Childminder 313863

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2018 29 April 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

 Children are cared for in a homely environment where they are treated as part of the family. They develop excellent relationships with the childminder and her wider family. Children behave well. The childminder has clear rules and expectations which young children begin to understand and follow.  Children make very good progress in communication and language. Young children are incredibly articulate and demonstrate good conversational skills. They listen carefully and respond appropriately to what adults say.  The childminder has a very good relationship with parents. As soon as children start, the childminder establishes effective methods of sharing information about children's learning and development. This helps to strengthen children's achievements.  The childminder is proactive in maintaining a very good working relationship with local schools and other professionals, such as the local authority, to support the children in

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Some activities provided for two-year-old children to develop their early writing skills are not always suitable for their stage of development.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not yet sufficiently focused on how she can raise children's achievements even further.

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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

 provide even more activities that are finely tuned to children's age and stage of development in early writing  strengthen self-evaluation plans and focus more precisely on how to raise children's achievements even further.

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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 had a tour of the premises and spoke to children during the inspection.  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 took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day, as well as through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to act and who to contact should she have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. She checks her home to ensure any potential hazards are removed. She attends all mandatory training and meets regularly with other childminders in the local area. Recent training has strengthened her understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder monitors children's learning well and acts swiftly when she identifies areas where they may need further support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge and skills well to support children's learning, overall. She uses her observations to identify what children need to learn next. She skilfully weaves this into children's play. For example, when children are playing with farm animals, she encourages them to group and count them. The childminder notices what children are interested in and provides resources to extend these interests. This helps children to become engaged and motivated. For example, young children are deeply involved as they play in the toy kitchen. They copy what they have seen adults do as they make pretend drinks and meals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy in the childminder's care and settle quickly. Parents comment that their children do not want to leave the childminder. She gathers high-quality information from parents when children first start attending. This helps to provide continuity in children's care routines, such as their sleep patterns. Children thrive on the consistent routines which the childminder has established. This helps them to understand the expectations of the setting. For example, they understand that they must tidy up to keep their play space safe. The childminder supports children's health and well-being. For example, children enjoy a range of healthy meals. They learn how good hygiene supports their good health. The childminder helps children to develop their physical skills. They visit local parks and enjoy playing in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop a good range of skills which prepares them well for their eventual move on to school. They demonstrate good independence skills and confidently choose, and use a range of resources for a purpose. Children count with numbers in order and develop an enjoyment of books. Young children handle books carefully and turn the pages one at a time. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they know that they must hold the childminder's hand when they are outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313863 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1090786 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1986 and lives in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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