Childminder EY283532

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 3 June 2015

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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 the childminder's teaching is good. She uses her secure knowledge of child development and her vast childcare experience to plan interesting and exciting activities that promote children's learning.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses her observations and assessments effectively to monitor their development. This helps her to support children in achieving what they need to learn next.  Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model. She encourages the use of good manners and offers lots of praise during activities and daily routines.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. She gains good quality information from them when their children first start attending about what they know and can do. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's ongoing progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities during children's play to extend and build upon their mathematical learning.  Although the childminder has good relationships with local schools and nurseries, she has not fully considered how to develop these further in order to support consistency even more precisely.

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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

 make better use of everyday opportunities that further extend children's enjoyment and understanding of early mathematics  strengthen partnerships with other providers to include all the settings that children attend, in order to enable a consistent approach to supporting children's care and learning.

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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 suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the signs and indicators of harm. She knows how to recognise these and where to refer any concerns. The childminder completes robust risk assessments for her home and any outings she takes children on. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder reflects on her practice continually. She has clear priorities for improvements, taking into account the views of parents and children. The childminder continually develops her own expertise and knowledge. For example, she has made good use of recent professional development opportunities to help her gain new skills in managing children's behaviour.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a stimulating environment and enables children to develop very good communication skills. For example, she uses effective questioning to develop children's ability to hold a conversation, and she teaches younger children new words to develop their increasing vocabulary. The childminder is skilled at following children's lead and encouraging them to play imaginatively. For example, she sits alongside children as they play with their dolls, supporting them in caring for their babies. The childminder offers additional resources, such as bandages when their babies are feeling poorly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from strong relationships with the childminder. She knows their individual needs and personalities very well. This helps her to promote children's emotional well- being effectively. The childminder encourages children to learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, children negotiate the step into the garden carefully. They know that they need to wear a hat and sun cream when it is hot so they do not burn their skin. Children play outdoors regularly and benefit from good opportunities to be physically active. The childminder works well with parents to ensure that children receive nutritious, healthy snacks and meals. She regularly takes children to group activities within the local area. This helps to build their social skills and confidence in different settings in preparation for their next stage in learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, interested and motivated learners. Children develop good independence skills. For example, they select their own toys, chop their fruit at snack time and help tidy up resources. Children enjoy practising their early writing skills. For example, they have great fun as they use different sized brushes and pipettes to make marks with water on the patio. All children learn the skills they need for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283532 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1091949 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Durham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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