Childminder, Out-of school day care in Darlington

Inspection date 4 April 2019 Previous inspection date 23 June 2016

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Not Applicable

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not have a comprehensive understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a safeguarding allegation being made against her or a member of her household. n The childminder does not have a secure understanding of changes that must be notified to Ofsted. n The childminder does not reflect upon her practice well enough to ensure she identifies areas for improvement and meets all statutory requirements. She has not established a programme of professional development to help to enhance her knowledge and skills.

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It has the following strengths

n Children arrive from school happy and eager to participate. They quickly engage in enjoyable activities that the childminder has planned and which are based on their interests. They have plenty of opportunities to make choices in their play. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and supports this well. She shares information with the schools that children attend, which helps her to complement the learning that takes place in school. n Children benefit from plenty of praise and encouragement that helps to promote their self-esteem. n The childminder has a calm approach and gives children gentle reminders about positive behaviour. Children respond to her fair and consistent boundaries. They are polite, helpful and show empathy and understanding towards one another. They develop friendships and are keen to share their experiences with others.

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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 improve knowledge and understanding of the procedure to follow in the event of a safeguarding allegation being made against the childminder or a member of the household, in line with guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board 26/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop a secure understanding of changes that must be notified to Ofsted. 26/04/2019

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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 improve the methods used to evaluate practice and to identify weaknesses in knowledge n establish a focused programme of professional development to help to improve knowledge and ensure that all statutory requirements are met.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childcare. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children and assessed the impact on children's care, learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including evidence of the suitability checks carried out on people in the household. She talked to the childminder about the procedures that she uses to support her practice and about how she shares these with parents and her assistant.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are able to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and know what to do if they are concerned about a child's welfare. However, the childminder has not maintained an up-to-date understanding of all safeguarding legislation. She is unclear about the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her or a member of the household. This does not have a significant impact on children's welfare because the childminder knows to report allegations to Ofsted. However, she has not ensured that she has current knowledge of the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance about other action she must take. Self-evaluation is not rigorous enough to identify areas for improvement. The childminder has not sought out professional development opportunities to help her to keep her knowledge current. She is not fully aware of changes to her circumstances that must be reported to Ofsted. The

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

childminder discusses ideas and shares knowledge with her assistant. Parents welcome daily feedback from the childminder about the activities children have taken part in.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children choose from a range of materials to create collage pictures. The childminder extends their learning well. For example, she talks to them about symmetry and they include this in their designs. This helps to promote children's creativity and support their mathematical learning. The childminder supports children's literacy skills well. For example, she listens to them read, asks questions and encourages them to discuss the pictures. This contributes to children's clear enjoyment of stories and good reading skills. Children use their imaginations while playing with construction toys. They connect rods and magnets to create figures, which they use to represent a football team. The childminder supports them to work together and develop rules for their game. This helps to extend their learning and supports their personal, social and emotional development effectively. Children discuss and name the shapes they make, such as 'nonagon' and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

'decagon', demonstrating good mathematical skills. The childminder recognises that some children prefer to be outdoors. They enjoy activities such as growing flowers and vegetables, which helps them to develop an understanding of the natural world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop warm relationships with the childminder. They are happy and confident in her care and show a strong sense of belonging. They confidently select their own activities and show independence and resilience in their learning. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise, which helps to promote their good physical health. They learn good hygiene habits that contribute to their understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. They learn about road safety and how to handle scissors safely. The childminder provides an inclusive environment where all children are welcomed and valued. She encourages children to understand the similarities and differences between themselves and others. They learn to respect each other's views and are tolerant of one another. The childminder considers children's individual needs effectively. She recognises that some

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

children are active learners and that others prefer to relax after a busy day at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301098 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 10062418 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 4 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 23 June 2016

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The childminder registered in 1999 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 occasionally works with an assistant, who is also her husband.

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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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