Childminder in Darlington

Inspection date 17 July 2019 Previous inspection date 22 February 2016

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The quality of teaching is outstanding. The well-qualified childminder has a superb understanding of how children learn. She plans an exceptional range of rich and stimulating activities for children to explore. Children are highly motivated and engaged and make excellent progress in their learning. n Relationships with parents are exceptionally strong. The childminder works collaboratively with them to ensure children's development is fully supported at home. She gathers comprehensive information from parents to ensure highly successful continuity of care. Children benefit from a joined-up approach that meticulously meets their needs. n The childminder places a high priority on children's emotional development. She is highly attentive and responds exceptionally well to their individual needs. Children develop close relationships with the attentive, nurturing childminder. n The childminder is extremely committed to developing her practice. Since her last

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This provision is outstanding

inspection, she has implemented high-quality methods that help to monitor and evaluate the quality of her provision. For example, she keeps meticulous notes that reflect the impact of professional training. She records and reflects on course material and thoughtfully considers how to weave it into her own practice so that it has a positive impact on children. n Partnership working is extremely strong. The childminder works very closely in partnership with other settings who are involved with the children. Information sharing is highly effective and helps to meet children's individual needs.

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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 continue to enhance the excellent opportunities for children who prefer to play outside.

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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 observation 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 took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust and in- depth knowledge of how to report concerns about children's welfare. She has accessed a wide variety of training to support her role in protecting children. Self-evaluation is incisive. The childminder consistently gathers the views of parents and older children to further develop her practice. The childminder has a comprehensive overview of learning and assessment. This ensures that any possible gaps are swiftly met and supports children to make rapid progress. The childminder implements rigorous risk assessments both in the home and on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is highly knowledgeable about children's individual needs and current stages of development. She carries out frequent observations and exceptionally robust assessments of children's learning and development. This ensures that activities are expertly tailored to children's individual needs. For example, the childminder swiftly introduces water and acorns to an activity to provide further challenge for children. The childminder enthusiastically joins in with activities. For example, she actively sings and dances with children. Children are helped to develop excellent focus and concentration. For instance, they use small-muscle control extremely confidently as they manipulate a range of interesting utensils in the sand. The childminder is particularly skilled in supporting mathematical development. She makes the very best use of every opportunity to encourage children to think about shape, size and number.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model and has a consistently warm, caring approach. Children show exceptionally high levels of self-control and confidence during activities and understand that certain rules are in place for their safety. Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder is a fabulous role model, who demonstrates an excellent example of how to treat others with respect and kindness. Older children are incredibly supportive and considerate to their younger peers. The childminder provides children with a varied selection of nutritious meals and gives them an extensive range of opportunities to be physically active. Children show excellent confidence and independence as they move freely and safely between the vibrant indoor and outdoor play areas and actively explore the wide range of resources available. The childminder plans to develop the outdoor area even further.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are making rapid progress from their initial starting points. The childminder expertly supports children's communication skills. She engages with the children using an extensive range of vocabulary. Young babies are beginning to use single words and older children converse with ease. Children's literacy skills are significantly enhanced as they share stories with the childminder and make regular trips to the library. Children are extremely happy with the childminder. They are developing all the skills required for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479873 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 10062427 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 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2016

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The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Darlington. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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