Childminder EY491992

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is well qualified. Overall, the quality of her teaching is good. She has a good understanding of the different ways young children learn. She plans a good range of activities that supports their continued learning and development.  The childminder has a sensitive and caring manner. She offers children plenty of attention, praise and encouragement. They demonstrate that they feel valued and develop high levels of self-esteem, supporting their emotional well-being effectively.  Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise and the childminder provides them with nutritious and balanced snacks. This helps children to develop an understanding of practices that can contribute to good health.  The childminder seeks the views of parents on the quality of her provision. This helps her to identify areas for development and drive improvements forward.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently promote children's speaking skills to the highest level. There are times when she does not always give children enough time to respond to her comments and questions.  The childminder's professional development plans are not targeted precisely enough to achieve an even higher quality of teaching.

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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 teaching skills that enable children to extend their speaking skills to an even higher level  extend plans for targeted professional development opportunities that help to ensure teaching is of an even higher quality.

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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 understanding of her responsibilities to identify and report concerns about children's welfare, should these arise. She completes regular risk assessments, including daily checks of her environment, to help ensure that children are kept safe from harm. Detailed policies and procedures underpin her practice well. The childminder monitors the progress children make over time. This is documented well and helps her to address any areas where children may require further support. A good overview is maintained of the educational activities provided for children. Additional resources are added to her learning environment in response to children's particular interests and styles of learning. This promotes good progress in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Effective systems are in place to observe and assess children's learning. The childminder carries out regular observations of children as they play. She uses this information well, overall, to plan experiences that help children to make progress in their learning. Regular summaries of learning are shared with parents to keep them updated with the progress their children are making. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills very well. She demonstrates strong knowledge of the importance of activities, such as music, singing and the development of rhythm, in helping support learning. Children explore a large selection of musical instruments. They are inquisitive and enjoy exploring the different sounds they make. Children listen well when the childminder sings songs and rhymes with them and enjoy requesting their favourites.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are welcomed into the childminder's warm and friendly home. They quickly develop strong relationships with her and other members of her family who they see regularly. Strong partnerships with parents are firmly embedded within the childminder's practice. Ongoing discussions and sharing of information help to ensure children's emotional and physical needs are consistently addressed. Children explore resources provided in the childminder's home with confidence. They are motivated by fun activities, such as blowing feathers using straws. Skills, such as sharing and turn taking, are given high priority and help children to manage their feelings and behaviour. They begin to learn that some things are theirs, some things are shared and some things belong to other people.

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Outcomes for children are good

In the relatively short time children have been attending, they are beginning to show signs of making good progress. They enjoy their play and become engaged in activities. Children are confident learners who happily explore their environment. They are helped to develop skills, such as counting when they find out how many pieces of fruit they have on their plate. This supports them well with the skills they require for school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491992 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1023169 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 1pm, 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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