Childminder EY417203

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2017 18 February 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

 Children are keen to take part in a broad range of learning experiences that the childminder plans according to their interests and development. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children have strong bonds with the childminder, who knows them well. She acts as a good role model, offering them gentle guidance and praise. Children listen carefully and are keen to join in. They show high levels of emotional well-being and are well behaved.  The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents. They work together to meet each child's care and learning needs through a supportive approach. Parents are complimentary about the childminder. For example, they comment that their children are well adapted socially due to the time they spend at the childminder's house.  The childminder works effectively with other settings that children attend. She uses information that they share that help children to make progress in their learning. For

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This provision is good

example, she recently followed their topic on transport in her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities to encourage children's problem-solving skills, such as to ask why and how things happen and allow them to explain.  Though the childminder has action plans in place to expand access outdoors, she has yet to implement these plans for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 opportunities for children to think about and give explanations as to why and how they think things happen  implement the action plans that are in place to maximise children's access to the outdoor learning environment.

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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 had a tour of the premises and 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. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities to help to keep children safe. She knows the reporting procedures to follow should she have any concerns about their well-being. She carries out thorough risk assessments of her home to quickly recognise and reduce any minor hazards. She provides a very safe environment for children. The childminder undertakes a broad range of training, including mandatory training, such as first aid to refresh and develop her knowledge and skills. She monitors the educational programmes and progress of children effectively. She holds regular meetings with parents to keep them updated on children's progress. Overall, the childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. For example, she seeks the views of parents and children and accurately identifies strengths and areas to improve further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows each child well. She provides activities that spark their interests, enabling them to build a secure foundation to extend their language and social skills. For instance, children are excited to play in the sand tray indoors. The childminder models good language and communication skills, supporting young children to develop their abilities. For example, she names resources and repeats words so that they hear the correct way to say them. Mathematics is incorporated into the activity. The childminder encourages children to count how many shapes they have made in the sand. Children enjoy making marks on paper. This helps their early writing skills and they start to say what it is they have drawn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder actively promotes healthy eating, exercise and good hygiene routines to children. Children develop an early awareness of potential dangers as the childminder gives them gentle reminders, such as not to run when there is sand on the floor. The childminder is attentive to children's care needs. She provides a quiet and relaxing space for them to rest when they are tired. Children play cooperatively alongside each other, and the childminder supports them to share and take turns. She provides a good range of activities that motivates children to explore and learn about themselves and people and communities beyond their immediate experience.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have high levels of confidence and enjoy carrying out small tasks. For instance, they hand out dishes at snack time to their friends. They show excellent concentration skills and are keen to join in with the activities provided. They are confident to make choices and let the childminder know what they need. Children are learning the skills they need for school. For example, they learn how to put on and take off their coats and shoes. Children make good progress in their learning and are at or above their expected stages of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417203 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1094541 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the Moorside area of Consett, County Durham. She operates all year round, from 5.30am to 10.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered for overnight care. 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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