Childminder EY309070

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 January 2018 24 March 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 provides children with a range of healthy and nutritious meals and helps them to learn about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder. Parents report that children are keen to attend and this helps to reassure them about the childminder's good quality of care.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a secure understanding of the different ways young children learn. She provides an effective balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder interacts well with children and effectively joins in with their chosen play, supporting each child at their own level. She celebrates children's achievements, encouraging confidence and self-esteem.  The premises are safe and secure. The childminder uses risk assessments to identify and minimise any hazards around the home and on outings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not extend opportunities for children to build on their understanding of cultures beyond their own experiences consistently.  The childminder does not focus her professional development effectively enough to help her to raise the quality of teaching to the highest 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

 build further on the existing opportunities for children to learn about the differences between themselves and others in their local community and the wider world  focus professional development more effectively to enhance practice and raise the already good-quality learning experiences for all children to the best possible 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 spoke with parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates and regularly reflects on her practice. This helps her to identify the strengths of her setting and any areas for improvement. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps herself updated about safeguarding procedures to raise her awareness of how to protect children, such as from extreme views and harm. The childminder works hard to develop partnership working with parents. She gathers information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they start. The childminder knows individual children well and uses their individual interests to support their learning. For example, she helps children to explore an interest in movement through shared play with cars and trains.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children at play. She checks and monitors their progress against the typical range of development for their age. This helps her to identify what they need to learn next. Children enjoy sharing books with the childminder and join in enthusiastically with stories. Young children show they are becoming confident speakers as they repeat words and recall events. They develop a good understanding of mathematical concepts. For example, children count objects during their play and begin to recognise numbers, shapes and colours. Young children gain good small-muscle skills and are able to manipulate small objects. For example, they use shape cutters when using play dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind to children and helps them to settle quickly into her homely and welcoming setting. She forms good bonds with children, who show that they feel safe and secure. Children respect the childminder and enjoy her company. For example, they seek her out to share in their play. From a young age, children learn to wash and dry their hands and help the childminder with tasks, such as tidying away toys and equipment. Children have regular opportunities to play outside in the fresh air and develop their physical skills. Children freely explore the environment and independently choose from the range of toys and activities on offer. Children are well behaved for their ages and they cooperate well with one another.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They are well motivated and eager to learn new skills they need for the next stage in their learning and for school. They develop independence and increasing confidence. For example, they make choices and let the childminder know their needs. Children learn to respect the needs and feelings of others, share and take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY309070 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1092368 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Cockfield, Bishop Auckland. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except during bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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