Childminder EY449670

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2016 30 January 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 reviewed and improved the quality of her provision since her last inspection. She has enhanced most aspects of her self-evaluation procedures and has addressed recommendations relating to teaching and learning.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She uses her knowledge and skills of child development well to promote children's learning in all areas of their development.  The childminder plans stimulating, interesting activities for children based on their interests and stage of development. Her assistants support her well and ensure all children receive individual support, if required.  Children clearly have fun and enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and her assistants. They giggle and laugh when they wash their hands, pretending to make beards from the soapy bubbles.  Arrangements for reviewing children's assessments are effective. Areas where children

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This provision is good

may require additional support are quickly identified and addressed to meet their individual needs.  Partnerships with local schools and external agencies, where appropriate, are good. Effective information sharing between professionals helps the childminder to support children's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation does not yet show precise targets for further development or assess the impact that current priorities for improvement have on children's outcomes.  The childminder does not obtain enough information from parents about children's abilities and development when they start at the setting.

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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

 gain more detailed information from parents about what children know and can do when they start at the setting  enhance self-evaluation procedures further to identify more precise areas for development and assess the impact that improvements have had on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning activities and spoke to the childminder, assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation, including evidence of suitability checks, children's details, learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder continually reviews and adapts her provision to ensure activities reflect children's interests and match their stage of development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants keep updated with their local safeguarding children's board procedures and regularly ensure information, such as contact numbers are correct. There is a comprehensive understanding of policies and procedures to help to keep children safe. All adults working within the household know how to act if they are concerned about a child's welfare. Childminding assistants are supported well through regular supervision meetings. The childminder oversees their work and encourages them to attend training to improve their practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are motivated to learn and thoroughly enjoy activities that help them to learn about growth and the natural world. The childminder and her assistant sit alongside them in the garden as they explore compost and make mini greenhouses with plants. Effective use is made of teaching strategies, such as explanation and modelling to support children's learning. Children talk enthusiastically about the roots of their plants and the conditions they need for growth. Parents are kept updated with the progress their children make. Daily conversations and opportunities to look through documents, such as children's learning files are provided. In addition, the childminder encourages parents to share examples of what children have been learning at home. This helps her to build upon children's interests and helps them to extend their skills and knowledge.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being in an effective way when they first start attending. She demonstrates strong skills in helping them to settle when they begin to stay on their own. Good quality information, such as children's medical needs, is gathered from parents. This provides continuity and supports children's physical needs. Daily opportunities are provided for children to access the outdoor environment. They enjoy the childminder's garden, local parks and other places of interest where their physical skills are extended even further. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder ensures children develop an understanding of behavioural expectations within her home. Strategies are shared with parents to maintain a joint approach. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of their own and other cultures, incorporating this as part of their everyday experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are developing a range of skills and knowledge in preparation for school. Children show confidence when talking to each other. They respond to questions asked by the childminder and her assistants. They find out more about subjects, such as growth, by asking questions for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449670 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1042811 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Burnopfield, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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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