Childminder in Durham

Inspection date 30 October 2018 Previous inspection date 4 September 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 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a wide range of exciting, stimulating activities and experiences to further develop children's learning. n Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder constantly talks with children as they play. They engage in meaningful conversations and the childminder makes sure she listens to and values children's contributions. n The childminder effectively supports children to try new things. This helps children develop their confidence and independence as they play. For example, they initiate imaginative play as they care for their dolls, carefully using a stethoscope to check if they are poorly. n The childminder successfully reflects on children's experiences and uses the views of parents to help her evaluate her service and identify areas for further improvement. n The childminder is a positive role model and sets clear, age-appropriate boundaries.

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The provision is good

She gently reminds children to use good manners, be kind, share and take turns. This helps children to develop their social skills and learn to behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder does not gather enough information from all parents about what their children already know and can do before they start. n The childminder does not always focus observations and assessments sharply enough to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning.

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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 gather more detailed information from all parents about the skills and abilities children already have when they first start n strengthen the use of observations and assessments so that planning for children's next steps in learning is extremely sharply focused.

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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 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 viewed the premises and spoke to 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to recognise the signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder works hard to keep her skills up to date, implementing new knowledge learned to further promote outcomes for children. Overall, she monitors children's progress and development. This helps her to quickly identify any potential gaps in their learning and provide any additional support. The childminder works in close partnership with parents and other professionals involved with children to help meet their individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children during activities and is aware of the progress they are making. The childminder carefully follows children's lead and supports their interests. She gets down to the children's level and joins in with their play. Children respond enthusiastically and show a willingness to try things for themselves. For example, children show good determination and perseverance as they put the lids on the dough containers and skilfully fold the floor mat so that it fits into the box. The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills very well. Children confidently choose their favourite books, snuggling up next to the childminder as she reads the story. They go on to read the story themselves, carefully turning the pages, naming the characters and describing what they are doing. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well. For example, she encourages them to practise their counting skills as they chop

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, caring and nurturing. Children have secure relationships with her. They confidently approach the childminder for support and are relaxed and happy in her care. She supports children extremely well when they first start with her and at times of change, for example when starting nursery. The childminder talks to children about their families, enhancing their sense of belonging and emotional well-being. Children have good opportunities to practise their physical skills and get plenty of fresh air. For example, they enthusiastically hunt for bugs while out walking and collect fallen leaves in the garden. Children take part in a wide range of outings with the childminder, to support their understanding of the world around them and to help develop their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They are confident, independent, and motivated learners who delight in carrying out a range of tasks with minimal support. For example, young children are beginning to wash their own hands and tidy up the toys unprompted. Children are developing good concentration skills. For example, they remain engrossed as they play with the dough. They skilfully use various tools and moulds, confidently describing the different colours and naming the simple shapes they make. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432148 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10062718 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 4 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Kirk Merrington. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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