Childminder EY495973

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 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 has a very good understanding of how children learn. He uses detailed observations to identify what children need to learn next. He plans well to ensure children enjoy a variety of challenging activities.  The childminder has developed positive relationships with other early years settings and schools that children attend. He shares information about their learning and development to support consistency in approach.  The qualified childminder recognises the importance of ongoing professional development to help him deepen his understanding of how children learn. This commitment to ongoing training means that children benefit from knowledge that is current and up to date.  The childminder has formed effective partnerships with parents, which helps him to meet children's individual needs well. Parents report positively on the nurturing and caring environment. They feel that their children are well cared for and progressing

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This provision is good

well.  Children who are new to the setting settle quickly. They have good relationships with the childminder and their care needs are sensitively met. He regularly discusses children's home routines with parents, in order to provide continuity in care in his setting.  The childminder praises children frequently and they show pride in their achievements. Children gain good confidence in their abilities and develop positive self-esteem. This helps to support their emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's self-evaluation is not yet sharply focused to enable him to precisely identify priorities in order to raise the quality of the provision to an outstanding level.

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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 and refine opportunities to evaluate the quality of the provision in order to precisely identify priorities that raise practice to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 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 implements clear and thorough policies and procedures that help him to successfully support children's safety and well-being. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow should he have any concerns about a child in his care. He supervises children well. Children play in a safe and secure home, indoors and outdoors, and when on outings. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to help ensure his home is safe for children. He completes regular assessments of children's learning. He builds on their previous achievements to promote good progress. The childminder has effective systems in place to monitor children's development. He swiftly identifies and addresses any gaps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children to be imaginative and supports them very well as they explore resources and develop their own ideas as they play. He recognises spontaneous learning opportunities within activities and responds in a flexible manner. This helps children to remain interested and engaged for long periods of time. For example, children explore a wide range of materials, planned by the childminder, to stimulate sensory play. The childminder's skilful questioning and meaningful interactions encourage children to think for themselves. He supports them to successfully follow their own idea to make dresses using scarves. The development of children's communication and language skills is promoted well. Children talk comfortably about what they are doing and ask for help if needed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are safe and behave well. The childminder acts as a good role model to children to help them learn how to behave appropriately. For example, he explains the rules to teach them how to keep themselves safe, including not climbing on furniture. Children are encouraged to practise good hygiene routines. They are taught about the importance of handwashing after playing and before eating. The childminder considers babies' developing mobility when planning activities. He effectively supports them to stand and begin to take steps. This helps to promote their physical development well. The childminder provides many opportunities for outings into the local community to help children to learn more about their wider community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Children are motivated to learn and confident during their time with the childminder. Children enjoy listening to their favourite stories. They are attentive, focused on the story and predict what might happen next. Children are prepared well for their next stage in learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495973 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1032953 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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 Crook, Stanley. He operates all year round from 7am to 5.50pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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