Childminder EY422312

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2016 17 March 2016

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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 successfully addressed the actions and recommendation raised at the last inspection. She has made effective improvements to her provision that have had a positive impact on outcomes for children.  The childminder has good teaching skills and a secure understanding of the early years foundation stage. She regularly observes children, tracks their progress and successfully plans challenging learning experiences.  Children settle easily, develop a strong emotional attachment with the childminder and are happy and content in her care. They play happily in a homely environment and are confident to make choices and decisions.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder ensures children understand the boundaries and know what is expected of them. She provides children with consistent praise and encouragement so that they gain confidence and develop high levels of self- esteem.  The childminder sensitively encourages children to value and respect each other. They

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This provision is good

celebrate one another's successes, talk about their families and experiences, and learn more about other people's lives.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet targeted professional development opportunities to help enhance her practice to an even higher level.  The childminder does not always share precise information about children's level of development with other settings that children attend.

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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

 focus more precisely on targeting professional development opportunities to help raise the already good practice to an even higher level  strengthen the partnerships with other settings that children attend, so that more precise information is shared about children's level of development in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities and observed children and their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector held discussions with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed recent safeguarding training to ensure she is informed of changes to legislation and procedures. She knows what to do should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has a good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She completes daily health and safety checks to enable her to recognise and eliminate any potential hazards in the environment. Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are well informed of the progress their children are making and how to support their children's learning at home. The childminder reflects on her provision to make improvements and gathers the views of parents and children during this process.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children during play and plans activities to incorporate what children need to learn next. She regularly monitors their ongoing progress to enable her to quickly identify and address any gaps in their development. In addition, she is fully aware of her responsibility to complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder provides children with a range of sensory exploration to help to develop their social, language and mark-making skills. The childminder successfully promotes children's language and communication skills. For example, she sits with them as they play; introducing new vocabulary and repeating words back to them. The childminder takes regular opportunities to model mathematics during play and daily routines. She asks children questions and makes comments that prompt them to work out mathematical problems. Children learn to explore and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

investigate different tools and materials when they use creative materials.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a wide selection of interesting activities to support all areas of learning. Children demonstrate that they feel very much at home. They confidently and independently move around the childminder's home, choosing toys and resources to play with. Children behave well and learn to share, take turns and respect each other's feelings. They respond well to the childminder's sensitive manner and help to tidy away toys when they have finished with them. Children learn about keeping safe and are supported well through the childminder's close supervision and guidance. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to be active and engage in physical activities, such as playing outside in the garden or visiting the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and gain the necessary skills needed for the next stage in their learning, including school. Children are confident communicators and talk freely and enthusiastically about what they are doing. They are developing good independence skills. For example, young children collect their own shoes before going outdoors. Children have regular opportunities to attend local groups. They develop good levels of confidence, motivation and self-esteem as they socialise with other children and adults.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422312 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1058463 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in County Durham. 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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Telephone number

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