Childminder in Durham

Inspection date 25 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 manages her provision in a safe and efficient way. Documentation to help safeguard children is kept in a confidential, organised manner. n The environment for learning is stimulating and inviting for children. They access a range of good-quality resources. Good use is made of facilities in the local community to extend children's learning experiences. n The childminder monitors children's development and uses information from her assessments to close any gaps in their learning. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are becoming well prepared for nursery and school. n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment and meets children's needs well. Children are relaxed, content and approach the childminder with confidence. They establish positive relationships and secure attachments with her. n The childminder does not always make the most of her positive partnerships with

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This provision is good

parents in order to maximise their engagement in their child's learning at the setting and to offer ideas and suggestions of things to do at home. n The childminder has not fully considered how she can best support the training and development of her assistant.

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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 strengthen the strategies used to engage parents in their child's learning in the setting and at home n focus the professional development plans for assistants more sharply to help raise practice to the highest possible standard.

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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 and working in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childcare.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and of the local safeguarding procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She takes effective steps, such as close supervision of children and removing risks from the environment, to keep them safe. She explains her policies and procedures to her assistant and supervises him in his work. The childminder is motivated and enthusiastic and keen to develop her provision. She reflects on and evaluates her practice, seeking the views of parents, professionals and childminding colleagues. This continual monitoring of her provision, along with completing relevant training, helps her to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills. She sits alongside children, joining in with their play to suggest ideas and extend learning. She knows what excites and motivates children and uses this knowledge to keep them engaged and involved. For example, she recognises children's interest in trains and tractors and incorporates these into activities to help them recognise colours and shapes. She provides an ongoing commentary during their play and engages them well in conversations. She uses books to capture children's attention and promote their listening skills. This helps to support the effective development of young children's good communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and nurturing and successfully promotes children's well-being. She treats children equally and respects and values their differences. Children behave well. The childminder teaches them to be kind and respect each other. Occasionally, when younger children are more reluctant to share, the childminder explains about the importance of this and children respond positively. Children begin to learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder gives them gentle reminders and implements consistent rules, such as those for expected behaviour when crossing roads. Good arrangements are in place to promote children's health. All areas are clean and the childminder teaches children about the importance of good hygiene routines. She plans well for children's physical development and to raise their awareness of the importance of exercise. For example, she encourages children to try new activities and experiences,

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

such as using more challenging equipment at soft-play sessions and joining in at a dance class.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are becoming confident and inquisitive learners who are keen to play and learn. They engage well in activities and show increasing levels of concentration skills. For example, they listen with interest when the childminder reads stories to them and persevere with getting their paper aeroplanes to fly. Their manipulative skills are developing well and they demonstrate increasing control as they join train track pieces together and successfully manoeuvre jigsaw pieces to complete puzzles. They are becoming increasingly competent at doing things for themselves, such as making choices and decisions about play and feeding themselves with cutlery at mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540924 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10080239 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 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Newton Aycliffe. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She works with an assistant.

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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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