Childminder in Durham

Inspection date 8 November 2018 Previous inspection date 24 September 2014

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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 Excellent interactions between the childminder and children promote their language and communication development extremely well. Two-year-olds quickly learn new words and use simple sentences to express their needs and preferences. For example, they begin to use mathematical language, such as 'more' and 'another one', as they play. n The childminder has established good systems to track children's progress and plan effectively for what they need to learn next. She gathers detailed information from parents when children first start, which helps her to meet their individual needs and follow their interests. n The childminder has strong routines in place to support children's independence. Two- year-olds learn to take off their coats and shoes and place them on their individual shelves. The childminder liaises closely with parents to ensure there is continuity in approach for care and learning. Children respond extremely positively to sleep routines

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The provision is good

and develop a thorough understanding of what is coming next in the daily routine.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Newly developed opportunities for children to explore and investigate a wider range of resources and materials are not fully embedded to impact significantly on children's levels of engagement and overall progress. n Evaluations of practice do not consistently support the childminder to identify and prioritise highly focused areas for development.

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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 embed opportunities for children to explore a wider variety of resources and materials, to extend their already good levels of engagement and build upon their progress even further n refine evaluations of practice to identify and prioritise highly focused areas for future developments.

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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 to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed recent safeguarding training and has robust procedures in place to promote all children's welfare. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. She ensures that he is fully aware of his duty to safeguard children and supervises his practice effectively. The childminder places high priority on her professional development. She seeks opportunities to improve her knowledge and practice, such as through training and sharing ideas with other childminders. The childminder has strong relationships with parents. She provides them with regular updates about their children's learning and useful information about how to support their development at home. Parents are extremely positive about the flexibility that the childminder provides to meet the needs of their children and the wider family.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified and experienced childminder plans a range of interesting and stimulating activities. For instance, children are highly engaged and motivated when they are encouraged to make animals from their favourite story using dough. The childminder teaches children the names of different animals and supports their developing physical skills as she shows them how to use a range of tools to manipulate and shape the dough. The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their development and their eventual move to school. Two-year-olds select their favourite books from storage shelves and listen carefully as the childminder reads the words. They talk about the pictures and help to turn the pages.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well. The childminder sensitively supports two-year-olds to take turns and share toys. She provides extremely clear explanations about her expectations and helps children to manage their own feelings and behaviour as they play. Children benefit from visits to many local toddler groups where they learn to play and socialise in larger groups. They confidently sing songs they have learned at the weekly singing group and teach the words and actions to the older children who attend school. Children respond extremely positively to praise from the childminder. They are very proud of their new learning and their emotional well-being is promoted effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They develop strong relationships with the childminder and one another. Children enthusiastically engage in self-chosen activities. For example, they spend a long time engaged in imaginative play and following their own interests using the newly developed kitchen role-play area.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313941 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10069294 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 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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