Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 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

 Children benefit from the successful partnerships that the childminder has established with parents. She has developed an effective two-way flow of information. This ensures parents are fully informed of their child's care and learning.  The childminder evaluates the setting. She sets targets for future development. She aspires to continually improve and maintain at least good standards.  The childminder has good, professional, well-established relationships with other local settings. She takes account of what children are learning at nursery and builds this into her planning to promote consistency.  The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. She introduces new words and models simple vocabulary during daily routines and play activities, in order to support children's acquisition of speech. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children flourish in this welcoming and nurturing environment. The childminder

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This provision is good

provides a relaxed, fun and homely environment where children feel emotionally safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to encourage young children to think further as they play. Consequently, they are not consistently encouraged to solve simple problems and find new ways of doing things.  The childminder has not fully considered ways of enhancing her professional development to help ensure that the learning experiences provided for children continue to improve to the highest 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

 enhance the opportunities for young children to think further and solve simple problems as part of their daily play  sharpen the focus of professional development to more ambitiously consider all ways to raise the quality of teaching to the highest 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 through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the signs of possible abuse and neglect and knows how to respond appropriately to any concerns. She explains her role and responsibility to safeguard children clearly to parents. The childminder conducts daily risk assessment checks and has safety measures in place to minimise potential hazards. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder effectively monitors children's learning. This means any gaps are quickly identified, shared with parents and addressed. The childminder demonstrates a professional attitude to her work. She has a good range of policies and procedures which underpins her work with children. The childminder conducts some research and accesses training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children's development and plans activities that help to meet their learning needs. For example, children's speech and language are promoted well. She repeats new words and phrases as children play and listens carefully to their responses. Younger children also learn to copy and imitate sounds and learn new words through use of songs, rhymes and stories. Children enjoy creative experiences. The childminder provides resources, such as drums, bells and shakers, enabling children to make music. Children learn to use their imaginations in role play situations, such as pretending to make a cup of tea. The childminder introduces early mathematical skills, such as counting and naming colours. Interesting outdoor activities, such as woodland walks and visiting a local park help children to learn about the natural environment and the wider world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Discussion with parents gives the childminder a good picture of children's individual needs and how to meet them. As a result, children settle quickly and form close relationships with the childminder who is nurturing and very attentive. The childminder provides children with gentle support and guidance on how to behave. This helps children to learn about sharing and taking turns and become increasingly considerate to one another's needs. The childminder promotes children's good health, teaching them about sound personal hygiene routines. She ensures children benefit from fresh air and daily exercise. The childminder provides healthy snacks and ensures children have access to drinks throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and gain the key skills needed for their next stage of learning and to prepare them for their eventual move to school. They are curious, inquisitive and confident to play and explore. Children are beginning to understand some responsibilities. They help the childminder with small tasks, such as getting the plates ready for snack time. Children's social skills are developing well and they are keen to include others in their play. Children are beginning to build on their skills in literacy. They particularly enjoy listening to stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491525 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1021661 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Mickleton, Barnard Castle. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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