Childminder EY485686

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2017 Not applicable

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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

 Partnerships with parents are very good. They speak very highly of the childminder and appreciate the service provided for their children. They comment that children have benefited greatly from their time with her; she is a great role model and goes out of her way to cater for children's needs.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the interests and needs of individual children. She plans a wide range of exciting learning opportunities that engages and challenges children. Her accurate assessment of children's abilities enables her to effectively identify gaps in their learning.  The childminder promotes children's speaking and listening skills well. She provides children with language-rich experiences and encourages them to be as vocal as possible. Children are rapidly gaining confidence in their ability to speak to others.  The childminder has organised her environment very well. Her interaction with children

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This provision is good

motivates and encourages them to use their imagination, develop their own ideas and become actively involved in their learning.  Children are extremely happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. They develop a sense of belonging and form very secure, warm and nurturing relationships with the childminder. This supports their emotional well-being successfully.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always meticulously plan activities so that she can maximise opportunities to quickly help children achieve what they need to learn next and make more rapid progress.  Although the childminder is committed to improvement, self-evaluation is not always rigorous enough to drive the quality of the provision to a higher 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

 plan activities more meticulously so that children have the highest level of support and achieve what they need to learn next more rapidly  refine the process of self-evaluation to more effectively identify areas for improvement that will raise the quality of the provision to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder takes all necessary steps to ensure children are kept safe at all times. She has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities with regard to child protection issues. She identifies and minimises all risks to children and knows what to do to protect them from harm. The childminder reviews the progress that children make, to help her identify any gaps in their learning. She is enthusiastic and committed to her role. The childminder completes a wide range of training to extend her knowledge and skills and this has a positive impact on the outcomes for children's learning. She describes how recent training has led to greater use of recyclable materials to help enhance children's imagination and creativity.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are enthusiastic and excited learners. The childminder gives children time to explore and make their own play and learning choices from the good range of resources. Children's learning is enhanced through the childminder's enthusiasm and good teaching skills. A strong emphasis is placed on developing children's language skills through meaningful conversations as they play. Furthermore, the childminder uses effective teaching strategies, such as demonstrating, explaining and narrating what she is doing. She knows instinctively when to join in with children's play to consolidate the learning taking place. This helps children to stay focused and motivated to achieve. For example, as they dress dolls she encourages children to think about the size of the doll and the clothes that will fit them. This helps children begin to think critically.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model who shares her clear expectations for good behaviour. She speaks calmly and kindly to children and helps them to learn about good manners, sharing and taking turns. Children show real care and concern for others during their play. The childminder promotes children's health and physical development well. Children know when to wash their hands and enjoy healthy meals and snacks. They have good opportunities to spend time outdoors. Visits to local toddler groups promote children's social skills and confidence as they mix with other children and share resources. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe. This includes using role play props to reinforce how to evacuate the premises in an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They have good opportunities to make marks and practise writing skills. Younger children are very proud of their counting. They identify colours and are curious and inquisitive. Children's imagination and language skills are very good. They learn to manage their personal care needs, such as toileting, handwashing and putting on their shoes. Children follow instructions well. They make many choices in their learning and love to learn new things. Children gain the skills needed to be well prepared for their next stage in their learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485686 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1002456 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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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 Witton Gilbert, 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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