Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 August 2016 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Not applicable

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not routinely keep up to date with changes in guidance and legislation. She does not use rigorous self-evaluation to help her identify gaps in practice or to review ongoing professional development needs.  The childminder does not demonstrate a thorough understanding of how to support children to make good progress in all areas of learning. Systems for observation and assessment are not yet thoroughly embedded.  Partnership working with parents is not yet good. The childminder does not support them to develop children's understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. In addition to this, the childminder does not gather information from parents about their children's stage of development when they first start.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are well mannered, behave well and follow routines and boundaries. The childminder offers regular praise and encouragement as children play, helping to promote their self-esteem.  The childminder provides children with an array of opportunities to help develop their physical skills. Children have regular access to the childminder's large garden. They jump on the trampoline and ride on large, wheeled toys. The childminder makes full use of the local amenities and takes children on outings and trips.  Children are sociable learners. They regularly invite others into their play. They take their turn during activities and willingly share resources. They demonstrate close attachments with the childminder.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 develop observation and assessment procedures to support children to make good progress in all areas of learning. 05/09/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 strengthen the system for self-evaluation to critically reflect on all aspects of provision and identify professional development needs to ensure all legal requirements are met  develop partnership working with parents, including ways to support children to make healthy choices and to find out what they know and can already do when they first start.

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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 an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults in the household.  The inspector took into account the views of children and parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder demonstrates some knowledge of current guidance and legislation. However, she is not proactive in seeking ways to further her professional development and to update her skills and knowledge. Self-evaluation systems are not yet accurate. The childminder does not swiftly identify weaknesses in practice to drive improvement forward. The childminder has policies and procedures in place and these are shared with parents. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder closely supervises children as they play and supports them to identify hazards in their environment. She has risk assessments in place and regularly checks toys and equipment to ensure they comply with safety standards. The childminder has completed a first-aid qualification and demonstrates a good knowledge of how to deal with accidents and injuries. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and what to do if she were to have concerns about

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with other early years providers to provide a consistent approach to children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not demonstrate a good enough understanding of how children learn. She does not have robust systems in place to observe and make accurate assessments of children's learning. This does not support children to make good progress in all areas of learning. Children invent their own games and are engaged in their learning. For example, they spend long periods of time constructing large train tracks. They develop an understanding of how to use simple technological resources, such as using controls to move the trains around the track. The childminder supports them to develop their mathematical understanding. Children use their counting skills and recognise shapes in the environment around them. They count out pieces they need when decorating biscuits.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Partnership working with parents is not yet good. The childminder misses opportunities to work with parents to develop children's understanding of how to make healthy choices. Therefore, this can make it difficult for children to broaden their food choices. In addition to this, she does not consult with parents well enough to find out what children already know and can do when they first start with her. This prevents her from capturing an accurate picture of children's abilities so that she is able to plan around their needs on entry. Children are provided with choices as they play. They are confident and motivated to learn. Children demonstrate good levels of self-assurance and proudly display their work. They manage their own self-care skills well. Children learn to put on their own shoes and coat ready for outdoor play. They follow good hygiene practices. For example, they wash their hands before mealtimes and after using the toilet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482366 Local authority Durham Inspection number 994189 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 2014 and lives in Peterlee. She operates all year round from 7am to 7.30pm, Monday to Saturday, 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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