Robson, Helen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2016 22 April 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 worked hard to make improvements since the last inspection. She attends a good range of training courses and local childminding groups. These sessions help her to keep her practice up to date and develop her knowledge and skills further.  The childminder carefully reviews her provision to help her improve her practice. She identifies strengths and weaknesses and focuses on improving the service she provides. For example, she is in the process of extending her already good outdoor provision, as she has noticed some children learn better outdoors.  Children's safety is given high priority by the childminder. She thoroughly risk assesses her premises and the venues she visits with children. Potential hazards are identified and minimised and children are closely supervised at all times.  The childminder promotes children's good behaviour by having consistent and fair rules and boundaries and giving them lots of praise and encouragement. Children behave

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This provision is good

very well and learn to share and take turns.  The childminder shares information about children's interests and development with other settings that they attend. This helps to support continuity in children's learning and contributes to the good progress they are making.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide an extensive range of opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experiences.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities during children's play to extend and build on their mathematical 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

 increase the opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experiences  make better use of everyday opportunities to further extend children's understanding and enjoyment of early mathematics.

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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 parents' written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her role with regard to protecting children from abuse and neglect. She has attended training to keep her knowledge up to date and knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child. She has all the required policies in place to help underpin her provision and successfully support children's welfare. The childminder monitors children's development effectively. She maintains a good overview of their progress, enabling her to quickly identify any gaps in their learning. Partnerships with parents are strong and they express high levels of satisfaction with the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses her observations of children to assess their needs. She uses knowledge gained from these to plan a range of developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and next steps in learning. Children have good opportunities to play imaginatively and creatively. The childminder plays alongside children, encouraging them to explore and investigate. For example, very young children thoroughly enjoy using their senses as they access a range of natural materials. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their vocabulary while they play. For example, she questions them skilfully and models appropriate speech to help their communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is successfully fostered. They have positive relationships with the childminder and she is highly attentive to their individual needs. The childminder offers gentle reminders about the importance of sitting properly on chairs and handling tools, such as scissors, correctly. This helps children learn how to keep themselves safe. Children learn the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. They play in the childminder's garden, where they get plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. The childminder works well with parents to ensure that children are provided with nutritious, healthy snacks and meals. She regularly takes children to group activities within the local area. This helps to build their social skills and confidence in different settings, in preparation for their eventual move on to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are motivated and enthusiastic in their play. Children are keen to be involved and they confidently make choices from a variety of activities, both indoors and outdoors. They are developing good independence skills. For example, young children collect their own shoes from the basket and put them on the correct feet before going outdoors. Children follow instructions, develop good social skills and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY239857 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1043768 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Darlington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday 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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