Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2017 20 September 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 addressed actions raised at the last inspection. Suitability checks are completed for all adults and she ensures that people whose suitability has not been checked do not have unsupervised contact with children. She records children's attendance and ensures that required adult-to-child ratios are maintained at all times.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder follows children's lead as they play and she adapts and extends activities to challenge them appropriately. This helps her to meet the learning needs of the various ages and abilities of children effectively.  The childminder observes children at play, which helps her to identify what children already know and can do. She then tailors her teaching to help children to develop and practice new skills. This contributes to the good progress children make.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with schools and other pre-

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This provision is good

school settings. They share information about children's care, learning and development. This helps to provide a consistent approach to meeting children's needs and helps to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder offers children plenty of praise and encouragement. This helps to promote their emotional well-being and contributes to the confidence and self-esteem they demonstrate.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder completes mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, she has not yet developed a focused programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.  The childminder has not yet fully developed arrangements for the support and supervision of her assistant.

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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

 extend the programme of professional development and raise standards in teaching and learning even higher  strengthen the arrangements for the supervision of assistants, and support them to develop their knowledge and practice more effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas accessed by children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching 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 spoke to the childminder's assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  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 seeks the views of parents when evaluating her practice. For example, they complete a questionnaire shortly after children start to attend to check if they are happy with the care and learning she provides. She seeks advice and guidance from other professionals and addresses areas for improvement. For instance, she has recently introduced systems to evaluate the activities she provides for children. This contributes to her good capacity for continuous improvement. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children and knows what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. Parents welcome ideas from the childminder and share information about achievements at home. This further supports children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good range of activities that appeals to children's interests. This helps them to engage effectively in their learning. She supports children's language development very well. For example, she asks skilful questions that encourage children to think and share their ideas. The childminder promotes number skills as she plays alongside older children. For example, she asks children to set simple sums for her and check her answers as they pretend to be the school teacher during play. This contributes to the very good mathematical skills children demonstrate. The childminder encourages babies to grow in confidence and explore their environment. They become increasingly inquisitive as they investigate a range of resources of various textures and sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Arrangements for welcoming new children are very effective. Children form trusting bonds with the childminder that help them to feel secure and they settle quickly. The childminder has a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. She gives children clear boundaries and they know what is expected of them. Children respond positively and behave well. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air, exercise and nutritious meals. This helps to promote their health and well-being. The childminder supports children to meet their own needs and shares out small tasks. For instance, they enjoy the responsibility of setting the table. This promotes their independence and helps to prepare them for school. Children learn about different cultures in their own community and the wider world. For example, they discuss different costumes people wear as they design and make crowns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children concentrate for long periods at activities of their choosing. They persevere as they play, work out their own solutions to problems and keep trying when they encounter difficulties. This demonstrates a positive attitude towards learning. Children make good progress across all areas of learning. Most are working within the expected range of development for their age and some exceed this. Children develop very good key skills in literacy that help to prepare them for later learning. For example, they learn about letters and sounds as they write words to label pictures they draw. They make good attempts at rhyming patterns and spelling out words. Older children learn to understand the needs and feelings of others, and show concern for younger children and babies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495793 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1074402 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in School Aycliffe in Newton Aycliffe. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder employs one assistant to help her care for children.

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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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