Childminder EY499158

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 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 make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses her observations and assessments effectively to monitor their development. This helps her to support children in achieving what they need to learn next.  The childminder gathers a wide range of information from parents when children first start. This helps her settle children quickly and promotes their emotional well-being as she knows their individual needs and routines.  The childminder implements effective risk assessments in her home, garden and on outings to help ensure children play in a safe and suitable environment.  The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. For example, she incorporates mathematical language and ideas routinely as part of children's play to help them develop the skills they need for counting.  Children have many opportunities to be out in the fresh air, be active and engage in

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed effective partnerships with all the settings that children attend to share more information to promote continuity in their learning and development.  The childminder does not always provide an extensive range of opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate 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 the links with all other settings that children attend and share more information to help provide continuity in their learning  increase opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experiences.

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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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. She ensures that he completes all essential training and supervises him well. This helps to ensure there is a consistent approach to children's care and learning. They work together to regularly evaluate the provision and make continual improvements to the service they provide. The childminder keeps herself updated with current early years practice by attending training and liaising with colleagues at childminding network meetings. She uses the new knowledge and skills gained to enhance children's learning. The childminder precisely monitors children's progress. This helps her to accurately identify and address any gaps in learning promptly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully follows children's lead and supports their interests. Children respond enthusiastically and are willing to try things for themselves. For example, young children show good determination and persistence as they build with stacking cups and join carriages of a train together. The childminder places a strong emphasis on promoting children's communication and language. For example, she sits on the floor with them and talks to them as they play, modelling language and introducing new words. The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents and they share information about children's progress, both in her setting and at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good relationships with the childminder and her family. She knows their individual personalities very well. For example, she instantly recognises when young children become tired and provides them with comforters and a quiet place to rest. The childminder offers close supervision as they begin to independently explore the environment. Children's behaviour is good and they cooperate with others well. The childminder consistently encourages and praises their achievements. This helps to promote children's self-esteem and motivation. Children benefit from regular trips to places such as the park, baby gyms and toddler groups. This helps children to develop their physical and social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including the move on to school. They are confident, enthusiastic learners who achieve levels of development that are typical for their age range. Young children develop an early enjoyment of action songs and rhymes. They eagerly select resources from the 'song box' and indicate which rhyme they want to sing next. They enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499158 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1048090 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 12 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Spennymoor. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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