Childminder 313937

Inspection date 27 September 2018 Previous inspection date 21 June 2016

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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 The childminder understands the ways in which young children learn. She provides appealing and challenging activities that are closely linked to children's interests. This helps children to engage deeply in their learning and contributes to the good progress they make. n Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They form warm relationships with her and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. n The childminder reflects on all aspects of her practice. She makes plans for improvement based on her own findings alongside feedback from parents and children. n Parents are very happy with all aspects of the service the childminder provides and they comment that they would not hesitate to recommend her. An effective two-way flow of information between the childminder and parents helps to support children's learning both at home and in the setting. n Children are enthusiastic learners. They achieve levels of development that are typical

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The provision is good

for their age range and are ready for later learning when they start school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not explored ways to share more detailed information with other settings that children attend to help to support children's learning even more effectively. n The childminder does not consistently use the very valuable information from her accurate assessments to fine-tune plans for children's learning and meet their individual learning needs even more precisely.

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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 strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend to help provide a more cohesive approach to supporting all aspects of children's learning and development n fine-tune plans for children's learning and support them to make even better progress that leads to outstanding achievements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed its impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She also looked at relevant documents, such as evidence of the suitability checks carried out on persons living in the household. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at written feedback provided by parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced and is committed to ongoing professional development. For example, she researches online for new and exciting ways to promote children's learning and shares knowledge and ideas with other childminders. This helps to enhance her teaching skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms that children may be at risk of harm. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder provides an inclusive environment and is sensitive to the individual needs of children. She makes good use of the local community to help children to learn about and value the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate observations of children at play and assesses their achievements against the typical range of development for their age. She then plans an effective balance of adult-led activities and opportunities for children to lead their own learning. The childminder uses some innovative teaching strategies and often involves children in making their own games and resources to help them to develop particular skills. For example, children help to make a puzzle from cardboard tubes and straws that help them to identify numbers and learn to count. The childminder is a skilful communicator who extends children's learning well. For example, she encourages them to predict what might happen next and think of ways to solve problems. Children respond well. They engage happily in conversations, discussing their ideas as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a very secure understanding of the individual needs of children in her care and meets these very well. Robust hygiene procedures help children to learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. The childminder uses effective methods to encourage children's good behaviour. Children demonstrate good manners and learn to share and take turns. They benefit from plenty of praise, encouragement and reassurance that helps them to grow in confidence and develop resilience. Children develop independence from a young age. The childminder has high expectations and supports them to manage their self-care needs, which contributes to them being well prepared for school. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air, nutritious meals and exercise, which helps to promote their good physical health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and make particularly good progress in mathematics. They are curious learners who actively investigate and explore the environment with confidence. Children develop skills in literacy that give them a secure foundation for later learning. For example, older children enjoy recording their outings and activities in a scrap book. Younger children enjoy visits to the story ladies in the local community where they become familiar with books and join in with rhymes and songs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313937 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10062726 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 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 21 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Chester le Street. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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