Childminder 313552

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2017 15 May 2014

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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 has a secure understanding of the different ways young children learn. She provides an effective balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities that help children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder checks the progress made by children and quickly identifies any children who are slower to develop key skills. She focuses her teaching on children's individual needs to enable them to catch up in their learning where necessary.  Children benefit from a wide range of appealing activities that provide appropriate challenge. They engage well in activities, and they experiment and persevere as they learn new skills. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning that prepare them well for school.  The childminder has a sensitive and nurturing approach that helps to promote children's emotional well-being effectively. She offers children plenty of attention, praise

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This provision is good

and encouragement. Children demonstrate that they feel valued and develop high levels of self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's arrangements for professional development are not focused fully on improving the standards of teaching and learning to the highest levels.  The childminder does not share sufficiently detailed information with other settings that children attend to ensure the very best consistency in children's 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

 strengthen the arrangements for professional development and focus more closely on enhancing the already good quality of teaching and learning  share more detailed information with other settings that children attend, and provide an even more consistent approach to supporting children's learning and development.

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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 observed a number of activities and discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability checks carried out on persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and 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 demonstrates a very good understanding of the areas of learning and how to promote children’s continued progress. The childminder has very good partnerships with parents. They share information regularly, which helps to promote children’s learning and development both in the setting and at home. Parents feel assured that their children are safe and they compliment the way in which the childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has a concern about a child’s welfare. She seeks the views of children and parents to identify areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children at play and checks their progress against the typical range of development for their age. This helps her to identify what they need to learn next. The childminder provides exciting activities that enable children to learn about the world around them. For example, children observe the changes to frogspawn and use reference books to predict what will happen as tadpoles develop. The childminder supports children’s language and communication skills effectively. She listens attentively to children as she engages them in conversation. Children learn to use technology for a range of purposes. For example, they complete simple programs on a tablet. The childminder promotes children’s literacy skills well. For example, children learn to read and write simple words as they help the childminder to make greetings cards.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and security and form trusting bonds with the childminder. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise, and the childminder provides them with nutritional meals and snacks. The childminder promotes children’s physical well-being effectively. She works closely with parents to manage children’s behaviour, providing consistent boundaries and expectations. Children behave well. Children’s independence is promoted very well. For example, children help to tidy up after activities and manage their own self-care needs. Children enjoy activities in the local community where they experience being part of a larger group.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They learn key skills in mathematics that help to prepare them for later learning. For example, they count and compare groups of vegetables and flowers as they play a garden-themed game. Children learn to respect the needs and feelings of others, to share and take turns. They pay attention to the childminder and follow instructions well. Children are well prepared for the move on to the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313552 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1087083 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She is a qualified teacher. The childminder operates Tuesday to Friday, all year round, closing on bank holidays and for family holidays. Sessions are from 7.45am until 5pm.

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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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