Childminder in Darlington

Inspection date 6 June 2019 Previous inspection date 12 February 2015

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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 has a good relationship with children. Children clearly enjoy their time with her as they recall past experiences in their lives. n Children make very good progress in their personal, social and emotional development. They are confident and self-assured. They behave well and are very polite. Parents comment that their children are thoughtful and well mannered. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to plan their own activities. She plays alongside children and seizes opportunities to extend children's language. n Children make better than good progress in their communication and language development. Older children are incredibly articulate. They talk confidently as they express their ideas and explain their thinking. n The childminder reviews her provision and has identified areas where she can enhance her practice further. For example, she has identified further training that will strengthen

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This provision is good

her knowledge and skills. n The childminder works effectively with parents. She gathers information from them about children's learning and development when they first start attending. She shares information with them about their children's learning in the setting. Good ongoing communication helps to establish a shared approach to supporting children's learning further. n The childminder has not yet established effective ways of working with other professionals, such as health professionals, to establish a shared approach to supporting children's learning. n The childminder does not always provide the highest levels of support and challenge in mathematics.

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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 relationships with other professionals, such as health professionals, to provide a consistent approach to supporting children's play and learning n provide higher levels of support and challenge in mathematics.

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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 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 wants to be the best she can possibly be. She has a good relationship with the local authority and acts on any advice given. For example, following advice from the local authority, she has attended further training on wider safeguarding issues. This has strengthened her knowledge and understanding. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate 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 has a good relationship with other providers. For instance, she meets with staff from local schools and nurseries to share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and uses these observations well to identify where children are in their learning. She uses her skills and knowledge effectively to identify what children need to learn next. Children are motivated to learn. The childminder provides a range of resources to ignite children's interest and enthusiasm. For example, she sets up a farmyard to develop children's interest in farming. She uses every opportunity to help children to learn about the world around them. She demonstrates this as she talks to children about the names of baby horses or male sheep. Children explain their thoughts and ideas confidently. For instance, they explain why baby cows do not have horns when they are born. The childminder listens carefully and lets children know she is interested in what they are saying. This helps children to strengthen their language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children look forward to spending time with the childminder. They enjoy playing with her and value her involvement in their play. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure her routines suit the needs of all children. For example, she talks to parents about altering feeding times to help babies remain calm and settled throughout the afternoon. One parent said, 'Good childminders are hard to come by and we have found one of the good ones'. The childminder helps children to understand how they can keep themselves healthy. She provides a range of healthy snacks and fresh water is readily available. Children enjoy being outside. They eagerly anticipate going to local parks after school or nursery. They also enjoy playing in the childminder's garden. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations which she consistently reinforces.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They learn to play alongside each other. They confidently select resources and combine them together to develop their play further. Older children begin to write their own name. They concentrate well and are engaged in their play. They are confident to try new ways of doing things. They develop a good range of skills to support them in their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301050 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 10106225 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 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 12 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Hurworth. She operates during term time only, except by prior arrangement. She provides care from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She 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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