Childminder EY497752

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 April 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 form close bonds with the childminder and each other. This has a positive effect on their well-being. They demonstrate that they are very much at home, happy and comfortable in the setting. They eagerly anticipate the arrival of the other children and play companionably together, taking turns and sharing, and discussing ideas.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a wide range of exciting, stimulating activities and experiences to further children's learning.  The welcoming, stimulating environment helps children enjoy and achieve well. Resources are plentiful, well selected and organised to further children's learning effectively.  Very good use is made of the local community and further afield to widen children's understanding of the world and to give them many different learning opportunities.  High standards of cleanliness and healthy, nutritious food and snacks help to promote

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered how she can further develop the good systems for assessing children's progress to enable more rapid progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder's partnerships with all other settings that share children's education are not fully effective.

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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

 make even better use of assessments to promote children's rapid progress and higher achievement in all aspects of their learning  strengthen partnerships with all other settings that share children's care and early education.

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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 to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through verbal and written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and of the local safeguarding procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Thorough checks of the premises are undertaken each day to ensure children are cared for in a safe environment. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe and supervises them appropriately. The childminder is motivated and enthusiastic. She reflects on her practice and seeks the views of children and their parents to make further improvements to her provision. This includes identifying any further training needs to help develop the childminder's childcare knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children during activities and is aware of the progress they are making. She keeps parents well informed about their children's day. This helps to support continuity in their care and learning between the setting and home. Children's language development is supported very well throughout all activities. The childminder repeats words back to children so they hear the correct pronunciation of words. Additionally, she allows children time to initiate conversations and respects their thinking time to help them develop their interaction. As a result, children have an increasingly wide vocabulary and are keen to express their views and thoughts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, caring and nurturing. She treats children equally and respects and values their differences. Children behave very well and there is a friendly, happy atmosphere in the setting. They learn from each other and the older children include and support their younger peers in games and activities. For example, they help them to learn the yoga moves that they have learnt at nursery. The childminder teaches children about the importance of being kind to each other and about good manners, such as asking if they may leave the table after eating. The location and organisation of the setting provides children with a wealth of opportunities to explore the outdoors. They have the space to develop essential physical skills and learn about nature as well as getting plenty of fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for their next stage in learning. They develop practical skills, such as putting on their coats and managing their personal care. They recall events and speak animatedly about outings they have enjoyed. Together with the childminder they discuss their favourite books and songs, and give impressive singing demonstrations. Children use mathematical language correctly. For example, they tell the childminder about their encounters with big spiders at home and discuss the number of legs the spider has. Children concentrate and persevere at tasks and enjoy the challenge of using equipment. During role play children demonstrate increasing pencil control as they make notes in their pretend office.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497752 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1037475 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Barnard Castle, County Durham. 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 4. The childminder provides funded early years education for 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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