Childminder EY373489

Inspection date 19 February 2019 Previous inspection date 8 December 2015

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder has not kept up to date with some of the recent changes to safeguarding guidance and legislation. n The childminder does not have a current paediatric first-aid certificate. n The current opportunities for professional development are not focused on raising the quality of the provision to an even higher level. n The childminder has not fully explored ways of encouraging parents to share their views to support her evaluations of the service she provides.

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It has the following strengths

n Children develop good bonds and secure emotional attachments with the childminder. They respond well to her praise and have pride in their own achievements. They demonstrate good levels of emotional well-being. n Children behave well and are responsive to the childminder's gentle reminders to share and to consider the feelings of others. She provides a consistent approach and offers a good range of activities the children are keen to take part in. n The childminder arranges outings in the local area, to enhance children's physical development and to extend their understanding of their local community. Children talk excitedly about a trip to a local museum to learn about the natural world around them. n The childminder works in partnership with other early years providers and shares information about children's progress with parents, to promote continuity in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date increase understanding of wider safeguarding issues, with specific regard to current guidance and legislation 31/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

obtain and maintain a current paediatric first-aid qualification. 31/03/2019

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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 focus more precisely on how professional development opportunities can be used to develop skills and knowledge consistently n extend opportunities for parents to share their views about the service, to help to ensure continuous improvements in practice.

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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 and policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the categories of abuse and neglect and knows the local procedures to follow if she has any child protection concerns. Overall, the childminder understands the signs and symptoms that would give her cause for concern. However, she is less secure in her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues relating to the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder has allowed her first- aid certificate to lapse. She has completed first-aid training in the past and demonstrates an understanding of how to manage accidents and incidents that may require first aid. She has attended some training and developed relationships with other childminders to enable her to seek advice. However, she has not developed effective systems to include parental views in her evaluations and professional development opportunities are not sharply focused to improve the overall quality of her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder has a secure knowledge of children's individual interests and what they need to learn next, to support their future development. For instance, children enhance their physical skills and imaginative play when they explore dough. The childminder supports them well as they learn to use a range of different tools and equipment. Children pretend to make spaghetti, building upon an earlier cooking activity. The childminder reflects on the activities and experiences that she provides for children, monitors their progress and identifies what they need to learn next. She ensures that parents are informed about their children's achievements and how to support their learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children's welfare cannot be assured because of the weaknesses identified in leadership and management. However, the childminder's home is safe and secure and she ensures that children are fully supervised at all times. Children show that they feel confident and relaxed in the childminder's home. They know where to find their favourite toys and understand the daily routines. Children are provided with a range of healthy meals and snacks. They are eager to help the childminder to make the meal for later in the day. They follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before they touch food, and demonstrate a good understanding of healthy ingredients.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated learners. They are making good progress in relation to their starting points. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and are developing skills that help prepare them well for starting school. For example, they are keen to share books with the childminder. They talk about the pictures and older children predict what might happen next. Children work cooperatively together and show respect and kindness towards one another.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373489 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10062713 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 8 December 2015

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The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Sherburn, Durham. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has 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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