Childminder EY333911

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2018 21 May 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 is qualified and experienced. She understands how children learn and provides interesting and engaging activities to help them develop and make good progress.  The childminder implements effective risk assessments in her home and yard, and on outings, to help ensure children play in a safe and suitable environment.  The childminder gathers a wide range of information from parents when children first start. This helps her settle children quickly and promotes their emotional well-being as she knows their individual needs and routines.  Children benefit from regular trips to places, such as the park, soft play and toddler groups. This helps children to develop their social skills and learn about the community and environment around them.  Young children are developing good independence skills. For example, they peel their fruit and know where to put their shoes when they take them off.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder gathers feedback from parents, it is not used effectively enough to support the self-evaluation process in identifying strengths and further areas for improvement.  The childminder's professional development does not currently identify ways to increase her knowledge and skills to raise her already good teaching skills to a higher 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

 refine the self-evaluation process to ensure it reflects the thoughts and ideas of parents on the quality of the setting, and to identify strengths and further areas for improvement  explore further opportunities for professional development to enhance ways to improve existing knowledge and skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching 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 suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have attended training in child protection. The childminder fully understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She knows who to inform should an allegation be made against her or a member of her family. The childminder holds discussions with her assistant about her performance and responsibilities within the setting. This helps her to ensure there is a consistent approach to children's care and learning. The childminder closely monitors children's progress to help her close any gaps in their learning. Parents' written comments are highly positive about the childminder and the progress their children are making. The childminder shares high-quality information about activities their children have been involved in.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses information about children's learning from home and her observations effectively to provide a well-planned learning environment with activities that interest children. 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. For example, she encouraged children enjoying playing with trays of ice cubes to remember when they played in the snow and how they made snowmen. She introduces new words in context, such as 'igloo' and 'squeeze'. The childminder develops children's literacy skills effectively. For example, young children enjoy listening to stories and confidently join in with familiar phrases. They are beginning to predict what happens next in their favourite stories

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well. She has a warm and nurturing approach towards them. She listens to them and respects their wishes and choices. 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. She supports children to learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy daily physical play in the fresh air. Children develop good hygiene practices. They know it is important to wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are working at the appropriate stage for their age. They are developing the necessary skills for their eventual move on to school. Children are confident and motivated learners. For example, they carefully concentrate as they thread marshmallows onto spaghetti. Children's early mathematical skills are emerging well. They are beginning to count and show growing interest in size and shape.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333911 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1087255 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Darlington. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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