not consistently make the most of her good partnerships with all other settings that children attend and does not always share detailed information about children's learning.

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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 professional development opportunities to help improve teaching skills to an even higher level  strengthen the partnerships with all other settings that children attend so that more information about their learning is exchanged.

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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 reviewed relevant documentation, including children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and evidence of the suitability of all adult household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to at the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. She has a good understanding of the procedures that she must implement to help safeguard children. Effective risk assessments mean that any potential dangers within her home and on outings are identified and minimised. The childminder evaluates her practice by taking the views of parents and children into consideration. The childminder holds discussions with her assistant about his performance and responsibilities within the setting. This ensures there is a collaborative and consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from a wide range of play experiences to support their learning and development. The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She carefully observes, assesses and tracks the progress that children make. This helps her to ensure any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified, so she can provide any additional support needed. The childminder follows children's lead and supports their interests. Children respond enthusiastically and show a willingness to try things for themselves. For example, young children show good determination and persistence when joining the magnetic construction pieces together. The childminder plays alongside children and uses appropriate questions and explanations to help their understanding. This supports children's language development well. Children's literacy skills are promoted well. For instance, they enjoy looking at books, exploring the interesting props linked to their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children benefit from strong relationships with the childminder. She knows their individual routines and personalities and they are happy, settled and confident in her care. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being effectively. Children's good health and well-being are given the utmost priority. For example, the childminder ensures they are wearing sun cream and have regular drinks when they access the garden area during warm weather. She talks to them about the good foods they are eating and about germs as they wash their hands after using the toilet. The childminder uses everyday activities to help children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, children know they must stop and wait to cross the road with her as they walk to and from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development based on their starting points. They are happy, motivated and have formed good relationships with each other. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their mathematical skills. For example, they enjoy identifying the numbers on the dice. Some children can recognise letters and sounds and are starting to form the letters in their name. They are developing the key skills they need for future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301098 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1044393 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 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Darlington. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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