Childminder EY408140

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 May 2018 6 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

 The childminder knows the children in her care very well and assesses their learning needs accurately. She successfully follows children's interests and plans purposeful, exciting activities.  Children are happy and enjoy spending time with the childminder. The childminder is a positive role model. She provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. She reminds children to be kind and take turns. Children respond positively by behaving very well.  The childminder makes good use of knowledge and skills gained through training to develop her practice and improve outcomes for children.  The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. She completes regular risk assessments to ensure children are cared for in a safe environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder works well with parents, she does not use information gathered from them as effectively as she could, to identify what children can already do when they first start at the setting.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities during children's play and routines to extend and build on their mathematical learning, so they learn more about shape, size and counting.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about children's capabilities on entry to the setting  develop opportunities and activities to extend children's understanding and enjoyment of early mathematics, so they learn more about shape, size and counting.

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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 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 the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has robust procedures in place to respond to any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. She implements a good range of policies and procedures to promote children's health and safety. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and plans improvements. For example, she intends to provide more opportunities and resources in the outdoor area. Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares a wide range of information, such as policies and procedures, with parents prior to the child commencing with her, so they understand her practices. Parents regularly access their children's learning documents. This helps to support continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. This helps her to know what children need to learn next, and identify and address any gaps in children's development. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She does this is by extending, repeating and introducing new words during play. Children enjoy activities that help to develop their imaginations and imitate real life experiences. For example, they play happily with mobile phones, dolls and pushchairs. Children invite the childminder into their play. The childminder gets down to children's level and joins in their play with excitement. Children independently access their favourite books and relish spending time pretending to read the words. Children also practise their early literacy skills when they make marks with crayons and water pens. Children have opportunities to be physically active. They enjoy running, jumping and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

climbing at the beach and various playgroups with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles well. She provides children with nutritious meals, snacks and drinks and makes full use of opportunities to develop children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children are becoming independent and take care of their own needs, such as feeding themselves at mealtimes. The childminder knows the children well and responds quickly to their needs. For example, she instantly responds when a child falls over. The childminder provides children with plenty of praise and encouragement. This helps to promote children's confidence and emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing skills that will support future learning and the eventual move on to nursery and school. They are learning to share, take turns and play well together. Children enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences. They show great enthusiasm and motivation to learn. Children are confident and independent, relative to their ages. For example, they help to tidy up toys and hang up their coats. Children develop friendships and are kind and considerate to each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408140 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1105092 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Seaham, County Durham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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