Childminder EY496632

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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder understands the ways in which young children learn. She provides a good range of appealing activities that helps children to make progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder observes children at play and checks the progress they make. This helps her to identify what children need to learn next and any areas of development where children may need additional support.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder shares information with parents that helps to provide a consistent approach to meeting children's care needs and supporting their ongoing development.  The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. She offers them plenty of attention, praise and encouragement. Children are happy and confident in her care. They demonstrate that they feel valued and develop high levels of self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always ensure that the learning environment is fully conducive to promoting children's listening and attention skills. For example, at times, children become distracted by background noise from the television.  Although the childminder reflects on her practice, the arrangements for self-evaluation are not yet robust enough. She does not routinely seek the views of parents and children to help her review the quality of her practice and identify areas to improve.  Other than attending mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, the childminder has not introduced a targeted programme of professional development to build on the good quality of teaching and learning.

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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

 review and improve the learning environment to support children's listening and attention skills more effectively  strengthen the arrangements for self-evaluation and involve parents and children in identifying where aspects of the setting can be improved  extend the programme of professional development and raise the quality of teaching and learning even higher.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  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 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 discussed with the childminder how she works in partnership with parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. This helps her to plan a good range of activities that supports children's progress across all areas of development. The childminder has formed effective partnerships with other professionals. She shares information with them to help to support children's individual learning needs more consistently. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has a concern about the welfare of a child. She regularly checks her home to ensure it remains safe and suitable for the care of children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's mathematical development is supported effectively. The childminder teaches them about size, shape and position as they play a card game. The childminder provides a good balance of adult-led activities and opportunities for children to lead their own learning. She makes very good use of the outdoors and the local community to support children who prefer to learn outdoors. For example, children enjoy regular visits to local parks where they explore and investigate plants and flowers. This helps to develop their understanding of the world. The childminder considers children's interests when she plans activities. This helps them to engage effectively in their learning. For example, children who are interested in diggers enjoy visits to a building site. Children enjoy making music with instruments and dance and sing along. This helps to develop their creative skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to gain a good understanding of children's individual needs and how to meet them. This helps children to settle quickly and they form close relationships with the childminder. Children get plenty of fresh air and exercise. They learn about healthy, nutritious food as they visit the supermarket to buy ingredients for their meals. This helps to promote their good health and well-being. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She has a calm approach and reminds children of her expectations and boundaries. They respond positively and behave well. Children develop a strong sense of independence. They insist on completing tasks themselves and tidy up after activities. The childminder helps to prepare children for school. For example, they experience being part of a large group when they join in with community activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They achieve well and reach the typical levels of development for their age range. Those who need extra help with key skills are supported well to make faster progress. Children enjoy their learning and are enthusiastic to join in activities. They benefit from good interactions with the childminder. This helps them to build on their knowledge and skills. They develop key skills in literacy, for example, they demonstrate good pencil control as they draw and colour their favourite characters. Children develop a positive attitude that helps to prepare them for school. For example, they cooperate, enjoy the responsibility of simple tasks and follow instructions from a young age. They learn to take turns and share as they join in games with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496632 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1035248 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 Ouston, Chester-le-Street. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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