Childminder EY552645

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a very warm, welcoming and homely environment where children are extremely happy and safe. Children establish strong relationships with the childminder. They are remarkably confident and independent learners and display high levels of emotional well-being as they play. They take great pride in helping with daily routines. For instance, they help to set the table at mealtimes and are delighted to make their own fruit skewers as a snack. They confidently discuss which fruit they like best and create patterns as they place fruit onto the skewer in a specific order.

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The provision is good

The childminder has an extremely calm and caring manner. She has high expectations for children's behaviour and provides children with clear and consistent behavioural boundaries. She considers the individual needs of each child and implements highly effective behaviour-management strategies. Children are extremely kind and polite. They thrive on praise received from the childminder. Children play independently together, sharing toys and resources exceptionally well. The childminder teaches them how to resolve disputes in a fair way and provides them with support and time to consider the feelings of others. Children consistently work together to agree on fair solutions and play alongside one another harmoniously.

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n Children are excellent communicators and articulately express their thoughts and ideas. The childminder asks challenging questions and engages children in meaningful conversations. She values what children have to say and gives them time to think and respond to questions. Children are confident to share their interests and experiences and display high levels of self-esteem. n The childminder gets to know children and their families very well from the start. She implements effective settling-in procedures where she learns about children's routines, background information, interests and their likes and dislikes. Children are very well settled in the childminder's care and tell visitors that they enjoy spending time in her home. Children are particularly fond of the childminder's pet cat and show extremely high levels of care towards him. They are supported well to understand the importance of good hygiene routines. They

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independently use their individual wash bags and ensure they wash their hands after touching the cat and before mealtimes. n Parents are extremely positive about the service that the childminder provides. They value the bonds the childminder has with their children and comment that their children are extremely happy and well cared for in the setting. n Children enjoy a range of opportunities to explore the outdoors. They benefit from regular access to the childminder's safe and secure garden. They proudly

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24 January 2020 show off their dedicated allotment area where they grow and harvest a range of fruit and vegetables. Children learn about the importance of caring for the environment. For instance, they discuss the importance of recycling. They look at the labels on packaging and ensure that they take all steps to recycle and reuse items, where possible. n Children are highly involved, focused and engaged in all activities and routines. The childminder skilfully supports children to develop their thinking skills and solve problems for themselves. For example, she encourages them to consider different ways to attach pieces to the puppets they are making for a puppet show. Children show extremely high levels of perseverance and take great care to complete their puppets. They work collaboratively to develop a narrative for their show and are highly responsive to ideas and suggestions from others. n The childminder continually reflects on her practice to identify focused areas for

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improvement. She has established strong links with the local authority adviser and works closely with other childminders to share ideas and discuss practice. She has made significant changes to her garden, which are having a positive impact on children's learning while outdoors. The childminder has recently identified the need to focus professional development opportunities on extending children's mathematical vocabulary even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms that may cause her concern about a child. She knows the local procedures to follow to report safeguarding concerns or if an allegation is made. The childminder completes regular training and keeps robust records in relation to children's welfare. She has made herself aware of how to identify children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. She ensures that the areas used by children are safe and secure at all times.

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n focus the programme of professional development on developing more opportunities to help extend children's mathematical vocabulary even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552645 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10133826 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 3 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Lanchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during school term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors and the interactions between the childminder and children. n Written feedback from parents was viewed and the inspector took account of their views. n The inspector looked at various documents and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n Discussions about safeguarding and professional development were held between the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

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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