Childminder EY501363

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 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

 The childminder reflects on her practice and recognises her strengths and priorities for future improvement. She is passionate and dedicated to her childminding provision and seeks the views and opinions of others to support her self-evaluation process.  Children's communication and language development is successfully promoted. The childminder involves children in meaningful discussions and asks a range of effective questions to extend their thinking and problem-solving skills.  The childminder appropriately reminds children of acceptable boundaries and expectations. Children's behaviour is good and they are kind and considerate.  Children show high levels of focus and attention for long periods during their learning experiences. They build their listening skills and follow simple instructions well.  The childminder supports children to gain their own awareness of how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, children recognise that they need to drink

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This provision is good

water and wear their hat when playing in the garden during hot weather.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The current programme for professional development is not highly targeted on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.  Although the childminder has established good relationships with parents, she does not consistently encourage them to share ongoing information about their children's attainments at home.

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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 more specifically on how professional development opportunities can be used to strengthen the quality of teaching and learning  strengthen ways to support parents to share ongoing details about their children's abilities and skills at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children and observed play and learning opportunities.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records and policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written questionnaires obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of potential signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She is fully aware of the child protection procedures to follow if she has any concerns and keeps up to date with wider safeguarding issues. The childminder carries out risk assessments to ensure children's safety and welfare are maintained on her premises and during outings in the local area. She implements efficient systems to protect children from visitors to the setting and understands what changes must be notified to Ofsted.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans enjoyable and interesting activities based on children's individual learning needs. She effectively models and demonstrates to children to further support their development. The childminder regularly observes children to highlight their achievements and to identify what they need to learn next. She completes detailed summary reports to monitor children's ongoing progress. Children's understanding of the world is promoted well. For instance, the childminder uses familiar storybooks to discuss various cultures and traditions and recognise differences and similarities in people.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is effectively fostered. The childminder interacts positively with children and offers them appropriate levels of guidance and reassurance when required. Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles and have vast opportunities to extend their physical skills. They are provided with a wide variety of nutritious meals and snacks and follow effective hygiene practices. The childminder has developed strong links with local nurseries and shares relevant information with teachers. This helps to create consistency of care and learning for children who attend both settings. Children gain the skills needed in preparation for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their development. They demonstrate cooperation and happily share and take turns. Children confidently use a selection of tools and equipment and learn about how things work. They extend their independence and self-care skills as they complete small tasks for themselves, such as cutting up an assortment of fruit. Children develop good mathematical skills. For example, they easily recognise colours, shapes and numbers while playing games. Furthermore, children thoroughly enjoy filling and emptying different containers during water play and begin to use positional language.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501363 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1054210 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Seaham, County Durham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 7.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for 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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