Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2018 23 April 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 is an experienced, knowledgeable practitioner. She accesses professional development opportunities to keep her knowledge updated. Overall, she uses her skills well, to help children make good progress in their learning.  Children have great fun with the childminder. They confidently separate from their parents when they arrive and giggle and laugh with her throughout the day.  The childminder uses calming processes, such as gently rocking and cuddling children, to settle them if they become tired or upset.  Effective information sharing with parents helps the childminder to maintain continuity and consistency in supporting children's emotional and physical needs.  The childminder is proactive in seeking the views of parents to help her identify ways she can improve her good-quality service even further.  The childminder makes good use of facilities in her local area, such as local parks, to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always help children to develop a deep enough understanding of practices, such as taking care when they play in her hallway, to keep them themselves safe and well.  The childminder has not fully considered how she can promote and extend children's early writing skills 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

 help children to develop a deeper understanding of practices that ensure their safety and promote their good health  extend opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills to an even higher 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 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 spoke to parents during the inspection and considered other written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has good knowledge of child protection procedures and knows how to respond should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Effective policies and procedures underpin this strong understanding. Overall, the childminder maintains a good overview of the educational activities she provides for children. This ensures most experiences provided reflect their interests and stage of development. For example, the childminder rotates the toys and equipment available, introducing different resources as children develop and learn. Good arrangements are in place to review the progress children make over time. The childminder acts swiftly if there are any areas where children may require additional help and support, to support their good progress. Advice from professionals is used well by the childminder and is shared with parents, to ensure children receive the support they need.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates strong skills in helping children to develop their early communication skills. She plays alongside children, using strategies, such as modelling words and key phrases. Children respond very well. They begin to repeat what they hear and use this independently. Parents are thrilled with the progress their children are making. They share how they love to hear their children singing rhymes and songs at home, attributing this to the childminder's good-quality practice. The childminder skilfully introduces mathematical language into children's play. For example, when children try on dressing-up clothes, she counts, 'One, two, three', as she fastens up their buttons.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's home. They show high levels of motivation and behave well, interacting positively with her and their peers. Relationships are strong. Playful interactions from the childminder help children to develop confidence and they are kind and considerate towards each other. For example, children gently pat each other on the back if they recognise they are feeling tired or upset. Parents are delighted with the quality of the childminder's provision. They say they feel completely reassured their children are safe and cared for to the highest level. Parents make written comments, such as 'the childminder is dedicated to the children and loves what she does'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop a wide range of skills and knowledge that supports their eventual move on to school. Children actively explore their surroundings and begin to concentrate on activities of their choosing, for short periods of time. They begin to babble and use single words as they play. They copy actions the childminder makes, such as shaking maracas and banging drums.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469882 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1102819 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Spennymoor. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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