Childminder in Durham

Inspection date 24 January 2019 Previous inspection date 1 July 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder has a remarkably calm manner and provides thorough explanations to support all children to follow routines throughout the day. For example, toddlers are exceptionally skilled at tidying up at the end of the session and take great care of toys and resources. They respond extremely well to praise from the childminder. n The childminder provides a range of interesting activities that promote children's good levels of engagement and interest. For instance, toddlers developed their physical skills as they learned to thread and manipulate pipe cleaners during a planned activity. The childminder followed their interests when they used their imagination to extend the activity further as they pretended to cook spaghetti for lunch. n The childminder is extremely reflective and strives to provide an excellent service for the children and families she works with. She has strong links with other local

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This provision is good

childminders and regularly completes training to support her ongoing professional development. She continually reflects on the service she provides and identify areas to be developed. n The childminder supports children's language skills very well. She asks questions that encourage children to think and talks to them about what they are doing as they play imaginatively. n The childminder has not embedded newly developed systems to monitor children's progress and focus more closely on what they need to learn next to promote excellent outcomes for all children. n The childminder has not fully developed opportunities to encourage children to explore a wide range of materials and media independently.

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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 newly developed systems to monitor children's progress and focus more closely on what they need to learn next to promote excellent outcomes for all children n extend opportunities for children to explore a wide range of media and materials independently.

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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 is aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She supervises children extremely well. Children play in a safe and secure home, indoors and outdoors, and are well supervised when on outings. The childminder has positive working relationships with parents and professionals, to meet children's needs. Parents state that their children receive high- quality care and learning opportunities. They comment on the good progress their children make. The childminder forms links with other settings and shares information to support children's learning and promote continuity in approach.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a well-qualified, experienced practitioner and has a firm knowledge of how children learn. Children enjoy pretend play and actively involve the childminder in their self-chosen activities. She uses these opportunities to help extend children's learning. For example, she uses gestures, introduces words, talks to children about what they are doing and models different ways of using resources. For instance, when toddlers are building with blocks, she encourages them to learn about different aspects of mathematics, such as counting, saying number names and comparing size. The childminder works closely with parents. The regular exchange of information helps to keep parents informed about their child's development and ways to extend learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is exceptionally nurturing and forms extremely strong bonds with children, who thrive in her care. Children develop excellent behaviour and social skills. They are highly motivated to learn new things and demonstrate high levels of emotional well-being. The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She is calm and polite, and she uses all opportunities to help children manage their feelings and boost their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder provides opportunities for children to further develop their excellent self-care needs and to learn how to make healthy choices extremely well. Children show extremely high levels of care and concern towards one another and talk confidently to the childminder and visitors. They comment excitedly on photographs displayed on the wall. They make excellent links to their previous learning and ask questions about older children who have recently moved on to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children make good progress from their starting points. They make excellent progress in their personal development and their physical skills. Children appear happy and content, and they demonstrate a strong sense of belonging within the warm and nurturing environment. Children learn a good range of skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school. For instance, toddlers develop good communication skills, learn to count and use their imagination as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313725 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10062689 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 1 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Durham. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 5pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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