Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2017 2 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 understands how to support young children's learning. Children take part in well-planned activities alongside plenty of opportunities to explore and lead their own play and learning.  The childminder considers children's individual needs and interests when planning for their learning. She provides challenging activities that motivate and engage children. This contributes to the good progress they make across all areas of development.  Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They benefit from lots of affection and reassurance which supports their emotional well- being.  Parents are very pleased with the care and learning experiences their children receive. They commend the childminder for the positive and happy environment she provides and describe her as caring and considerate.  The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals and in

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This provision is good

partnership with schools and nurseries that children attend. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning, and supports them particularly well at times of change.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation is not thorough enough to identify priorities for continued professional development.  The childminder does not always seek enough information from parents about their child's learning and development at home, particularly when they first begin to attend.

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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

 strengthen self-evaluation to help identify priorities for ongoing professional development  gather more information from parents, particularly when children first begin to attend, to help plan for children's learning more swiftly and effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used by children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, such as the suitability checks carried out on persons living in the household and the required written policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm and knows what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She regularly carries out checks on her home, and helps to ensure the environment remains safe and suitable for the care of children. The childminder has developed a comprehensive set of policies and procedures that underpin her good practice. Although her assistant is not currently working with the children, the childminder is aware of the need to keep him up to date with any changes to practice. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children, and welcomes suggestions about how she can develop her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's developing language skills effectively. For example, she talks to babies as they play and they attempt to copy the words and sounds she models. Children are supported well to develop their physical strength and coordination. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for them to move in different ways, such as crawling, climbing and balancing. This contributes to their good development in this area of learning. The childminder weaves numbers and counting into everyday routines and activities. For example, children count the steps as they walk to the park. This helps support children's developing knowledge of mathematics. Children benefit from many outings in the local community. This helps them to learn about the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a positive approach and teaches children about being kind and helpful. This contributes to their good behaviour. Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, they visit the local fruit shop to choose healthy items for snack time. They benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. This helps to encourage their good physical health and well-being. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and helps them to develop independence and confidence. Children experience being part of a larger group when they attend community groups and benefit from interactions with others. They begin to understand one another's needs and feelings, and develop early friendships. This helps to prepare them for when they move on to nursery or school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their learning. They concentrate well at activities of their choosing. All children achieve well and meet the expected levels of development typical for their age range. They learn some important skills that help to prepare them for later learning in school. For example, they listen and pay attention for increasing periods of time. Babies and young children have an avid interest in stories and rhymes. They learn about the structure of books and turn the pages as the childminder reads to them. This helps them to develop early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332330 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1092684 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Consett and works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round, except for family holidays. She is available to care for children on bank holidays. Opening hours are from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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