Childminder EY497224

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 May 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 quality of teaching is good and on occasions very good. The childminder provides a wide range of exciting, stimulating activities and experiences to further children's learning.  Children are confident and independent from a young age. They move around the setting choosing what they want to do. For example, they initiate imaginative play as they collect items to make their own dens.  The childminder is a positive role model and sets clear, age-appropriate boundaries. She gently reminds children to use good manners, be kind, share and take turns. This helps children to develop their social skills and learn to behave well.  The childminder carefully evaluates her practice with the help of children and parents. She identifies areas for development, such as enhancing her menu choices.  The childminder encourages children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, children negotiate the steps to the slide skilfully and know not to run indoors

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not always successful in encouraging all parents to regularly share information about children's achievements at home to enable her to further enhance their learning experiences.

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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

 enhance ways of working with and engaging with parents in sharing ongoing information about children's development and achievements at home.

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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 the 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 has a good understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder keeps her skills up to date, implementing new knowledge learnt to further promote outcomes for children. She monitors children's progress and development and this helps her to quickly identify any potential gaps in their learning and provide any additional support. The childminder works in close partnership with other professionals involved with children to help meet their individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and skilled at making learning enjoyable. For example, she adapts her planning to follow children's emerging interests. Children are excited to join in with activities led by the childminder and those they choose for themselves. For example, older children show sustained concentration as they carefully place their pasta candles into the dough. Younger children carefully scoop the pasta shapes and place them in the metal containers, delighting in the noise they make. The childminder skilfully weaves counting, shape and colour recognition into activities. She places a strong emphasis on promoting children's communication and language skills. The childminder talks to children during their play to help them build on their vocabulary. She praises children as they repeat new words. This helps to promote their language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, caring and nurturing. Children have secure relationships with the childminder. They confidently approach her for support and are relaxed and happy in her care. She supports children extremely well when they first start with her and tailors her settling-in procedures to the individual needs of each child and their family. The childminder talks to children about their families, enhancing their sense of belonging and emotional well-being. Children have good opportunities to practise their physical skills and get plenty of fresh air. For example, they enthusiastically make castles in the sand using their spades and hands. They carefully collect stones and feathers to decorate them. Children enjoy a wide range of outings with the childminder. These help to support their understanding of the world around them and help develop their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They are confident, independent, and motivated learners who delight in carrying out tasks with minimal support. For example, older children wash their own hands, collect their coats before accessing outdoors and younger children wipe toy babies' faces clean. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497224 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1035352 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 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 2015 and lives in West Kyo, County Durham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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Telephone number

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