Childminder EY284651

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2017 19 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 childminder is well qualified and accesses relevant training suitable to her role. She uses her knowledge to effectively promote children's learning and development from the outset.  Children are provided with a broad range of interesting and challenging activities to support their individual interests and learning needs. The childminder supports all children to gain key skills in readiness for school.  The childminder acts as a positive role model and uses a calm and consistent approach to manage children's behaviour. She teaches children about acceptable and appropriate rules and boundaries.  Children gain their own understanding of a balanced and nutritious diet. The childminder prepares healthy meals and snacks. She involves children in planting and growing their own fruit and vegetables.  The childminder offers frequent praise and encouragement to children. This helps them to feel valued and respected.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always effectively use the views and opinions of parents and children to support her self-evaluation process.  Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and respond to questions.

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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

 build on ways in which the views of parents and children are used to inform self- evaluation and help to maintain continuous improvement  enhance teaching skills that give children plenty of time to respond to questions and promote their thinking skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children and observed play and learning opportunities.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records and policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of the categories of abuse and neglect and what would give her cause for concern. She understands her responsibility to protect children who may be at risk of being exposed to radical and extreme ideas. The childminder ensures her premises are safe and secure for children to play and learn in. She completes risk assessments and safety checks on the indoor and outdoor environment to reduce any potential hazards. In addition, the childminder successfully implements a wide range of written policies and procedures and shares this with parents, helping to maintain children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder engages them in meaningful discussions, models vocabulary and links their play to real-life experiences. Children's personal, social and emotional development are fostered well. For example, the childminder reinforces the importance of sharing and taking turns and encourages children to cooperate and work alongside their peers. The childminder regularly observes and assesses children to monitor their ongoing progress and to swiftly close any gaps in their development. She devises detailed reports for parents, so they have a clear overview of their children's achievements and know how to continue their learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has established close links with the local nursery and primary school. She shares relevant information with teachers to create a cohesive and complementary approach to children's learning experiences. These good partnerships also enable the childminder to support children's future moves on to the next stage in their learning. Children are very happy and self-assured. They have developed secure relationships with the childminder and her family. These make a strong contribution to children's well-being. Children follow good hygiene practices, understand the benefits of hand-washing procedures and thoroughly enjoy active play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident and motivated learners. Children follow instructions well and listen attentively. They extend their mathematical skills during group games. For instance, they easily recognise different numbers, count items and talk about size, shape and colour. Children develop good independence and self-care skills. They take responsibility and complete small tasks, such as making their own sandwiches at lunchtime.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284651 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1091971 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Darlington, County Durham. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 5.

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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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