Childminder EY473977

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2018 10 July 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 knows the children well. She takes account of their interests and learning preferences when planning activities. Children respond well and are interested and eager to join in.  Parents make valuable contributions to assessments and plans for their children's learning. They commend the childminder for helping children to make 'wonderful memories' and for her excellent communication. She uses a range of methods to ensure parents receive detailed, up-to-date information about their child's day.  Children form close bonds with the childminder. They enjoy her company and seek her out for cuddles and reassurance. She is very attentive to their emotional needs.  The childminder seeks feedback from parents and children. She uses this to help her to review all aspects of her practice and make plans for further improvements.  Children develop good skills in literacy and mathematics that help to provide a secure

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This provision is good

foundation for later learning in school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the best possible use of observations and assessments. Plans for children's learning are not focused highly enough on what children need to learn next to help them make even better progress.  Some activities are over directed by the childminder. Sometimes, children are not able to investigate, explore and express their own ideas and creativity.

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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

 make even better use of information from observations and assessments to plan more precisely for children's learning and help them to make the best possible progress  provide more opportunities for children to be creative and express their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childcare.  The inspector observed different activities and the childminder's interactions with children and assessed the impact on children's learning and development.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at a range of documents, including evidence of the suitability checks carried out on people living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at written feedback provided by parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of different kinds of abuse. She is confident about the action to take if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder is keen to extend her professional skills. She shares knowledge and ideas with other childminders, attends relevant meetings and welcomes advice from professionals. This demonstrates a strong capacity to build on the already good quality of teaching. The childminder shares information with other professionals and settings that children attend. This helps to provide a shared approach and supports children's care, learning and development effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy themselves while they learn. They benefit from a range of activities that generally promotes their development across all areas of learning. Children learn about nature while they plant and observe sunflowers. They discuss how sunshine and water are needed to help them to grow. The childminder promotes children's physical development well. Older children show very good control as they paint while younger children learn to balance as they attempt to walk on a wobbly bridge. Children develop good imaginative skills while playing with animals and dinosaurs. The childminder extends children's learning by asking effective questions as they play. This also supports children's language development effectively, encouraging them to think and respond using new words they have learned.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder nurtures children's confidence well. She adapts activities to encourage their participation at a level that they feel comfortable with. Children become increasingly self-assured and more willing to try new things. This helps to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and, eventually, for school. The childminder has high expectations and children show a strong sense of independence from a young age. Young children show pride when they attempt to put on their own shoes. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air, exercise and healthy meals and snacks. They learn about healthy lifestyles and their good physical health is promoted well. The childminder takes children on regular outings in the community. Children develop good social skills and experience being part of a larger group of children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and motivated and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. They all make good progress and achieve at least the typically expected levels of development for their age. The youngest children learn to make their needs known and begin to accept boundaries and instructions. Older children remind each other to use 'kind hands' and be helpful. They begin to develop friendships and cooperate during play. They confidently join in with friends' games and activities and are eager to share their experiences with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473977 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1105721 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Darlington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for 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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