Childminder EY429096

Inspection date 25 February 2019 Previous inspection date 13 November 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 does not ensure all documentation is easily accessible and available for inspection, as required. She is unable to provide evidence that she holds an appropriate and valid first-aid certificate at the time of inspection. n The childminder does not demonstrate a secure understanding of wider safeguarding issues and how to reflect these in her procedures. In particular, she has not kept fully up to date with changes in legislation with regard to the 'Prevent' duty. n The childminder has not introduced a targeted programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She skilfully interacts with children during activities and supports the development of children's speech and language well. n Children develop secure emotional attachments with the childminder. They are happy, settled and confident in her care. Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well. n Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder ensures that parents are kept informed about every aspect of their child's care and education. Parents are very complimentary about the progress their children make. n The childminder allows children time to try to solve problems independently before stepping in to support them. This helps to minimise any frustration and helps children to achieve what they set out to do. Children are active learners and motivated to learn new skills.

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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 ensure necessary documentation is available for inspection as required, with particular reference to a valid and relevant first-aid certificate 31/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop an up-to-date understanding of the requirements as set out in any advice and guidance issued by the government, in particular the 'Prevent' duty for England and Wales 2015. 11/03/2019

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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 the programme of professional development more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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 took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed training in child protection, helping her to gain some knowledge of local safeguarding procedures. She has a suitable understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a concern about a child's welfare. However, the childminder's knowledge of current government legislation aimed at protecting children from extreme views is less secure. The childminder does not ensure that all required documentation is readily available, such as a valid and relevant first-aid certificate. The childminder has a good overview of how she can improve her provision. For example, she is aware that she needs to identify targeted training that will help to improve her practice even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how young children learn. She skilfully follows their interests and teaches them important skills as they play. Children are eager to involve the childminder when they pretend to go shopping. The childminder uses every opportunity to extend and consolidate children's learning. For instance, she encourages them to write a shopping list, teaches them new vocabulary, asks challenging questions and supports them to count food items in their basket. The childminder monitors children's progress closely. She works in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend, to promote continuity in approach.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The weaknesses in leadership and management do not ensure the childminder fully promotes children's welfare. However, the childminder works closely with parents to help children to settle in quickly. As part of this, she gathers important information about their home care routines and development on entry. Parents comment that their children are growing in confidence, gaining independence skills and making good progress. Children benefit from lots of fresh air and physical activity during regular trips to a large outdoor play space. The childminder is currently developing her garden area so this can be extended even further. Children behave very well. The childminder is a positive role model and teaches children to manage their own feelings and consider the feelings of others as they play. She provides children with lots of praise and prioritises their emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and learn a range of skills that prepare them well for their move to school. For instance, three-year-olds demonstrate a good understanding of letters and the sounds they make and are keen to think of words beginning with the same sounds. Children are kind to each other, take turns and learn to play collaboratively in a safe and secure environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429096 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10062716 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 8 Date of previous inspection 13 November 2015

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in South Hetton, near Durham. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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