Childminder in Durham

Inspection date 21 May 2019 Previous inspection date 2 February 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 supports children's communication skills well. She plays with children and responds positively to their questions and comments. She plans times during the day when they read stories and sing together. n Toddlers display a strong interest in their favourite books. They spend a long time looking at the pictures and talk about what might happen next. The childminder teaches children how to turn pages carefully and asks them questions to extend their understanding of the story even further. n The childminder successfully promotes children's independence and self-care skills. For instance, children help to tidy up and take care of toys and resources. From a young age, they learn about the importance of washing their hands and following good hygiene routines. n The childminder has effective relationships with parents and other settings that children attend. She shares information about children's learning and care routines and provides

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This provision is good

a consistent approach for children. n The childminder implements clear operational policies and procedures that help her successfully support children's safety and well-being. n Occasionally, the childminder does not build upon opportunities to support toddlers to manage their own behaviour and consider the feelings of others. n The childminder has not fully explored ways to continually build on the quality of her practice and enhance teaching to the highest level.

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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 opportunities for toddlers to learn to manage their own behaviour and consider the feelings of others as they play n seek wider training and professional development opportunities to raise skills and knowledge to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder undertakes regular safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge is current. She understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She knows how to record and report any concerns about children's well-being. The childminder has robust policies in place to keep children safe and she shares these with parents. She ensures that her premises are secure and conducts regular risk assessments to minimise hazards within her setting. The childminder reflects on her practice and the service she provides. She takes account of the views of parents and children when planning and makes improvements to her setting. For instance, she is currently developing the outdoor space to provide even more opportunities for children to explore the natural world around them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified and experienced childminder knows individual children well. She makes regular observations of their achievements and plans a range of interesting and stimulating activities. For instance, children are keen to participate in singing familiar songs and nursery rhymes. They join in with the actions enthusiastically. The childminder skilfully supports children's individual learning as she plays alongside them. She encourages them to count and learn about numbers when they play with jigsaws and puzzles. The childminder monitors children's learning and development closely. She shares their achievements with parents. Parents comment that their children are well settled and making good progress. They feel well informed about their children's learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is responsive to children's needs and supports their health, welfare and physical well-being. Children benefit from fresh air and daily exercise when they access the childminder's well-resourced garden. Children are happy in the care of the childminder. They eagerly engage in conversation with the childminder, visitors to the setting and other children. Relationships are good. A gradual settling-in procedure, that is agreed with parents, helps to promote children's emotional well-being successfully. Babies settle into the setting quickly and form strong bonds with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are motivated to explore the toys and resources available within the learning environment. For example, babies enjoy interactions with the childminder when they choose from a range of sensory toys. They express their preferences with confidence and follow their interests as they play. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396801 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10105691 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 2 February 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Ferryhill, County Durham. The childminder operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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