Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2017 4 March 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 enthusiastic about her daily role and responsibilities. She uses self- evaluation systems to recognise strengths and priorities for improvement for her provision.  Children are progressing well in all areas of their development. The childminder completes tracking documents and observes and assesses children to enable her to identify what they need to learn next.  The childminder makes good use of community activities and outings in the local area. These opportunities help children to extend their physical development and allow them to interact and socialise with others.  Children thoroughly enjoy taking part in a variety of exciting and interesting experiences. They learn about the importance of sharing, taking turns and using good manners.  The childminder has a good awareness of ratio requirements and supervises children well at all times. Written risk assessments are completed to ensure children's safety is

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share ongoing details about their children's achievements at home.  Occasionally, children become distracted because the childminder does not always limit background noise.

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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

 build on ways to help parents share ongoing information about their children's learning at home and about what they know and can do  keep background noise to a minimum to enhance children's listening and attention skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas accessed by children.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written questionnaires obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder shows a commitment to keeping up to date with changes to guidance and legislation. She attends relevant training, including first aid, to refresh her skills and knowledge. Furthermore, the childminder attends network meetings with other professionals to allow her to discuss good practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident about child protection procedures and how to safeguard children's welfare. She successfully implements a good range of written policies and procedures, including how to respond to children following an accident or injury. The childminder fully recognises what changes must be notified to Ofsted.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents are happy with the service provided by the childminder. They receive verbal feedback on a daily basis about their children's activities and care routines. The childminder actively encourages children to lead their own play and learning. She has a secure understanding of their individual interests and needs. The childminder supports children in their speech and communication development. For example, she models language and reinforces vocabulary to younger children. The childminder and children play alongside each other and act out their own stories. Children extend their imaginations and use a selection of small-world resources, including a farm and animals. This helps to promote their understanding of the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is warm and welcoming. The childminder forms secure attachments and develops close and loving bonds with children in her care. This makes a good contribution to children's emotional well-being. The childminder fully understands how to prepare children for their future move on to nursery or school. For those children attending another early years setting, the childminder shares relevant information with teachers. This enables her to complement their learning and development. Children freely select their own resources and are encouraged to make choices and decisions. The childminder uses a calm and firm approach to managing children's behaviour. Children are starting to be aware that their actions have consequences. The childminder encourages children to follow effective hygiene practices and to develop their self-care skills, helping to foster healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good rates of progress and are gaining the required skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning. They develop their problem-solving skills and recognise how things work. For instance, children explore and investigate a selection of tools and equipment. Children start to talk about their own creations and give meaning to the marks they make. Their mathematical skills are developing and they are beginning to understand the concept of shape, space and measure. Children gain an awareness of how to keep themselves and others safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396801 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1065414 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Ferryhill, County Durham. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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