Childminder EY496642

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 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

 Children are secure in the childminder's care. They form warm, positive relationships with her. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being.  The childminder teaches children about the benefits of eating well and the importance of good hygiene routines. She provides a good range of nutritious meals and snacks that children enjoy.  Children benefit greatly from having access to a stimulating, well-resourced learning environment. They are eager to 'have a go' and try new experiences. Children confidently explore and are encouraged to make independent choices about their play.  The childminder has built positive partnerships with other settings that children attend. She gathers and shares information about children's learning which helps to support continuity in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always focus observations and assessments sharply enough to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning.  The childminder does not gather enough information from all parents about what their children already know and can do before they start.  Although, the childminder reflects on her practice, the arrangements for self-evaluation do not fully support her to identify precise areas for improvement.

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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

 strengthen the use of observations and assessments so that planning for children's next steps in learning is extremely sharply focused  gather more detailed information from all parents about the skills and abilities children already have when they first start  enhance the way in which self-evaluation is used to help shape ongoing plans to raise the quality of the provision to an outstanding level.

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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 suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector viewed 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect children. She knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about any child in her care. The childminder maintains a safe environment and supervises children well. Policies and procedures are updated to ensure that they comply with current requirements and underpin the childminder's good practice. Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed of the activities she provides. She gathers good information about children's ongoing interests from home, building upon these in her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder observes children during activities and is aware of the progress they are making. The childminder carefully follows children's lead and supports their interests. Children respond enthusiastically and show a willingness to try things for themselves. For example, children show good determination and perseverance as they complete complex puzzles, turning the pieces until they fit. The childminder promotes children’s early literacy skills very well. Children confidently choose their favourite book, snuggling up next to the childminder as she reads the story. The childminder interacts skilfully with children. She encourages them to think about and recall past events. For example, the childminder encourages children to talk about the life cycle of a butterfly. This helps to promote children's communication and language development effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a warm and welcoming environment. The childminder gives children plenty of encouragement and praise as they play. This supports them effectively to learn to share, be kind and use good manners. The childminder has effective procedures in place to manage children's behaviour. Her calm and consistent approach helps children to understand what is expected of them and helps children behave well. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They have daily opportunities to access fresh air and to develop their physical skills outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They are starting to acquire the essential skills they need for the next stage in learning and the move on to school. Children are developing good independence as they learn how to put on their shoes before going outdoors. Children are happy, motivated and inquisitive learners. For example, older children remain engrossed as they make potato prints on large sheets of paper. They go on to describe the different colours they are making as they mix the paints together. Younger children spontaneously sing nursery rhymes as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496642 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1037333 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 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 Darlington. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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