Childminder 300953

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 28 July 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 improved the quality of her teaching. She engages with children consistently and is skilled at following their lead and enhancing their play. Children show perseverance in developing new skills and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder completes detailed observations of children's learning which she uses effectively to monitor their development. This helps her to identify areas where children may need further support, and she focuses her teaching to close any gaps.  Children have developed secure bonds with the childminder and show they feel safe with her. They have high levels of confidence and independence.  The childminder manages children's behaviour positively and fairly. She uses an effective amount of specific praise to help them understand the things they do well. Children are well mannered, helpful and show kindness to pets and creatures outdoors.  The childminder shows dedication and commitment to providing the best possible

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This provision is good

outcomes for children and their families. She provides a welcoming, accepting and friendly environment. Partnerships with parents are effective, which helps to promote continuity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder is less successful in using creative activities to enable children to express themselves or develop their own ideas and sensory play.  At times, the childminder does not plan highly stimulating and interesting outdoor experiences, where some children have shown their preference to learn.

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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

 enhance opportunities for young children to explore and experiment with a range of creative resources and enjoy sensory play  consider ways to enhance learning opportunities, particularly for those children who prefer to learn outdoors, so they benefit fully from highly stimulating and interesting experiences.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and observations with her and also the self-evaluation.  The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder has worked tirelessly to drive continual improvements which benefit children. For example, since the last inspection, she has reviewed her teaching and assessment arrangements and her provision to work in partnership with the local authority. This has improved her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage and how to help children make good progress in all areas of their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident to implement robust procedures for child protection and completes risk assessments to keep areas safe for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

In general, the childminder is skilled at enhancing children's play and extending their learning. She uses her observations effectively and, overall, prepares activities which children enjoy. For example, young children develop imaginative skills as they play with the dinosaurs and animal mat, where the childminder challenges their understanding of mathematical concepts, such as big and small, and asks questions in character. Children move freely between activities and seek the childminder's interaction. She engages with them and is responsive to their needs. The childminder gathers information about children's development from parents and uses this effectively to form the start of their learning assessments. She supports families to extend children's learning at home and shares this information with other settings that children attend, such as schools.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop their physical skills and manage risks for themselves. For example, she provides safety scissors to make shapes in the dough and talks to children about how to use them correctly. Children develop confidence in their own abilities and know how to keep themselves safe. The childminder encourages children to eat healthy foods and practise good hygiene, such as washing their hands. She is sensitive to their emotional needs and ensures they are well prepared for the next stages in their development, such as starting to use the toilet. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their awareness of their own community and the wider world. For example, children enjoy visiting toddler groups and acquire good social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, young children show interest and enthusiasm as they explore their surroundings. They make good progress in relation to their starting points and are working comfortably within the developmental stage typical for their age. Children are extremely confident in the setting and develop the skills they need in preparation to start school, such as early reading and writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300953 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1085344 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Darlington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and 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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