Childminder EY537438

Inspection date 15 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides them with interesting and motivating activities that are appropriate for their age and stage of development. n Children are well settled, confident and happy in the setting. Their behaviour is good. The childminder encourages children to use good manners, share and take turns while they play. n Children make good progress in their learning. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. n The childminder accurately evaluates her practice. She has clear plans for improvement and seeks the views of parents to further develop her service. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are very positive about the care the childminder provides for their children. The childminder provides parents with regular updates about their child's learning throughout the day. n The childminder use observations of children's learning effectively to identify and plan

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The provision is good

for what children need to learn next. She has efficient ways of monitoring children's development. n Partnership working with other professionals, providers and schools is effective. The childminder regularly shares valuable information with other professionals to support continuity in care and learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not recently targeted professional development opportunities to raise her teaching skills to an even higher level. n Opportunities to extend the learning of those children who prefer to play outdoors do not consistently encourage them to develop their exploration and investigation skills.

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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 enhance the way in which professional development opportunities are used to help to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level n extend the opportunities available for children who prefer to learn outdoors to explore and investigate.

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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. She evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at a selection of relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that would cause concern about a child's welfare. She has an effective knowledge of how to protect children. The childminder keeps fully up to date with relevant information, such as current contact details and local procedures to ensure children are kept safe. She uses risk assessments effectively to help identify and minimise potential hazards in the home, garden and while on outings to help keep children safe. The childminder monitors children's development effectively. She maintains a good overview of their progress, enabling her to quickly identify any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled in using a wide range of different teaching skills to promote children's learning. She plans activities that take account of children's interests. The childminder makes good use of her wide range of resources to help children engage in activities and hold their attention effectively. The childminder effectively develops children's language. She speaks clearly to the children, gives them time to think and try new words. The childminder develops children's mathematical understanding when they play. She encourages children to count, compare size and match colours with increasing confidence. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to use lots of different materials to develop their creativity. Children are motivated to develop their early writing skills and to print with paint. Young children show a pride in their artwork and demonstrate a sense of achievement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms close bonds with children. She knows the children very well and supports their emotional well-being effectively. Children delight in the praise and encouragement they receive from the childminder for their achievements. They develop high levels of self-esteem. The childminder supports children to understand how to be healthy. Children have frequent opportunities for physical exercise and to be outside in the fresh air. The childminder provides them with healthy and nutritious home-made meals. She supports children effectively to develop their independence. Children have regular opportunities to attend local groups. They develop good levels of confidence as they socialise with other children and adults.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are highly motivated, keen to explore and eager to learn. They know where to find their favourite toys and make independent decisions about their play. Children are curious and engage cooperatively in imaginative play. For example, they play with role- play resources and confidently pretend to set the table and have a pretend tea party. They eagerly participate in small-group activities and follow daily routines. Young children learn to feed themselves and wash their hands. Children begin to show an interest in technology. They show an interest in toys with buttons, flaps and simple mechanisms.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537438 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10077023 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Chilton, County Durham. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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