Childminder EY442733

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2017 7 April 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 childminder is an experienced, well-qualified practitioner. The overall quality of her teaching is good. She uses her knowledge and expertise of child development well to help children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder knows children well and uses their interests to plan activities they will enjoy. Most activities engage and motivate children well.  The childminder uses praise and encouragement to help children develop confidence and they are motivated to try activities for themselves.  The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of behavioural expectations within her home. They respond well to appropriate boundaries and routines provided.  Children's assessment information is monitored well. The childminder identifies where children may require additional help to support their good progress. Information is used well to set targets for improvement, enhancing the service provided.

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This provision is good

 Children's physical health is supported well. The childminder ensures appropriate measures are adhered to, such as washing hands before eating meals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are times when the childminder does not use what she already knows about each child, in order to challenge them to the highest level during adult-led activities  Although the childminder has a good relationship with some local schools, she has not considered how she could develop this with all schools that children attend.

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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 planning to ensure that all adult-led activities are tailored to children's individual learning needs and their learning is challenged to an even higher level  strengthen partnerships with all schools children attend, in order to ensure a consistent and complementary 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 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Both the childminder and her assistant keep their knowledge of Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures up to date. They know how to respond to any concerns they may have about a child's welfare. The childminder's home is safe and secure. Ongoing risk assessments ensure all areas of the home and garden area are safe for children to access. The childminder monitors the role of her assistant well. Successful arrangements, such as supervision meetings and training, help to ensure that her assistant has a good understanding of his role. Overall, the childminder maintains a good overview of the educational activities she provides for children. This ensures that most experiences available for children reflect their interests and current stage of development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is highly skilled in helping children to develop their communication skills. She uses a wide range of successful strategies, such as modelling words and expanding on what children say. This helps children to extend their growing vocabulary. Children thoroughly enjoy interacting with the childminder. They become excited when she places them on her knee to sing their favourite rhymes and songs. Children instigate more rhymes by saying, 'Again, again'. This helps to develop their awareness of rhyme and rhythm, promoting their early literacy skills very well. Strong partnerships with parents are in place. Daily conversations to share children's learning keep parents updated with the good progress their children make. Written comments for inspection support this view and describe how happy parents are with the level of care and support provided.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and friendly environment for children. She uses a soft and gentle approach when talking to them and when supporting their play. This helps children to develop strong relationships with her and they show friendly behaviour towards each other. Children's emotional and physical needs are supported well. The childminder gathers very good quality information from parents when children first start attending. Knowledge of children's routine activities, such as their sleep patterns and any comforters they may have, is used to good effect. This provides continuity in the care children receive.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. Some children make progress that is better than good. They are well prepared with the skills and knowledge they require for the next stage of their learning. Children show a keen interest in reading. They listen to books read to them, repeating words and phrases from stories they know and enjoy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442733 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1087409 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 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Crook, County Durham. She operates all year round, from 7.15am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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