Childminder 301121

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is dedicated to maintaining her outstanding practice. She has worked extremely hard to continue to extend the experiences she offers children. For example, she has enhanced the outdoor area further. Children freely explore in the mud area and investigate the natural world around them. The childminder encourages children to talk about their families and experiences. Children have their own diaries that contain photographs of previous activities, their families and places they have visited. Children look at their diaries with the childminder, showing impressive memory skills as they recall the exciting activities that they have taken part in.

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The provision is outstanding

Children develop superb relationships with the childminder. They frequently climb onto her knee and cuddle up to her. Children demonstrate very high levels of confidence and their behaviour is excellent. They are very happy and safe in the care of this nurturing childminder. Children are given specific praise by the childminder for their efforts. They celebrate their achievements with great pride, clapping and with big smiles. The childminder has high expectations for children, helped by clear and predictable routines. For example, young children spontaneously tidy away resources when they have finished playing with them. The childminder plays familiar music to help them recognise when it is 'tidy-up time'. Children demonstrate perseverance when they complete puzzles and work out how things work, such as old mobile phones and scales.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides inspiring activities and resources that interest children very well. Young children are very curious, inquisitive and highly motivated learners. The childminder makes sure that each child makes the best possible progress while in her care. She makes highly detailed and thoughtful observations of children's learning. The childminder takes account of children's interests and has a deep understanding of the curriculum she offers. n The environment is very well organised to enable children to make independent choices and lead their own play. The childminder provides an interesting range of natural and everyday resources for children to explore. For example, young children concentrate intently and show great dexterity as they move pom-poms with tweezers from one bun case to another. n The childminder makes excellent use of information from training and research, using what she learns to very much benefit children. For instance, recent

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training has very successfully helped her in extending children's mathematical development. Throughout all activities, the childminder encourages children to count, and recognise shapes, size and colours. n The childminder provides valuable opportunities for children to learn about their

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24 January 2020 local community. Children visit a playgroup each week and enjoy playing with older people, who also attend the group. The childminder encourages children to have an excellent awareness of diversity. She provides an exceptional range of activities, books and resources that help children to recognise the differences between themselves and others, such as step families and people with visual impairment. n As children play, the childminder encourages their speech and language exceptionally well, emphasising key words and extending their vocabulary. Young children are extremely confident communicators. They hold meaningful conversations and use advanced language as they play. n Children have an excellent understanding of how to be healthy. They visit nearby shops to buy and learn about fresh ingredients for their meals. Older children learn about foods that are rich in essential minerals, such as iron. They

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devise menus and lists of healthy food, sharing their findings with their parents. n The childminder encourages children's early literacy skills throughout all activities. Young children become absorbed in looking at favourite books, confidently turning the pages and joining in with familiar phrases. The childminder provides exciting props linked to the story and children join in enthusiastically, learning new vocabulary. Young children demonstrate remarkable early writing skills. They make intricate marks on small notepads while pretending to chat on an old-fashioned telephone. n Young children manage their personal needs extremely well. They learn to put their shoes on, wash their hands and use the toilet. The childminder encourages children to learn about the importance of good hygiene. She uses fun ways to encourage children to wash their hands. For example, children are excited to choose between the different scented and coloured soaps on offer.

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n Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the childminder. They comment on the exciting experiences that their children have. Parents feel that the childminder genuinely cares for and loves their children. They receive excellent information about what their children are learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder gives a high priority to keeping children safe. She has a very detailed knowledge of how to protect children and keep them safe. The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to monitor and report any concerns. Children develop an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder reminds them not to walk around while eating breadsticks. She carefully explains that they might choke. When children are playing, they demonstrate an awareness of managing risks. For example, young children spontaneously put on pretend oven gloves when they open and close their role- play oven.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301121 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 10116988 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 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 14 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in School Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She offers early funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's development. The childminder and inspector reflected together on children's learning during their play. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans experiences for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents from written statements available.

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Inspection activities

24 January 2020 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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24 January 2020 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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