Childminder EY407271

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 29 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 makes accurate observations and regularly assesses the progress children make. This includes a progress check for children aged between two and three years. This helps her to plan effectively for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder shows commitment to improving her provision. She has fully addressed the actions and recommendations raised at her last inspection. She evaluates her already good practice to plan further developments that will improve outcomes for children.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder understands how young children learn. She provides a wide range of activities that contributes to the good all-round progress that children make.  The childminder has a warm and nurturing approach. She offers children lots of praise and reassurance and they demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being.

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This provision is good

 Parents are very happy with the care and learning the childminder provides. They describe her as a, 'Teacher, friend and third grandparent' and commend her dedication and understanding.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather enough detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first begin to attend.  Sometimes, children do not have enough opportunities to practise small-muscle movements and develop their fine manipulative skills.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about their child's abilities when they first start to attend  provide more opportunities for children to develop their fine manipulative skills and small-muscle movements.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of people living at the address.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to building on her skills and experience. For example, she attends regular training and shares information with other childminders. This contributes to her broad knowledge of how to promote good outcomes for children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands her responsibility to protect children from harm and knows what action to take if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder shares information with the other settings that children attend and with schools when children move on. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning and supports them during times of change.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language development very well. She uses skilful questions to encourage children to talk about their ideas. She sensitively provides them with the correct grammar and pronunciation for the words and sentences they attempt. This contributes to the very good skills children demonstrate in this area of learning. The childminder incorporates children's interests and ideas into their learning experiences. For example, children delight as they change the words to familiar songs and rhymes to include their favourite superhero characters. This helps children become highly engaged in activities and they enjoy their learning. Parents, generally, feel involved in their children's learning and welcome ideas for home, helping to build on the progress children make in the care of the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's individual care needs effectively, while being mindful to support their growing independence in preparation for school. Children benefit from frequent fresh air and exercise and are offered nutritious, home-cooked meals. This helps to teach them about the importance of healthy lifestyles and promotes their physical well- being. The childminder has a consistent and sensitive approach to managing children's behaviour. Children learn to manage their own emotions and understand the needs and feelings of others. This contributes to their good behaviour. The childminder encourages children to value the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, she incorporates other languages spoken by children into routines and games. This helps them to understand about the cultures and beliefs of people in their own community and in the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in all areas of development and are working within the typical range of development expected for their age. Children are active learners who explore their environment and are enthusiastic and inquisitive. They have lots of opportunities to select their own resources and lead their own play and learning, contributing to the confidence they demonstrate in their own abilities. Children learn about numbers and counting from a young age. This helps them develop key skills in mathematics in preparation for later learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407271 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1044324 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 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Coxhoe. She operates all year round from 6.45am to 6.15pm, Wednesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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