Childminder EY462531

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2016 22 November 2013

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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 nurturing and kind and clearly enjoys caring for children. Children are very happy and settled and enjoy being with her and her family.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills very well. She engages children in purposeful conversations, asks them thought-provoking questions, listens attentively to their responses and reflects back what children say.  The childminder provides a stimulating environment that covers all areas of learning. She has a variety of resources that children can select independently and helps them make decisions about their play. The outdoor area is particularly well resourced and inviting to children.  The childminder engages parents well and good partnerships are evident. Parents speak very highly of the care and learning that she provides to their children. They are regularly updated on their child's development and happy with the information provided

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This provision is good

by the childminder.  The childminder provides challenging activities which allow children to have a go and take risks with her support. Children learn how to negotiate equipment safely, such as slides and climbing equipment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The current arrangements for professional development do not always provide opportunities for the childminder to consider how to raise teaching to the highest level.

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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

 extend the current arrangements for professional development so that they provide more opportunities to raise the quality of teaching even higher.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities and spoke to the children.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her practice at appropriate points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector spoke to a parent, looked at written feedback from other parents and took account of their views.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her child protection knowledge updated and understands her responsibility to protect keep children safe and well. She knows the process to follow if she has any concerns about the welfare of children and families. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments at her home and on outings. The childminder involves parents and children in assessing what is working well and identifying areas for development. She welcomes the support of local authority development workers when monitoring and improving her practice. Additionally, she meets with other skilled, experienced childminders to share ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She knows the children well and makes use of their interests to motivate them to learn. She recognises some children's preference for outdoor play and provides many opportunities to accommodate this. For example, children are captivated and motivated as they dig for worms in the garden and prepare 'pies' in the mud kitchen. Good use is made of community groups and facilities to promote children's learning. Outings to places, such as nature areas, the seaside and the train station widen children's experiences and help them gain an understanding of the world. The childminder observes the children and documents these in their learning journals. She monitors their achievements so that she can be certain to identify if there are any gaps in children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder praises positive behaviour and celebrates achievements with the children, building on their self-esteem and confidence. Children behave well. Although very young, they are developing good manners and are learning how to share and take turns. Children enjoy many opportunities to meet others. The childminder takes them to groups so they can meet with their peers and develop new friendships. They participate in many activities in outdoors where they get lots of fresh air and access equipment to increase their strength and coordination.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in all areas of learning based on their individual ability. They are enthusiastic, active learners and show a positive attitude towards their learning. Children develop independence as they attempt tasks for themselves, such as handwashing, feeding themselves and getting ready to go outdoors. They learn how to socialise and behave in a larger groups and to listen when the childminder is talking to them. These key skills contribute towards preparing children in readiness for their future move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462531 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1066892 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Darlington. The childminder operates from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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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