Childminder in Durham

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder uses her good understanding of the needs and interests of individual children to provide a broad range of learning opportunities. She monitors children's development effectively and can quickly identify any gaps in their learning. Children's literacy development is well supported. They enjoy listening to stories and making marks in flour with paints and pens. Children show high levels of self-control and confidence during activities and understand that certain rules are in place for their safety. For example, they discuss how to use a knife safely as they cut up their snack. The childminder is a very good model. She is polite and respectful towards the children. Children are happy and behave very well. Children are encouraged to do things for themselves. For example, they tidy up and enjoy helping with tasks at lunch and snack time. Children are beginning to understand the concepts of 'full' and 'empty' as they measure flour and salt to make dough.

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The provision is good

Furthermore, they develop their understanding of counting as they add matchsticks and pasta to their dough hedgehogs. The childminder consistently provides praise and encouragement, which helps to raise children's self-esteem and confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder takes children on regular outings to places such as parks and playgroups. They develop their social skills as they mix happily with other children. Children learn about the world around them as they go for walks in the community. They develop their large physical skills as they climb, run and look for conkers. Children have many opportunities to develop their small-muscle skills. For example, they use utensils and build with blocks. n Overall, the childminder supports children's language development very well. She speaks clearly and introduces new vocabulary. For example, the childminder introduces words such as 'hibernation' and 'autumn'. Furthermore, she explains the meaning of the words to children. However, in her eagerness to extend children's language, the childminder does not always leave enough time for them to think, respond and make predictions. n Regular information is shared with parents, ensuring they are fully informed of

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their child's progress and the activities they are involved in. The childminder offers them ideas and suggestions about how they can continue to support their children's learning at home. Parents are very happy with the childminder. They comment that she is 'warm and welcoming' and 'wonderful'. Links with other professionals are good. This helps to provide continuity of care and learning. n The childminder provides children with range of healthy meals and snacks. She uses these opportunities to give consistent messages to children about making healthy choices around food and exercise. Children demonstrate their knowledge of healthy practices as they talk about germs and discuss the importance of washing their hands before meals. They are confident with self-care routines,

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need to do better?

22 October 2019 such as feeding, dressing and toileting. Children are developing their independence in preparation for future learning, such as the move to school. n The childminder uses risk assessments to ensure that the areas children access are safe. Children are taught to develop awareness of how to keep themselves safe when outside of the childminder's home. For example, she teaches them about road safety when they are out in the community. n The childminder builds on what children know and can do. She makes accurate assessments, recognises children's achievements and plans well, overall, for their next steps in learning. This helps children to make good progress. n Children form firm friendships with one another. They listen intently and respond positively to the childminder and each other. Children are well behaved and have a positive attitude to learning. n The childminder makes sure all her mandatory training is up to date and

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need to do better?

regularly attends childminder network meetings to make sure that she is aware of new legislation. She regularly evaluates her setting to further develop her provision. However, the childminder has not fully explored ways to build on the quality of her teaching to raise it to an outstanding level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends training courses and keeps her knowledge of safeguarding legislation up to date. She is fully aware of the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of abuse or neglect. She talks confidently about wider safeguarding issues such as the 'Prevent' duty, county lines and female genital mutilation. The childminder knows the steps that she must take if she has any concerns about a child's safety or well-being and her responsibilities to report concerns swiftly. Robust policies and procedures underpin her practice. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and monitors the suitability of her resources daily. This helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n provide children with the time that they need in order to think and respond to questions n identify areas for professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching practice to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473283 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10075656 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 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 1 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Seaham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n A number of discussions were held with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder across the areas of her home used for childminding. They discussed the learning environment and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and training certificates and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated an activity.

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Inspection activities

22 October 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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