Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the early years foundation stage, in relation to the safeguarding and welfare requirements. This is with particular reference to maintaining an appropriate adult-to-child ratio.  The childminder compromises children's safety when she leaves them with people whose suitability has not been checked.  The childminder has not kept an accurate record of the times that children attend her provision.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a good knowledge of the children she cares for and a secure understanding of how they learn. This contributes to the good progress children make.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children have positive relationships with the childminder and other children. They behave well.  The childminder develops positive relationships with parents. Helpful information about how children have spent their day is exchanged and parents have regular access to their child's developmental information. This helps them to continue children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 ensure that the required adult-to-child ratios are maintained at all times 20/09/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that people whose suitability has not been checked do not have unsupervised contact with children being cared for 20/09/2016

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Due Date

 ensure a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises, including their hours of attendance, is maintained at all times. 20/09/2016

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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 observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her family.  The inspector took account of the written views that parents have provided to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder is not aware of the required adult-to-child ratios for children in her care and she regularly cares for more children than allowed. Records of children's attendance have not been kept up to date to help her identify how many children she has at any one time. Occasionally, the childminder has left children alone with people who have not had suitability checks. However, she is aware that any changes to people either living or working in the home should be notified to Ofsted. Other aspects of children's safety are promoted adequately. The childminder can identify possible signs of abuse and neglect and knows who she should report any concerns to. Possible risks for children on outings are considered and the childminder takes appropriate steps to minimise hazards in her home. The childminder has car insurance that covers her for business use and she maintains the car to keep it suitable and makes sure she seats

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

children appropriately. The childminder is reflective about her practice and incorporates the views of others. She gathers parents' views through questionnaires.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans for children's ongoing development and what they need to learn next. New children are observed and the childminder takes account of parents' views prior to assessing children's starting points. The childminder asks children questions to find out if they can follow instructions, if they can identify different colours and how far they can count in order. Children enjoy using their imagination as they push trucks across a car mat and make sounds to represent the truck. Children learn how to successfully use tools, such as scissors. The childminder works closely with them and shows them how to hold the scissors effectively. Babies begin to appreciate books. They sit closely with the childminder while she reads to them. They enjoy handling the book and start to turn the pages. They babble as they look at the pictures, showing their pleasure in the activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder's weaknesses in her safeguarding measures compromise children's well- being. Nevertheless, some aspects of children's well-being are suitably promoted. The childminder provides nutritious meals to contribute to children's healthy lifestyles. Babies learn how to feed themselves as they grasp finger foods and eat them. Older children learn how to use a knife, fork and spoon. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise during regular outdoor play. The childminder has developed effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. They exchange information that helps the childminder to provide continuity in children's learning and development. The childminder has effective procedures to help children manage the move from her care into school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They move around confidently, exploring the environment. Children are active learners and are confident to make decisions about their play. They play well together and show consideration to the views and needs of others. Children benefit from teaching that focuses on them achieving their full potential in preparation for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495793 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1073140 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 lives in School Aycliffe in Newton Aycliffe. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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