Childminder in Durham

Inspection date 30 August 2018 Previous inspection date 7 August 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder gathers detailed information about what children can do and continually reviews their achievements outside of the setting. She is highly effective in supporting parents to be actively involved in their children's learning and development at home. n The childminder carefully monitors children's progress through frequent observation and accurate assessment. This helps her to identify any gaps in children's learning and make plans for each child to help them to achieve their next steps. She knows the children well and plans a very good range of challenging and stimulating activities. n The childminder has a good settling-in process. She gathers all information from parents to help children to quickly build secure bonds with her. Children feel secure and are very happy in her care. n The childminder provides a very welcoming and homely environment where children

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The provision is good

can safely explore and become independent in their play. n Children learn to develop social skills as they meet and play with other children. They go on outings in the local community, such as the farm and local park. This helps to widen their understanding of the world around them. n The childminder recognises the importance of keeping children safe. She completes daily risk assessments on the environment to help ensure they can play safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently make use of opportunities to promote or extend children's own thoughts and ideas.

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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

n make the most of opportunities to promote children's thinking skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is astutely aware of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She knows exactly what she must do if she has any child protection concerns. The childminder seeks out and implements advice and training from a range of sources to improve her practice. For example, by attending training she has a thorough understanding of her duties relating to the 'Prevent' duty guidance England and Wales 2015. The childminder carefully monitors the progress children make in their learning and shares this information with parents. This contributes to promoting high levels of consistency in children's care and learning. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively so she can identify her strengths as well as areas she would like to develop further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder presents activities and resources extremely well to inspire and motivate children's interest and engagement. She is supportive and interacts with children warmly to guide their learning. For example, the childminder provides a range of sensory materials for exploration. This inspires children to experiment mixing ingredients, such as jelly, flavoured teabags and coloured sprinkles with water. Children are delighted when they discover that the strawberry jelly has made the water turn red. The childminder encourages them to use good expressive language to talk about how the mixture feels and smells. Overall, the childminder makes good use of opportunities to extend their learning further. For example, she models counting and encourages children to copy her actions. This helps to support young children's emerging mathematical understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong emotional attachments with the childminder. They behave well and learn how to play cooperatively with their friends. The childminder is a good role model. She treats children with kindness and respect, which helps them to learn how to value the differing needs of each other. The childminder encourages children to lead healthy lifestyles well. For example, she helps them to understand the importance of hand washing and eating nutritious and well-balanced meals. The childminder instils routines to help keep children safe. For example, she talks to children about road safety while on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager and confident learners. They become absorbed in their play and concentrate well. They engage in regular conversations with the childminder, confidently talking about past events. Children show interest in books and making marks, developing their early reading and writing skills. They are learning to listen, follow instructions and show respect for their surroundings. Children make good progress and develop the key skills in readiness for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 550089 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10062696 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 7 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Annfield Plain, near Stanley. She cares for children all year round from 5.15am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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