Childminder 313511

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2017 26 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

 The childminder assesses children's abilities effectively. She observes children regularly and plans meaningful, age-appropriate experiences. This helps the childminder to support their individual needs and plan for what they need to learn next.  Partnerships with parents are very strong. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents to help establish children's starting points. She provides regular and thorough reviews of children's progress to parents and other professionals. This helps to support consistency in approach for children.  The childminder recognises the importance of ongoing training and professional development. She uses her strong links with other childminders to help her maintain the high quality of her provision.  The childminder provides a homely and welcoming environment in which children feel safe and secure. She meets their individual needs and exchanges information daily with

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This provision is good

parents to help her to do this.  Children have good opportunities to decide what they want to play with. The childminder models enthusiasm for learning well. She effectively supports children's choices and interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not reflect on her practice precisely enough to raise the quality of her provision to an outstanding 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

 refine reflections on practice that more sharply identify areas for improvement and raise the quality of the provision to an outstanding level.

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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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures. She knows what to do should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder has effective systems in place to monitor the progress that children make. She identifies any gaps and plans effectively to support all children to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder works extremely well with a range of professionals, particularly the teachers in the local school. This successfully supports continuity of learning for all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced and qualified childminder skilfully joins in with children's activities as they play. She effectively demonstrates a range of skills, such as how to use tools and equipment. For instance, she models reading a recipe and how to carefully scoop ingredients using a spoon as they make play dough together. Children help to read the recipe using picture prompts and estimate how many scoops of flour will be needed. This helps to successfully develop their early literacy and maths skills. Children are encouraged to follow their own interests. For example, they take the dolls and pretend to go on a holiday in the outdoor area. The childminder talks to them about what they might need to pack. The development of children's communication skills is promoted very well. The childminder asks a range of questions and children talk comfortably about what they are doing. They are confident to ask for help if needed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly and play happily. The childminder shows children warmth and kindness, promoting their strong sense of belonging. This helps to build their confidence and supports their emotional development. Behaviour is very good. The childminder supports children to follow the rules and to consider the feelings of others during their time in her care. Children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle is successfully promoted. They are provided with healthy snacks, drinks and nutritious meals. Children have a wealth of opportunities to be physically active during regular visits to the local parks and play areas. Children's independence skills are promoted very well. They pick fruit from the outdoor area, prepare it for snack time and wash their own dishes.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are motivated and keen to explore the childminder's home. They have positive relationships with the childminder. They develop the skills they need for the next stage of their learning and for school. For example, pre-school children learn to write their names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313511 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1090779 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in South Hetton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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