Childminder EY309967

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 November 2017 2 April 2014

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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 establishes good relationships with parents from the start. She keeps parents well informed of their children's progress through daily diaries and opportunities to look and contribute to their learning journals.  The childminder minimises risks within her home and supervises children closely to help to ensure their safety and well-being.  The childminder provides some planned activities and also allows children time to explore and investigate on their own. She interacts warmly with them and joins in with their play. Children enjoy music and movement activities which help to promote their physical, social and communication and language skills well.  Children build close attachments with the childminder, who supports their emotional well-being effectively. They seek comfort and reassurance from her and are keen to include her in their play. Children show that they feel safe and secure in her care.

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This provision is good

 The childminder evaluates the setting well. She sets targets for future development. She aspires to continually improve and maintain at least good standards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the very best use of the information gained from her observations of children's play to help assess their progress even more precisely.

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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

 make the very best use of the information gained from observations to help to assess children's progress more precisely so that they are highly challenged to make rapid progress in all aspects of their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 discussion with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge about how to keep children safe. She supervises them vigilantly at all times and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare or if they are at risk of harm. The childminder takes responsibility for keeping up to date with latest legislation. For example, she has carried out research about how to recognise and support children and families who may be at risk of exposure to extreme behaviours or views. She communicates well with staff at other settings to help to complement children's learning. The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively. She gains the views of parents' and children to make improvements. For instance, following parents feedback she has extended her working day to accommodate their changing needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers relevant information from parents before children start. Overall, she uses this knowledge and her own observations to provide a well-planned learning environment with activities that interest children. The childminder interacts well with children, showing enthusiasm as she participates in their play. For example, she supports children to explore their creativity. They focus for a considerable time and learn new skills, such as how to use glue sticks and how to spread colourful glitter. The childminder demonstrates how to use equipment and gives children enough time to practise for themselves. Children are keen communicators and the childminder supports their language skills well. She engages children in conversation, rephrases words so that they hear the correct pronunciation and introduces new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and settle quickly in the homely environment with the caring childminder. The childminder encourages children to be independent in their self-care routines so that they are well prepared for nursery and school. Children understand what is expected of them and behave well. The childminder offers plenty of praise and encouragement to promote children's confidence and raise their self-esteem. The childminder supports children to learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy physical play in the fresh air and learn to make healthy choices of food and drink. Children know the routines of the day and develop good hygiene practices as they wash their hands before snack and after using the toilet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are developing the necessary skills for the next stage in their learning, such as school. They are eager to join in with the activities, make independent choices and show good levels of curiosity and interest. Children's early mathematical skills are emerging well. As they play, they are beginning to count, match and recognise colours and shapes. Children learn how to socialise and make friends when they visit different groups and meet with other children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY309967 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1102017 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Brandon, County Durham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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