Childminder in Darlington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 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

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good understanding of the different ways young children learn. She plans activities that are appropriately challenging and support children's continued learning and development.  The childminder checks the progress made by children and quickly identifies any children who are slower to develop key skills. She then focuses her teaching on children's individual needs. This helps them to catch up in their learning.  Children are happy and confident. The childminder offers them plenty of attention, praise and encouragement. Children demonstrate that they feel valued and develop high levels of self-esteem. This helps to support their emotional well-being effectively.  Parents are very pleased with the care the childminder provides and they value her contribution to their children's achievements. Children who attend describe her as an amazing childminder.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is dedicated and strives to provide the best possible care and learning opportunities for children. She evaluates her practice and has put plans in place to build on her already good provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's arrangements for professional development are not yet focused enough on improving the standard of teaching to the highest levels.  Although the childminder informs parents about what children achieve while in her care, she does not always gather enough information from parents about children's learning and development at home.

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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 programme of professional development to focus more closely on enhancing the already good quality of teaching  extend the two-way flow of information with parents and support children's learning even more consistently and effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector had a tour of the premises.  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 checks carried out on persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced, which contributes to her secure knowledge of the areas of learning. This helps her to provide a broad and varied programme of activities that support children's all-round development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She completes robust safety checks to help ensure children are safe from harm in her care. The childminder has effective links with other settings and schools that children attend. They share information about children's learning and development needs, which helps to promote their continued progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children at play and assesses their progress against the typical range of development for their age. This helps her to identify what they need to learn next. She then tailors her teaching to support children to build on what they already know and can do. She also gives children plenty of time to repeat and practice new skills, which helps to reinforce their learning. The childminder supports children's developing number skills well, which contributes to their very good achievements in mathematical development. For example, children identify and name the numbers they find hidden in a tray of spaghetti. They go on to build a tower with the corresponding number of bricks. The childminder promotes children's developing communication and language skills well. She provides them with new words and asks skilful questions that encourage children to think and describe their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming and has a cheerful atmosphere. The childminder is very attentive and children develop trusting bonds with her. This contributes to the strong sense of belonging and security children demonstrate. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise and the childminder encourages parents to make healthy choices for children's lunchboxes. This helps to promote children's physical health and well-being. The childminder has a calm and consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. Children know what is expected of them and they behave well. Children's independence is promoted very well. For example, they enjoy helping to prepare meals and snacks and tidy up after activities. They learn to manage their own clothing and self- care needs. This helps to prepare them for when they start school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children become absorbed in their play. They pay attention to the childminder and follow instructions. This demonstrates a positive attitude to learning. All children make good progress in their learning. Most are working within the range of development typical for their age and those who need extra support catch up quickly. Children learn key skills in literacy that help to prepare them for later learning. For example, they learn to make marks and copy shapes as they draw in foam with their fingers. Children take part in a range of activities in the community. This gives them opportunities to be part of a larger group and develop friendships. This helps to prepare them for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490002 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1015893 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 5

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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 Darlington. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family 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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