Childminder in Darlington

Inspection date 23 January 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has a good understanding of how to implement the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She attends online training courses relevant to her daily role in order to continue her professional development. n All children make good progress. The childminder knows individual children very well and plans a wide variety of interesting activities to support their future learning. n The childminder follows effective settling-in procedures. These help children to feel at ease and comfortable in her care from the outset. n Children's individual needs are sensitively met by the childminder, who creates a warm, welcoming and homely environment for them to play and learn. n The childminder fosters children's early literacy skills well. Children enjoy listening to stories and begin to talk about what they can see in the pictures of the book. n Although the childminder establishes positive relationships with parents, she does not

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This provision is good

consistently encourage them to share ongoing information about their children's abilities and skills at home. n Occasionally, the childminder does not provide children with clear guidance about behavioural expectations to help them understand how their actions may affect others.

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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 extend ways to support parents to share ongoing details about their children's learning and development at home n give clear guidance when managing minor conflicts to support children to understand acceptable behaviour boundaries and how their actions may impact on the feelings of others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children and observed play and learning opportunities. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children and is clear about what to do if she has any child protection concerns. She implements written policies and procedures successfully to help to sustain children's welfare. The childminder completes risk assessments on the indoor and outdoor environment to swiftly identify and address any potential hazards to children. She is fully aware of the benefits of reflecting on her provision. The childminder evaluates children's activities regularly to recognise what works well and to make focused changes to improve daily practice. She works closely with other childminders in the local area to enable her to share ideas and suggestions and to enhance children's future outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder fully understands her responsibility to complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. She observes children frequently to highlight their achievements and attainments. The childminder builds children's communication and language skills very well. For example, she uses descriptive vocabulary during discussions and encourages children to link noises and sounds to their play. Younger children engage in mark-making activities. They are encouraged by the childminder to be creative and to express their own ideas and thoughts. Older children display enthusiasm as they fill and empty different containers. The childminder uses this opportunity to develop their early mathematical skills as she talks about size, weight and capacity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond to praise from the childminder, which helps to build their confidence and self-assurance. The childminder provides a vast range of resources to promote children's learning and development across all areas. Children start to make their own choices and decisions about their play. The childminder places a high priority on children being out and about in the local community to enable them to try new experiences. Furthermore, children visit an allotment to participate in planting and growing activities alongside the childminder. This helps them to learn about change over time and to understand where different foods come from.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children follow effective hygiene practices and demonstrate independence during mealtimes. They build their self-help skills and assist with completing small tasks, such as helping to sweep the floor area using the dustpan and brush. Children of all ages thoroughly enjoy taking part in sensory play where they explore and investigate a good selection of messy materials, including different types of cereal. They develop their physical skills and easily use tools and equipment to find hidden small-world animals in the sand.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542716 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 10089754 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Darlington. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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