Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2016 27 February 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder has a good knowledge of what children already know and can do. He confidently identifies what he needs to do to support children to make good progress in their learning.  Overall, the childminder demonstrates a commitment to continuing with his professional development. For example, he attends training courses and shares ideas with other professionals. He uses his new knowledge to enhance learning experiences for children.  Children benefit from an abundance of attention, praise and encouragement. They form remarkable bonds with the childminder that support their emotional well-being exceptionally well. Children demonstrate extremely high levels of self-esteem and confidence.  Partnerships with parents are effective. They share information about their child's care and learning when they first attend and at regular intervals. This helps the childminder

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This provision is good

to meet children's needs and plan for their learning effectively from the outset.  Children are curious and motivated to learn. From a very young age, they show an avid interest in activities and explore the environment with confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The arrangements for self-evaluation are not focused enough. They do not yet identify the childminder's own specific areas for development to drive improvements to his already good practice.

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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

 strengthen the arrangements for self-evaluation and focus more specifically on ways that identify priorities for development and drive improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and his co-minder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, his co-minder, the co-minder's assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of suitability checks carried out on persons living and working on the registered premises.  The inspector looked at written feedback from 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 knows what to do if he has a concern about the welfare of a child. He also demonstrates a good awareness of how to prevent children from being drawn into situations that put them at risk of significant harm. The childminder has established effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. There are systems in place to share information when children move on to a new setting. This helps to provide a consistent approach to their care and learning and to support them effectively at times of change. The childminder works alongside his co-minder and her assistant. They plan an effective programme of activities that support children's development and progress across all areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately observes children at play. He then plans activities and experiences to encourage further progress that are based around their interests. This helps them to engage effectively and enjoy their learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. For example, he uses gestures and expressions with young babies and they laugh and make a variety of sounds in response. The childminder provides parents with ideas for learning at home that helps to further support children's development. The childminder supports babies' physical development well. He helps them to stand and encourages them to take steps as they become increasingly mobile. Children enjoy learning about the natural world and they investigate conkers, leaves and other natural materials in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The environment is exciting, stimulating and extremely well planned to support children's learning across all areas of learning. Children choose from an extensive range of high- quality resources and activities. The childminder shows adults and children great respect and has a sensitive approach to managing children's behaviour. This contributes to the excellent behaviour demonstrated by all children in the setting. The childminder has very high expectations of children and consistently encourages them to be independent. Even very young children learn to manage their own shoes and clothing. Children frequently take part in exciting outdoor activities and benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise. They discuss how their bodies work and talk about how to keep themselves safe in the garden. The childminder meticulously plans menus. This helps to ensure children receive the very best nutrition and that individual dietary requirements are strictly adhered to. This helps to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

promote children's physical health and well-being to the highest levels.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and achieve well. Children are motivated to learn and persevere as they try to learn new skills. They pay close attention to adults during activities. This demonstrates a positive attitude that helps to prepare them for future learning. Young babies explore using their senses. They enjoy activities that help them to develop skills that will support their later learning in literacy. For example, they practise early mark making as they trace their fingers through cereal in a tray.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408422 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1065515 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Crook. He works alongside his wife, who is also a registered childminder, and her assistant. He operates all year round from 7am 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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