Childminder in Durham

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has a gentle approach and her interactions with children are warm and supportive. Children settle quickly into her care. They rapidly develop close bonds with her, demonstrating that they feel safe and happy. The childminder meets their care needs well. However, she does not always have equipment to hand to ensure that hygiene procedures are fully effective.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder observes children, assesses their learning and plans activities that help them to build on what they know, remember and can do. She challenges children to make the best progress possible and has high aspirations for them all. The childminder incorporates children's interests and preferences for play into activities. For example, she plans activities around dinosaurs to encourage children to engage in their learning. Children are very curious and keen to join in. For example, babies crawl excitedly towards a tray filled with items for them to explore.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder discusses children's needs with parents and carers when children first begin to attend. However, she does not ensure that she gathers and records the required information about all of the children who attend.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a long-standing relationship with staff at the local nursery. They share information that helps to provide a consistent approach in supporting children's learning. However, the childminder has not developed good enough communication with all professionals who work with some of the children. This means she is not able to gather or share information with them and promote children's well-being to the highest levels. n The childminder has not ensured that she holds all of the required information about some of the children in her care. She has not recorded the name and address of all parents and others with parental responsibility. n Some procedures, such as the safe preparation of babies' formula milk feeds and the provision of healthy food, help to promote children's good health. However, some personal care routines require improvement. For example, the childminder changes nappies on the carpet or on her lap. She does not ensure she has

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tissues available where needed. This presents a risk of cross infection. n The childminder supports children's language development well. She speaks clearly and uses simple language, which helps them to copy and learn new words. This is further extended when she shares books with children and sings with them. Babies enjoy these activities. They point at pictures and gurgle with glee. n Children benefit from plenty of praise and show a sense of pride from a young

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20 November 2019 age. For example, the childminder encourages a baby who is taking his first steps, cheering and clapping as he walks. The baby smiles widely and waves his arms as he walks towards her. He holds his arms up and watches her intently as he tries again and again, anticipating the praise he will get. n The childminder encourages children to develop good social skills in preparation for school. For example, they attend group activities in the community to experience being part of a larger group of children. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to build on their experiences. For example, she takes children who rarely use public transport on bus trips and train rides. n The childminder is keen to continue with her professional development. She ensures that mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding, are up to date. Furthermore, she extends her knowledge through sharing ideas

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for good practice with other childminders and through reading and research. n The childminder promotes good behaviour in a positive way. She encourages children to develop an understanding of right and wrong. She teaches them to respect one another, to use good manners and to be kind and caring.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures. She keeps her knowledge current, for example through updates from her local authority. She knows about the different kinds of abuse that children can suffer from and how to identify those at risk from harm. She would take swift action, and knows who to contact, in the event of any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder's home is secure. She carries out regular checks to make sure it is a safe place for children to play. The childminder has developed effective procedures for managing children's accidents and for giving medication safely.

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Due date

obtain and share more information with all those involved with all children to help to ensure that their needs are met effectively 06/12/2019

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Due date

ensure that accurate information, including the name and address of all parents and people with parental responsibility, is recorded for all children. 06/12/2019

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should:

n improve personal care routines to help to promote children's good health more consistently and effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551178 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10126936 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 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in South Hetton. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childcare. The childminder talked about how she organises her provision and about the activities and experiences she provides to support children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector held discussions at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector sampled documents that the childminder uses to support her practice. These included registration forms used to record children's details, and evidence of suitability checks carried out on adults at the address. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. The childminder explained how she seeks feedback from parents to help her to review her practice. n The inspector observed the childminder's teaching during the inspection and assessed its impact on children's learning and development. The childminder and the inspector reviewed an activity together.

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Inspection activities

20 November 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

20 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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