Childminder EY498375

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 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

 The childminder has established an effective childminding service. She works well with professionals, such as local authority consultants, to help her reflect upon her practice and identify ways she can improve even further.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is good, overall. She uses her knowledge and skills well to support children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has a sensitive and caring manner. She offers children plenty of attention, praise and encouragement. They demonstrate that they feel valued and develop high levels of confidence and motivation in exploring their environment.  The childminder helps children to begin to understand age-appropriate rules and boundaries within her home. She involves them in daily routines, such as tidying up the toys before they get other resources out.  The childminder places strong emphasis on supporting children's good health. Effective

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This provision is good

hygiene procedures are in place and children have daily access to various outdoor environments near the childminder's home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered how she can extend children's achievements in early reading to an even higher level.  The childminder's programme for professional development is not yet fully focused on raising the quality of teaching to an even 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

 provide even more opportunities for younger children to extend their early reading skills  focus more precisely on how professional development opportunities can be used to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 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 written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She recognises a wide range of signs or symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows who to contact to share this information. Risk assessments are effective and reviewed in the light of any changes within the home. For example, during recent renovation work to the indoor and outdoor areas, additional safety checks and measures were in place. Overall, the childminder maintains a good overview of the educational experiences she provides for children. She ensures most activities reflect children's interests and stage of development. Good arrangements are in place to review the progress children make. This helps the childminder to identify any areas where children may require additional support to narrow any possible gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning well, overall. She sits alongside children on the floor and follows their lead as they play. For example, when children explore putting toy animals inside a container, the childminder models words, such as, 'in and out'. The childminder helps children to extend their mathematical skills and uses strategies, such as counting everyday objects, during activities. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder provides good opportunities for them to share what their children have been learning and find out about the progress they make. Parents say their children enjoy going to the childminder's and they enjoy looking at the photos they receive and reading about their day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe, secure environment for children. She supports their physical and emotional needs effectively, reviewing her practice based upon her observations of them. For example, when children find it difficult to settle and sleep in the travel cot, the childminder acquires a large comfy beanbag where children sit and rest. Good-quality information is gathered from parents when children first start attending. This helps the childminder to provide continuity in meeting children's care needs, including any medical information she must adhere to.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. In some areas of learning, progress is better than good. Very young children demonstrate strong mathematics skills for their age. For example, they use counting words during snack time, saying, 'two, four' as they touch pieces of fruit with their fingers. This helps children develop the skills they will require when they start school, when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498375 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1040804 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Darlington. 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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