Childminder 314026

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2017 14 March 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 skilled at using children's areas of interest to plan an effective balance of child-led and adult-initiated activities. Children are keen, independent learners and show high levels of concentration in their play.  The childminder teaches children the skills they need in preparation for starting school. Young children make rapid progress in their mathematical development and show an exceptional understanding of how to count, use size language and problem solve.  The childminder is a very good role model for children. She helps them to share, take turns and develop high levels of self-esteem. Children have developed secure bonds with her and their behaviour is very good.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and uses her self-evaluation effectively to drive forward continual improvements. She gathers feedback from children and families, in order to meet their needs in the best possible way.

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This provision is good

 The childminder actively promotes partnership working and continuity. She shares children's learning with parents and other settings children attend, such as school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not allow some children enough time to respond to questions and further develop their good communication and language skills.  The childminder does not gather highly detailed information about children's previous learning and achievements when they first start at her setting.

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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

 provide more time for individual children to communicate their own understanding and knowledge in response to questions  gather even more detailed information from parents about children's prior achievements and use this to plan challenging experiences when children first start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 planning with the childminder and the arrangements for 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 childminder is dedicated to providing high-quality care and learning for children. She has worked hard to develop her skills and considers the impact her teaching has on outcomes for children. For example, she has enhanced her garden to include further learning opportunities for children who enjoy being outdoors. The childminder monitors and tracks children's progress in all areas of their development. She knows how to access further support for children, in order to close gaps in their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements robust procedures to identify and report concerns about children and their families. She teaches children the importance of keeping themselves safe, for example, using the internet and in an emergency.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes detailed observations of children's learning and preferences. She uses the information to form plans for their future progress, make assessments of their learning and focus her teaching. For example, young children thoroughly enjoy exploring dough using a range of tools. The childminder challenges them to further develop their physical skills and manipulate the dough to make shapes. She extends their play and helps to develop their imaginative skills as they begin to make cakes and start to engage in role play. Children show deep levels of engagement in activities and persist for extended lengths of time, as the childminder is highly responsive to their needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder implements effective procedures to help new families to settle in. Parents leave positive feedback about this process and describe the environment as warm, nurturing and safe. The childminder ensures young children are emotionally well prepared for the next stages in their learning, such as starting to use the toilet and managing their own personal hygiene. She uses praise and encouragement and meets their individual care needs sensitively. Children learn about being healthy and have opportunities for physical play and exercise. The childminder helps children to become aware of other people and cultures and their own community. For example, they take regular trips to the local library and enjoy tasting activities of foods from other countries.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress in all areas of their development and work comfortably within the stages of development expected for their age. Young children show high levels of confidence in their own ability and proudly share their achievements. Children have good social skills and are working towards school readiness.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314026 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1087085 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 14 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Chester Le Street, County Durham. The childminder operates all year round from 8am until 5pm, Monday to 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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