Childminder in Durham

Inspection date 6 March 2019 Previous inspection date 11 August 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 has extremely flexible and well-thought-out settling-in arrangements. As a result, children demonstrate that they are happy and settled. Parents comment that they are really pleased with how their children have settled. They say their children greet the childminder with a smile when they arrive. n The childminder's plans for professional development are targeted at how she can support the children in her care more effectively. For example, she is currently accessing training to help her respond to younger children's fascinations. n The childminder is committed to working in partnership with other professionals. She works closely with schools that children attend. She understands the importance of working with healthcare professionals to share information about children's learning and development. n Children make good progress in their learning. They are confident and self-assured as

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This provision is good

they explore their environment and play with visitors to the setting. n The childminder shares information with parents about their children's learning in the setting. This helps parents to understand what their children are learning and how they can support them further. n Occasionally, the childminder does not always adapt her language effectively when talking to younger children. n The childminder does not always gather sufficiently detailed information from parents about their their children's learning and development when they first start, to help them make more rapid progress from the beginning.

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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 adapt language more effectively when talking to younger children and help them make more rapid progress n gather more detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start attending, to strengthen their learning from the start.

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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. 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

The childminder is keen to improve her provision further. She talks confidently about how she plans to enhance her garden to support children's learning even further. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder monitors children's learning and identifies areas where further support is needed. She plans activities to help close any gaps in achievement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their learning and are engaged and motivated. Babies enjoy exploring the texture of different materials. They quickly learn that they prefer the feel of smoother materials. The childminder watches what children are doing and extends their interests further. For example, when babies show an interest in boxes, she demonstrates how she can open or close them. The childminder is well qualified and uses her observations effectively to identify where children are in their learning. She identifies what children need to learn next and plans activities to extend their learning further. The childminder places a high priority on developing children's physical skills. For example, she encourages babies to try to get things for themselves. This helps them to progress quickly from sitting to crawling and then to walking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a good relationship with the childminder. Babies laugh in delight as they play peek-a-boo games with her. They snuggle into her as they drink their milk. The childminder goes out of her way to support children and their families. For example, she works alongside parents to help establish a consistent routine when babies first start attending. The childminder helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe. Toddlers understand that they must hold onto the pushchair when they go outside. The childminder supports children to develop healthy lifestyles. Children have plenty of fresh air and exercise as they play in the childminder's garden or go to the park. She provides a range of healthy meals and snacks. The childminder manages behaviour well. She has clear behavioural expectations which children quickly respond to. This is evident when babies quickly stop what they are doing when the childminder says 'no'.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. In some areas, such as physical development, children make better than good progress. They develop a good range of skills which support their next stage in learning. Babies confidently use non-verbal gestures to show people what they want. They demonstrate this when they point at what they want to do or go into the kitchen and point at their bottle. Older children develop patience when younger children interrupt their play. With the help of the childminder, older children adapt their games to involve the younger children. For example, they build towers for younger children to knock over.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435074 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10083285 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 11 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Ferryhill, County Durham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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Registers

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