Childminder in Darlington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 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 prioritises ensuring that children feel safe. She rapidly develops secure relationships with children in her care. Robust settling-in procedures help children to gain a sense of belonging in their new environment.  The childminder completes frequent assessments of all children's progress. She includes information from parents about children's achievements at home. This helps her to plan carefully for their future development. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder carries out regular, and generally thorough, reflections on her practice. She welcomes the views of parents and children and uses these to help her to identify areas for further improvement to her provision.  The childminder is a good role model. She is calm and positive. Children behave well. Their self-esteem and confidence are well supported by the kind and caring childminder, who values children as individuals.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are very complimentary about the care and learning the childminder offers their children. They greatly appreciate the information they receive regularly, about their children's progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet targeted programme professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to explore using all of their senses.

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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

 enhance the programme of professional development to support further specific improvements to raise the overall quality of teaching to an even higher level  extend the variety of exciting ways for young children to explore and learn using all of their senses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children, at appropriate times, throughout the inspection.  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 some parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She knows what action to take should she have any concerns about the welfare of children in her care. The childminder completes all mandatory training and links in with a network of childminders to share ideas. She works well in partnership with other early years providers. The childminder promotes a consistent approach to children's learning and care between her setting and home. She ensures that children have experiences which promote their learning across all areas of development. Any gaps in learning and development are quickly identified and addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder promotes children's learning and development well. She has a good knowledge of what children can do and their individual next steps in learning. The childminder carries out regular observations as children play. She uses this information to assess children's progress and to plan activities based on their current interests. The childminder praises children so they are keen to join in and try new and age-appropriate experiences. For example, young children are encouraged to take a few steps independently and their efforts are celebrated. Babies happily empty and fill containers. They smile as they knock down towers, built by the childminder from colourful and different-sized beakers. Young children delight in handling and looking at their favourite books. The development of communication and language skills is supported well and children listen to songs, rhymes and stories. The childminder introduces new words

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

through an ongoing commentary on children's play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settle quickly. The learning environment is organised well to help children make independent choices in their play. From the start, the childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure each child's health and care needs are met. Children's health and physical development are promoted well. The childminder provides nutritious and well-balanced snacks and meals and opportunities for exercise and fresh air daily. She teaches children about the importance of a good handwashing routine and to manage their personal care independently. The childminder supports children to behave well. She uses a variety of positive strategies to encourage children to be kind to each other, to share and take turns. Children regularly benefit from visits to playgroups, parks and local places of interest. These activities provide opportunities for children to learn about their community. The childminder helps children to understand about similarities and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

differences between themselves and others through a range of activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their individual starting points. They socialise and form friendships across the age groups. Children are developing the key skills which help to prepare them for future learning and their eventual move to nursery and school. They are becoming confident and motivated learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480207 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 985091 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 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 Darlington. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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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Telephone number

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