Childminder EY463282

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2017 10 January 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 and children progress well in their development. The childminder understands and observes each child's learning and plans for their next steps.  Children's sense of well-being and belonging is strong. The childminder forms secure emotional attachments with children. She provides a welcoming home environment for them and they are relaxed and comfortable in her care.  Parents speak highly of the care their children receive. For example, they say, 'that their children have thrived in the childminder's care and that children are treated equally and with respect'.  Children learn that their views are important and of value. The childminder listens carefully to their ideas and provides them with positive praise and encouragement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the very best use of her good partnerships with parents to involve them in their child's learning or to offer ideas and suggestions of activities they can to do at home.  The current arrangements for professional development does not focus precisely on further opportunities that help raise teaching to the highest level.

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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

 explore even more ways to engage parents in their child's learning in the setting and to offer ideas for additional things to do at home  build on the current arrangements for professional development and focus more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching 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 and working 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child and keeps informed of changes to safeguarding matters. Her home is safe, and effective measures, such as good supervision, are in place to minimise risk to children. Children's progress is monitored closely. Guidance documents and development trackers are used well. These help her identify any gaps in children's learning so that she can provide the appropriate support. The childminder successfully uses the views of children and parents to help her evaluate her service. She monitors the work of her assistants and ensures they are fully informed of her policies and procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans experiences that interest children and are designed specifically to meet their individual learning needs. For example, she knows that children enjoy being outdoors and facilitates this well. Appropriate support is provided to children as they play. The childminder promotes their thinking and understanding by asking pertinent questions, giving them time to respond. Good use is made of community groups and facilities to give children additional learning experiences. For example, children enjoy many outings to places, such as farms and a museum dedicated to children's literature.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and kind. She has high but fair expectations for children's behaviour and they respond well to these. The childminder helps children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. She encourages and supports their physical development well. For example, she provides lots of opportunities for energetic play, both in her garden and on outings. Children have a growing awareness of foods that are good for them. They are involved in growing fruit and vegetables which not only raises their knowledge of healthy eating but also gives them an understanding of the natural environment and the cycles of nature. The childminder helps children to recognise potential dangers and teaches them how to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident enthusiastic learners and develop the key skills they need for school. They have good levels of independence. For example, they manage their personal care and help with tasks, such as helping to clean up. They persevere to finish tasks for themselves and express their imagination through their play. Their speaking and listening skills are developing rapidly and they communicate well. They learn to concentrate for increasing periods of time and acquire basic number and counting skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463282 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1087476 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Durham. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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