Childminder EY307686

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 September 2017 8 November 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has made improvements to her service since the previous inspection. She makes effective use of high-quality information from parents when children first start and also carries out regular observations and assessments effectively, to identify and address any gaps in children's learning.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children thrive and are highly valued. Children build strong attachments and this helps to support their positive emotional development.  The childminder plans a range of enjoyable activities which are matched well to children's needs and interests. Children make good progress.  Children behave well. The childminder sets clear boundaries and expectations for children. She provides plenty of praise and encouragement. Children are happy, confident and settled.  Parents are complimentary about the childminder's service. Partnerships are strong and

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This provision is good

communication is effective. The childminder works well with parents and other professionals to ensure a consistent approach to children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes asks questions without giving children sufficient time to think, process their thoughts and respond fully.  The childminder does not make the best use of professional development opportunities to strengthen her knowledge of how children learn.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to have sufficient time to work out their own ideas and respond to questions  expand the use of professional development to improve knowledge of how children learn.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during different activities.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.  The inspector considered the views of several parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children, at appropriate times, throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the local safeguarding procedures. She knows how to recognise and report any concerns about children's welfare to ensure that children are protected from harm. The environment is safe and secure. The childminder makes daily checks, indoors and outdoors, to minimise any risks. Children are supervised well. She regularly talks with parents about their children's progress, including their experiences at home and meets with other childminders regularly to share ideas. The childminder has established effective links with other local early years providers and schools to support the continuity of children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans an interesting range of activities based on what children need to learn next. Children concentrate well, for their age, and are fully engaged in their play. For example, they spend significant periods of time fitting together jigsaw pieces to complete a wooden dragon. The childminder encourages children's imaginative skills well. For instance, she joins in enthusiastically in children's pretend play with small figures, vehicles and buildings. She provides new words during activities that help extend children's vocabulary. Children practise their good early literacy skills, joining in delightedly with familiar songs and stories. They enjoy looking at their favourite books and talking about the illustrations with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show a sense of belonging, confidently moving around the childminder's home. For example, they happily help with small tasks, such as tidying away resources after a play activity. Children settle quickly. The childminder supports children's physical development effectively. Children benefit from frequent outdoor play and fresh air in the garden and at local parks. The childminder has plans to extend opportunities for play outdoors. Children enjoy regular outings into the local community, including visits to the local library and shops. These experiences help children to understand about the wider community and learn to meet and play with others. Parents are pleased their children enjoy home-cooked meals and healthy snacks the childminder provides to promote healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make at least typical progress for their age. They develop a range of skills in preparation for their future learning, including the eventual move to school. Children are confident, happy and motivated to learn. Younger children are becoming independent. For example, they learn to manage their own self-care needs. They clean their hands before eating, use spoons to feed themselves and dress themselves with help.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307686 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1107621 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 November 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Seaham, County Durham. She operates all year round from 7am 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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