Childminder EY482176

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 August 2016 Not applicable

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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 is skilled at enhancing children's self-chosen play. She follows their lead and shapes her teaching to work towards the next stages of their learning as they explore. Children enjoy their experiences and persevere to develop new skills.  The childminder encourages all children to be respectful towards each other and praises positive behaviour. Older children are exceptionally helpful, kind and polite. They are fantastic role models for the younger children.  The childminder has developed the outdoor learning environment so it is interesting and exciting for children. This helps them to develop curiosity, imagination and good physical skills. Children thoroughly enjoy their explorations and are active learners.  The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to learn about their own community and the wider world. Children demonstrate a sense of belonging and develop self-awareness. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents and other professionals who are involved with children. She shares relevant information about children's development with them and accesses further support when appropriate. This promotes continuity of care and learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully consider how to plan for the youngest children to fully engage in every experience.  There is scope to further develop the ways to gather feedback from children and parents, in order to include their views when making plans for future development and continuous improvement.

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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

 plan activities which engage, motivate and stimulate the youngest children that help them to participate fully and make the best possible progress  extend the ways to gather feedback from parents and children so their views can be included when identifying areas for improvement in the pursuit of excellence.

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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 and co-childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as learning profiles for children, the setting's self-evaluation, and evidence of the childminder's, co-childminder's and her assistant's suitability to work with children.  The inspector obtained written and verbal feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors the progress children make across all areas of learning. This helps her to identify any areas for development and focus the next steps in their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has robust procedures in place which enable her to record and report concerns about children's welfare. There are effective policies and risk assessments which are reviewed regularly help to minimise hazards to children and ensure the smooth running of the setting. The qualified childminder, co-childminder and assistant have all attended first-aid training. This helps them to deal with medical emergencies swiftly. The childminder discusses areas for development with the co- childminder and her assistant. They demonstrate a positive attitude and are committed to providing good standards of care and learning for children. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice well to ensure children receive a consistent service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. For example, she provides parents with a written copy of children's development when they are aged between two and three years. The childminder collects information about what children can already do when they first join the setting. This helps her to ensure children are suitably challenged and she has high expectations of them. Children benefit from activities which help them to develop the skills they need in preparation for their eventual move to school. For example, older children enjoy developing their understanding of mathematical concepts, such as more than, less than, addition and subtraction, as they sing a range of songs they are familiar with. The childminder helps young children develop their language skills; she models clear words to them as they are engrossed in filling tubs and pouring water.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have developed secure bonds with the childminder, co-childminder and assistant. They demonstrate they feel safe in their care as they explore their environment happily. The childminder helps children to develop independence and take an active part in their own self-care. For example, she encourages them to put on their own coats and supports them to begin to use the toilet. Children show they understand what contributes to a healthy lifestyle. They talk about the different fruits as they make fruit kebabs for snack and thoroughly enjoy the fresh air and activities outdoors. Children have developed very good physical and social skills. For example, they delight in knocking down skittles with a water pistol, cheering for each other and counting how many are left. This helps all children to have self-confidence and creates a warm, welcoming environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are keen, active learners and are willing to try new activities. Children are sociable, confident and polite. They show readiness for the next stages in their learning, including their eventual move to school. The childminder effectively supports children who have a special educational need or disability.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482176 Local authority Durham Inspection number 999280 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and works in Newton Aycliffe. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant and co-childminder. The childminder provides funded early education for two- , three- and four-year-old children. Children who have a special educational need or disability attend.

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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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