Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 November 2016 13 December 2012

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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 good. The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's continued learning and development. This contributes to the good progress that they make.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She plans activities based on what she knows about children's current interests. This helps them to engage quickly and enthusiastically in their learning.  Children's emotional well-being is extremely well promoted. The childminder emphasises the importance of friendships and actively encourages children to consider each other's needs and feelings and to work together. Children develop remarkable bonds both with childminder and other children.  The childminder reflects on her practice and asks for feedback from parents and children. She uses her findings to plan improvements to her provision that help to enhance outcomes for children.  Parents are happy with the care provided by the childminder. They praise her naturally

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This provision is good

calm and sensitive manner and the way that she helps children to develop a range of skills. These prepare them extremely well for when they start to attend school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's programme of professional development is not focused enough on raising the quality of teaching to the highest levels.  The childminder does not fully share enough information with parents about children's learning and development to support them to make the best possible progress.

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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 the programme of professional development more closely on raising the quality of teaching even further  strengthen the two-way flow of information with parents and share more information about children's learning and development that helps them to make the best possible progress.

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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.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the required policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability checks carried out on people living on the 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 childminder has formed effective relationships with other settings and schools. An effective two-way flow of information helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning and to support them at times of change. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has a concern about the welfare of a child. Furthermore, she completes risk assessments and records and reviews accidents and incidents. This helps to ensure children are kept as safe as possible while in her care. The childminder is qualified and demonstrates good knowledge of the different ways in which children learn. This helps her to plan a varied and appealing range of activities that promotes children's progress across all areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children at play and assesses their progress. This helps her to identify children who may be slower to achieve key skills. She uses the information she gathers to plan activities that help children to build on their current knowledge and abilities. Children benefit from many opportunities to develop their creativity. For example, they enjoy playing musical instruments as they sing and dance with the childminder. This helps them to learn about a variety of sounds and rhythm. Younger children are well supported to develop their sensory skills. For example, they enjoy exploring a basket filled with a range of textures and materials. The childminder supports children's developing language effectively. For example, she models and repeats words and simple phrases to children. This contributes to the very good progress children make in this area of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children demonstrate exceptional levels of confidence and self-esteem. Highly effective, personalised arrangements when children first start help them to settle very quickly. The childminder is very nurturing and children receive an abundance of attention and praise. She consistently encourages children to make choices and complete tasks independently. Children respond positively and are remarkably independent. This helps to prepare them extremely well for when they move on to school. The childminder gives children clear and consistent guidance and they respond very well to her high expectations. This contributes to their excellent behaviour. Children benefit from an exceptional range of nutritious meals and take part in many physical activities. For example, they attend sports and dance classes. This helps to teach children about healthy lifestyles and notably supports their physical health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and achieve well. They are motivated and enthusiastic to learn. Those who need extra support with their learning catch up quickly. Children benefit from regular visits to group activities in the community. They gain experience of being part of a larger group which helps to prepare them for when they move on to school or nursery. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop key skills in early literacy and mathematics that help to prepare them for later, more formal learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447855 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1060277 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 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Lanchester. She operates 47 weeks of the year from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday and 7am to 4pm on Fridays, and is closed on bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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