Childminder in Durham

Inspection date 29 March 2019 Previous inspection date 21 January 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. She talks about the ways she will observe children and assess the progress they make in their learning. She gives examples of activities she may plan to help children to develop new skills across all areas of learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. n The childminder discusses how she will settle new children in to her care. She explains the importance of helping children to develop self-esteem and confidence. She shares her positive approach to managing children's behaviour and discusses ways to encourage children to be considerate of one another. n The childminder recognises the importance of providing an inclusive environment. She has a very good understanding of how to support children with special educational

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This provision meets requirements

needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder describes how she will develop effective partnerships with parents and other professionals. She explains how she will work with parents from the outset and share information about children's care and learning with them. n The childminder talks about how she will gather the views of parents and children to help her to review and build on her practice. She continues with professional development and has maintained contact with other childminders to help her to keep up to date with relevant guidance, changes to legislation and ideas for good practice. n The childminder shows a good understanding of ways to teach children about healthy lifestyles. She plans to provide nutritious meals and snacks and to give children plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding. n The inspector spoke to the childminder to establish her understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector looked at documentation, including evidence of the suitability checks carried out on adults at the address.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313945 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10059954 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 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 21 January 2015

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The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Blackhill, Consett. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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