Childminder EY409158

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2017 10 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She is extremely skilled in using a wide range of different teaching skills to promote children's learning.  Children are very well settled, highly confident and exceptionally happy in the childminder's setting. They have extremely positive relationships with the childminder and she is highly attentive to their individual needs.  The childminder provides extremely stimulating activities and resources that capture children's interests. She uses observations of children's learning effectively to identify and successfully plan for the next steps in their learning.  Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder praises children frequently and they gain high levels of confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. Regular information is shared with parents about the activities their children enjoy. Parents are complimentary about

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This provision is good

the childminder and the service that she provides.  Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder checks the environment on a daily basis to ensure it remains a safe place for children to play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share precise information about children's level of development with other settings they attend.  Self-evaluation processes are not fully developed to include the views of all parents.

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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 the information shared with other settings children attend to help regularly inform them of children's precise level of development  develop self-evaluation processes to include the views of all parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements.  The inspector looked at all relevant documentation, such as children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep her knowledge of how to protect children up to date. She knows how to recognise the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and who to report any concerns to. The childminder is very experienced and makes good use of training. She uses what she learns to benefit the children. For example, attending recent training courses helped to extend her understanding of aspects of child development and how children learn. The childminder monitors children's progress closely, reflects on her practice well overall, and considers how to improve her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She knows each child very well and uses their interests to encourage and support their learning. The childminder skilfully observes children as they play and provides time to enable them to become deeply involved in their learning. Children are supported to develop their communication and language well. The childminder talks with children and provides a commentary to describe what they are doing. She provides children with many opportunities to be creative. Children concentrate well and they become absorbed in making and decorating hats. They handle tools, such as scissors, with increasing control as they cut and join materials. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to play outdoors. Children enjoy exploring and investigating the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is extremely calm and caring and children relate very well to her. Children play very happily together and make plenty of independent decisions about their play and experiences. They are highly confident and show excellent levels of independence for their ages. The childminder provides children with nutritious meals, snacks and drinks and develops children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. For instance, children make their own sandwiches for their tea and choose from a wide range of healthy fillings. The childminder encourages children to treat each other with respect and encourages them to behave superbly well. Children show a huge amount of care and concern for each other and play amicably together.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop useful skills for the next stage in their learning and starting school. Children use their imagination, for example, they act out scenarios, such as cooking meals in the role-play kitchen. Children develop their early writing skills when they practise making marks and use various media to support them. They are willing to try new experiences and persevere when they find some things challenging. Children develop good mathematical knowledge. They confidently count, recognise colours and compare sizes. Older children learn practical skills, such as using tools and preparing food. They show a keen interest in numbers, sounds and letters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409158 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1094298 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Seaham, Sunderland. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except 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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