Childminder in Darlington

Inspection date 25 February 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 develops effective partnerships with parents. They have a daily exchange of information regarding children's care and well-being. The childminder tailors her settling-in procedures to the individual needs of each child and their family. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the service that she provides. n The childminder observes children as they play and completes accurate assessments of their learning. Planning for children's future learning is based on what they need to learn next. n The childminder recognises the benefits of working with other professionals to ensure a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n Children are self-assured, happy and emotionally secure. They develop strong and affectionate bonds with the childminder, who is kind and responsive to their needs. n The childminder provides children with a wide range of exciting and interesting learning

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This provision is good

experiences. For example, children enjoy regular outings in the local community where they can be active, meet other people and develop new skills. n Children play outdoors regularly and benefit from many varied opportunities to be physically active. This helps to promote children's good health. n The childminder does not consistently encourage children's self-care and hygiene skills before eating. n At times, the childminder overlooks opportunities during children's play to extend their mathematical learning, so that they learn more about numbers and counting.

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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 support children to develop their self-care and hygiene skills even further n make increased use of activities to help to extend children's understanding and enjoyment of early mathematics, so that they learn more about numbers and counting.

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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 outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder can recognise the indicators of harm. She knows where to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps her knowledge and practice up to date, such as by completing safeguarding training. She assesses potential hazards in her home, garden and while on outings effectively and minimises possible risks. The childminder knows how to monitor children's progress. This helps her to identify and address any gaps in children's learning. The childminder seeks help and advice from the local authority when needed. She evaluates the strength of her provision and makes changes to enhance her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's communication and language skills are well supported. The childminder gets down to children's level as she talks to them. She pronounces words clearly and gives children time to respond. The childminder intervenes to develop children's learning further. For example, as young children use play dough, the childminder shows them how to make the dough different shapes. The childminder uses a variety of ways to engage children to explore different materials. This helps to promote children's sensory development. Children's interest in books is fostered well. The childminder regularly takes them to visit the local library and choose their own books. She offers children real- life experiences. For example, they go shopping in the local community where children choose what they want to buy and pay for their own purchases.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel secure in the childminder's environment and display high levels of confidence and well-being. The childminder acknowledges children's efforts and achievements with plenty of praise and encouragement, helping to build their self- esteem. Children are highly motivated to explore the resources on offer and are confident to follow their own interests. For example, children choose to build towers and they laugh with delight as the towers fall down. Children behave very well. They show a good understanding of sharing and turn taking as they happily play together. Overall, children learn to manage their own self-care needs. For example, they know they are getting cold when playing outside and ask to return to the childminder's house.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and enjoy learning. Children practise their early writing skills as they use different tools to make marks in sand. They become absorbed in their chosen activities and concentrate for long periods of time relative to their age. Children develop a range of skills that helps to prepare them well for their future learning. For example, they learn to put on their hats and mittens before going outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539214 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 10080102 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 8 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 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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