Childminder EY488265

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good and, sometimes, outstanding. The childminder provides a wide range of activities and experiences that appeals to children. She follows children's lead as they play and learn, and adapts and extends activities to challenge them appropriately. At times, activities are inspiring and innovative.  The childminder observes children at play, which helps her to assess their development and identify their strengths and interests. She plans activities that encourage children to develop new skills and build on what they already know and can do. This contributes to the good progress they make in all areas of learning.  Parents are extremely happy with the care the childminder provides. They describe her as an 'absolute professional' and commend her for her excellent communication skills.  The childminder has formed effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. She meets with them regularly to share information about children's

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This provision is good

achievements and progress. This helps to provide a consistent approach to supporting children's continued learning and development.  Children form strong, trusting bonds with the childminder who offers them an abundance of praise and encouragement. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being extremely well and contributes to the very high levels of confidence and self- esteem they demonstrate.  Children demonstrate an exceptional ability to meet their own self-care needs. They are extremely independent, which helps to prepare them very well for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered ways of enhancing her professional development, to help ensure that learning experiences consistently support children to make the best possible progress.

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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

 sharpen the focus of professional development, to consider further ways to raise the quality of teaching and learning to consistently outstanding standards and help children to make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 childminder reflects on her practice and seeks advice from other professionals to ensure she continues to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She seeks feedback from parents to check that they are happy with the care and learning she provides. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She regularly checks her home to ensure it continues to be safe and suitable for the care of children. The childminder is qualified and experienced. This contributes to her ability to provide educational programmes that support children to make good progress across all areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information about children's achievements at home from the outset and as they continue to attend. This helps her to plan swiftly and effectively to support children's ongoing learning and development. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. She asks skilful questions and repeats words back to children, which helps to reinforce their speaking skills. The childminder makes learning fun and interesting for children, which helps them to engage very well in activities. They show delight as they act out parts of a familiar story. Children have plenty of opportunities to explore and investigate. For example, they enjoy mixing grass, mud and water as they play outdoors. The childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities to climb, balance and ride bikes. This helps to promote their physical development effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has very high expectations of children. She consistently reminds them of appropriate boundaries and encourages a culture of respect and understanding. Children respond extremely well and their behaviour is remarkably good. From an early age, they help each other and consider each other's needs and feelings as they play together. The childminder supports children to develop excellent listening and attention skills. For example, she prepares them very well for story times and they become engrossed as they listen to her read. The childminder promotes children's physical health and well-being to consistently high levels. They benefit from nutritious meals and plenty of fresh air and exercise. The childminder has robust hygiene procedures in place and teaches children how to keep themselves safe and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic, motivated and confident learners who become engaged in activities. They share, cooperate and follow simple instructions willingly, demonstrating a positive attitude to learning that helps to prepare them for school. All children make good progress and are working within the range of development expected for their age. The childminder supports children to develop key skills that help to prepare them for later, more formal learning. For example, she encourages children to observe shapes and count out the ingredients as they prepare their own lunch. This helps to promote their early mathematical skills. They practise literacy skills as they observe a range of text and print in the environment and make their own early attempts at writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488265 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1014396 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Shildon. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old 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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Telephone number

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