Childminder in Durham

Inspection date 14 March 2019 Previous inspection date 15 March 2016

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n Children do not make enough progress. The childminder does not use her assessments to plan challenging and enjoyable learning experiences. As a result, not all activities provide an appropriate level of challenge. n The childminder does not obtain and share information with other professionals working with children to establish a shared approach to supporting children's learning. n The childminder does not provide parents with a short written summary of children's progress between the ages of two and three. n The childminder's self-evaluation and plans for professional development are not accurate enough to identify and address all areas where improvements need to be made.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder has flexible settling-in arrangements. As a result, children demonstrate that they are happy and settled. n The childminder helps children to understand how they can keep themselves safe. She talks to children about safety issues, such as talking to strangers or internet safety. Parents comment that the childminder cares deeply about children and she acts calmly and swiftly in an emergency. n The childminder works well with parents. She shares information about what their children are doing and what they have achieved. n Children behave well. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations, which children respond to.

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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 use information from assessments to plan challenging and enjoyable learning activities and help children make good progress 11/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

obtain and share information with other professionals working with children to help establish a shared approach to supporting children's learning 28/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide a short written summary of children's progress between the ages of two and three. 28/03/2019

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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 strengthen self-evaluation and plans for professional development and identify and address all areas where improvements need to be made.

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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 requires improvement

The childminder does not work effectively with a wide range of professionals, especially those who are involved with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The childminder has not ensured that her knowledge and skills are up to date. As a result, some aspects of her practice do not reflect current guidance and legislation. For example, the childminder is not aware of the requirement to provide parents with a written summary of children's progress between the ages of two and three. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of 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 identifies some areas of learning where children may need additional support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not always use her assessments to identify what children need to learn next. As a result, not all activities provide an appropriate level of challenge. During the inspection, some writing activities did not support children's stage of development. However, the childminder has a suitable understanding of how to support children's play. She plays alongside children and talks to them about what they are doing. The childminder encourages children to choose their own activities. She helps children to expand their vocabulary. For example, she looks at books with children and talks about farm animals and everyday objects. She praises children when they begin to use simple words, such as 'sheep'. She talks to parents about new words that children have learned. She also shares any new achievements with them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

There are occasions when children's care is not tailored to meet their individual needs. Weaknesses in information-sharing with other professionals mean that the childminder is not fully aware of how she can support children and ensure all their needs are met. However, she cares deeply about the children in her care. Children demonstrate they are happy as they relax and enjoy cuddles with her. The childminder provides support and reassurance to families and gives advice on issues such as toilet training. She supports children to develop healthy lifestyles. For example, children walk to and from school. She provides a range of healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Not all children make the best possible progress because of weaknesses in teaching. They develop some skills to support them in the next stage in their learning. Children with SEND begin to choose their own activities and use some resources independently. They demonstrate they enjoy their learning as they fill a truck with blocks or make the sound of a train. They begin to use words and sounds to express themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313572 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10062724 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2016

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The childminder registered in 1988 and lives in Burnopfield, near Stanley, County Durham. She operates all year round between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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