Childminder 301070

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 March 2018 26 November 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

 Children's communication skills are well promoted. The childminder talks with children as they play, initiating meaningful conversations and introducing new words and phrases to them.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents to ensure learning assessments are shared. She routinely encourages parents to contribute to their children's learning and development.  The childminder skilfully follows children's lead during play. She provides a good range of resources that helps to promote children's interests. This helps children remain engaged and motivated in their play.  The childminder develops positive relationships with other providers involved in children's learning. She regularly shares information about children to support consistency in their care and development.  The childminder is reflective in her practice and takes into account the views of parents when planning future improvements to her service.

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This provision is good

 Children settle quickly and enjoy attending. They form a strong bond with the childminder. The childminder is very caring and promotes children's emotional well- being effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully implemented a programme for professional development to help her raise the good quality of practice 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

 sharpen professional development to focus on raising the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of family members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare in her care. She completes daily risk assessments to reduce the risk of any potential hazards to children. She is clear and confident about her role in ensuring children's safety. The childminder observes and assesses children to ensure she monitors their ongoing progress. She understands how to identify any gaps in children's learning and knows how to access support for children who might not be making expected progress. Partnerships with parents are good and regular information sharing helps promote continuity of learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good systems in place to track children's progress and learning. She carries out regular observations and uses this information to support children's development. Children take part in a range of activities to support their physical development. For example, they enjoy posting shapes into a shape sorter and playing with large coloured pegs. In addition, children benefit from regular opportunities to go on outings and to play in the garden. Older children show interest as they use rolling pins and cutters to make shapes with play dough. The childminder introduces number, colour and shape as children play, helping to develop their mathematical understanding. Children attend several groups with the childminder. This means that they have regular opportunities to develop their social skills and form relationships with other children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are clearly secure and are happy in the childminder's care. They are well-behaved and play cooperatively alongside each other. The childminder takes time to settle children in gradually. This includes spending time with children and their families before they start. Children show high levels of self-control and confidence during activities. Children's behaviour is very good and is managed effectively by the childminder as she responds appropriately to the age of children. Young children mix well with older children and they learn the importance of playing together well. The childminder has clear boundaries and gives children lots of praise and encouragement. This helps children feel emotionally secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve levels of development that are typical for their age range. They enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences. Children are developing many self-care skills. For example, they use the toilet, feed themselves and wash their own hands. Children are independent, confident learners. Young children have a good understanding of how to use simple technology. They push buttons on toys to make animals pop up. Older children play imaginatively, dressing the dolls and taking them for a walk. All children make good progress. They are gaining the necessary skills to progress in their next stage of development, including their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301070 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1103419 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 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Darlington, County Durham. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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