Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2018 Not applicable

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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 benefit from the positive partnerships that the childminder has with their parents and others involved with their care and learning. The effective information sharing helps to maintain a consistent approach between settings.  Parents give very complimentary feedback about the childminder. They comment that the childminder is very professional and that their children have fun.  The childminder places an important focus on children's communication and language development, in every activity or experience. She is an effective role model, introducing children to a wide range of new words and language, such as during story time. This supports their growing vocabulary very well.  The childminder is very warm and caring with the children. She joins in with their play and effectively uses praise and encouragement. This helps children to develop strong emotional attachments and begin to develop friendships with others.

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This provision is good

 Children develop an understanding of danger and they know how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn road safety while out walking in the local area with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The majority of the childminder's toys and resources are plastic, which limits children's ability to explore and investigate with a range of different media and materials.

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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

 enhance opportunities for babies and young children to explore a wider range of different textures and sensory experiences.

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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 discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with the 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 refreshed her knowledge of child protection. She has broadened her understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as protecting children from extreme views and behaviour. She is confident in following her policies and procedures, to keep children safe from harm. The childminder checks children's rate of progress when they first start attending and at regular intervals. This helps her to identify any children who may not be making the expected progress and who need further support in their learning. The childminder regularly finds out about current early years practice to keep up to date. She uses the information and knowledge well to plan good experiences for children. She reflects on her practice and invites feedback from parents. She considers their views, to help her identify strengths and ways to continue developing and improving her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations for children. She observes and assesses their skills, identifies the next steps for their learning and development and plans ways to help them achieve these. The childminder understands how children learn through play. She promotes children's early mathematical awareness through a variety of enjoyable ways, for example, singing number songs. The childminder fosters children's make-believe play, such as pretending to cook and eat toy food and making cups of tea. During these activities, the childminder uses commentary, questioning techniques and demonstration. This helps to challenge children's thinking, foster their problem-solving skills and extend their communication skills effectively. The childminder listens to children and asks them questions about their home life and activities they like. This helps children to recall past events and talk about their interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents provide important information when children first start, and the childminder uses this to ensure that she meets children's individual care needs. The childminder is a good role model and children are learning to share, take turns and build friendships. She acknowledges their efforts and achievements with plenty of praise and encouragement, helping them to build positive self-esteem. Children learn the importance of keeping healthy and they follow well-established routines and good hygiene practices. They enjoy nutritious snacks and meals. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and development. They are gaining the key skills to support their future learning. Children develop an interest in books, which encourages their early reading skills. They explore interactive toys. They press buttons and wait eagerly to hear the sounds they make. This help to develop their listening skills. Children's independence skills are developing well. They confidently feed themselves at mealtimes and are learning to take care of their personal needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475862 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1074705 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Lanchester, County Durham. She cares for children during term time from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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