Childminder EY227235

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2018 12 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 provides an effective balance of planned activities and opportunities for children to make choices and develop their own ideas. Children benefit from varied and appealing experiences which motivate them to participate and learn as they play.  Children are very at ease in the childminder's care. They respond positively to her gentle, caring manner and regularly approach her for a cuddle or reassurance. Children form close bonds with the childminder that help to foster their emotional well-being.  The childminder has established a very effective two-way flow of information with other settings that children attend. They share observations and assessments and plans for learning. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning.  Children show high levels of curiosity and an eagerness to learn. They ask questions during play and show great interest in how things work and why things happen.

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This provision is good

 Parents comment that they truly appreciate the care the childminder provides. They commend her for providing a varied and stimulating programme of activities and are delighted with the progress their children make.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, activities are easily manageable for the most-able children and do not provide enough challenge to encourage even higher achievements in learning.  At times, the childminder overlooks opportunities to support children to discuss and understand their feelings and frustrations.

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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

 focus teaching even more precisely to ensure that activities for the most-able children are consistently, highly challenging and support them to make the best possible progress in their learning.  extend opportunities that help children to discuss, understand and reflect on their feelings.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are accessed by children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed its impact on children's learning and development.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity alongside the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including evidence of the suitability checks carried out on people in the household. She held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Partnerships with parents are well-established. The childminder works alongside them to monitor children's progress. They share information that helps to promote children's learning both at home and in the childminder's care. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder gathers the views of parents and children to help inform reviews of her practice. She is committed to ongoing improvements and seeks out opportunities to build on her teaching skills. For example, she conducts her own research and shares knowledge and ideas with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's interactions with children are exemplary. She tunes into them as they speak and skilfully supports them to develop and express their ideas and opinions. This contributes to the excellent language and communication skills that children demonstrate. Children enjoy exploring and investigating during play. For example, they hunt for bugs among leaves, pebbles and twigs. Children select a nearby reference book to help them identify the bugs and plants. This helps to promote their early literacy skills as well as an understanding of nature. Children have plenty of opportunities to express their creativity. For example, they discuss colours and patterns while they draw and colour. They work together as they pretend to make tea in the role-play kitchen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children plenty of praise that helps to promote their self-esteem. She teaches children to share and take turns. They begin to cooperate and develop friendships. The childminder knows children well and meets their needs effectively. For example, she plans activities to help them to overcome their fears and anxieties. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. The have plenty of fresh air and exercise which helps to promote their good health. The childminder recognises the importance of preparing children for school. She introduces them to new environments and teaching staff and familiarises them with routines used in school. This helps children to feel confident about moving on from her care. Children are very independent. They meet their own self-care needs successfully with only gentle prompts from the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make very good progress in their learning. They achieve at least the typically expected levels of development for their age and some exceed this. Children demonstrate a positive attitude toward learning and high levels of engagement. They listen attentively and concentrate at activities for extended periods of time. They develop secure skills in early maths and literacy that help to provide a secure foundation for later learning in school. For example, they demonstrate good pencil control when tracing over shapes on a picture. They develop an understanding of numbers, weight and measure while comparing quantities of pebbles in a tray.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY227235 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1103976 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 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in County Durham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for 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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