Childminder EY252385

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2017 20 October 2016

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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 has worked tremendously hard and put a great deal of effort into developing her practice and provision. This has drastically improved all outcomes for children. She demonstrates commitment, passion and dedication to maintaining this good standard for the future.  The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She plans challenging experiences for children which they are engrossed in. Children make good progress and develop creativity.  The childminder monitors children's progress regularly through a range of assessments. She completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years and shares the summary with parents. Parents are involved in children's learning and receive regular updates about the activities.  The childminder has developed strong relationships with children and their families. She collects information about children's likes and dislikes before they start. Children

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This provision is good

demonstrate they feel happy in the setting and include the childminder in their play.  The childminder has developed her understanding of how to keep children safe. She teaches children about emergency procedures and has updated her child protection policies. Children show an excellent understanding of why they practise fire evacuation procedures and have an awareness of their own safety.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are times when the childminder does not use key opportunities during activities to extend children's learning about other cultures. This does not fully promote their understanding of diversity.  The childminder does not always help children to understand about keeping healthy.

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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

 support children to be aware of other people, places and communities through a range of activities to help them gain an understanding of the wider world  support children to develop their understanding of how good practice with regard to healthy eating contributes towards their good health.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. She viewed the areas of the premises to be used by children.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessments and planning and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked exceptionally hard alongside the local authority to devise and complete action plans, bringing about improvements for children. This has a very positive impact on the overall quality of the setting. For example, the childminder has attended training to develop her skills to work with children. She is confident to report concerns about children's welfare and has a robust knowledge of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has developed the ways she uses assessments to monitor children's progress. This has helped her to plan more challenging learning experiences for children and contributes to their good progress. There are good partnerships in place with other settings children attend, including schools. These help to promote continuity of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good balance of planned and child-initiated activities. She is skilled at responding to children's interests and encourages them to develop their own ideas through their self-chosen experiences. For example, the childminder had planned a creative activity which children were very excited about. She enhanced resources for them consistently and talked to them about their creations. Children displayed excellent language skills and critical thinking as they reviewed their work throughout the activity. They used a range of materials, such as sequins, glue, glitter, paints and scissors, to express themselves creatively and develop their small-muscle skills. The childminder completes observations of children's play during their experiences. She uses these to contribute to their assessments and next steps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has developed the indoor environment with children. It is bright, stimulating and interesting. Children have independent access to a range of resources which they have taken an active part in choosing. This shows the childminder listens to their views and values their input. The childminder manages children's behaviour positively and is a good role model for them. For example, she speaks to them in a friendly manner and helps them to have respect and patience for each other. Children show high levels of kindness towards each other and are well mannered. The childminder ensures children have opportunities for physical play and activities. For example, she takes them on regular walks and uses the facilities in the community. The childminder encourages children to take an active part in their own self-care. For example, she supports young children to begin to use the toilet, working in partnership with parents. This promotes a consistent

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

approach which has positive impact on children's emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for their eventual move to school. They work enthusiastically together using the magnetic letters to spell out small words. Older children are very supportive towards the youngest children. They interact with them consistently and include them in their play. Children have good social skills and are working within the stages typically expected for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY252385 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1078099 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 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Darlington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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