Childminder EY415309

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2018 23 October 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

 Children's behaviour is very good. Children learn to share and they demonstrate excellent manners. The childminder provides children with plenty of praise and encouragement. This helps to promote children's confidence and emotional well-being.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and plans improvements. For example, she intends to provide more opportunities and resources in the outdoor area.  The childminder makes good use of knowledge and skills gained through training to develop her practice and improve outcomes for children.  The childminder provides parents with regular updates about children's learning and development. Parents' comments show how much they appreciate the experiences the childminder provides for their children.  The childminder helps children to understand how to lead healthy lifestyles. For instance, she provides them with healthy lunches and snacks and discusses the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities during children's play and routines to extend and build on their mathematical learning so they learn more about shape and size.  At times, the childminder does not offer older children even greater challenge during activities to extend their learning even further.

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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

 extend children's understanding and enjoyment of early mathematics so they learn more about shape and size  provide additional challenge for older children during activities to help them to achieve the highest level of progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular child protection training and has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder's home and garden are safe and secure. She conducts regular risk assessments of the environment, which helps to keep children safe. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares a range of information with parents prior to their children commencing with her, so they understand her policies and practices. The childminder works well with other professionals. For example, she works with the health visitor to complete the progress check for two-year- old children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder engages children well and plans activities to support children to make good progress. She undertakes regular observations and assessments of children to identify their progress and next steps in learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively. She involves children skilfully, modelling conversation and introducing new vocabulary. Young children enjoy singing. They use toys and puppets and imitate the sounds the childminder makes as she sings. Children relish playing in the well-equipped garden. They develop their physical skills on the play equipment, climbing on the slides and negotiating the different levels of the garden area. Furthermore, children develop their small-muscle skills when rolling out play dough and using scissors to cut paper.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment for children. She interacts with children effectively and encourages them to be independent. For example, children choose their own activities, wash their hands and help themselves to drinks. Children have opportunities to meet with other children when they visit a local playgroup. They play cooperatively together and behave well. This helps to develop children's social skills. The childminder is sensitive to children's individual requirements and adapts her approach to meet these needs. For example, she instantly responds when a child becomes tired. Younger children enjoy cuddles and reassurance from the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. For example, toddlers learn to walk confidently and begin to join in with singing. Older children communicate clearly and listen attentively. They develop good social skills, such as learning to share and take turns. They are learning how to stay safe. For example, children practise how to cross the road safely. Children enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences. They enjoy books and are developing their literacy skills. For example, they use pens and pencils to make marks. Children are developing skills that will support future learning and the eventual move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415309 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1105170 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Waterhouses, County Durham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm from 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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