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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children flourish at this nurturing setting. The childminder provides bundles of encouragement that helps children to settle well. Children are happy and enjoy their time at the setting. They laugh and rejoice as they share their achievements with the childminder. For instance, children clap when they find hidden numbers during exploring games. Children benefit from a varied curriculum that helps to prepare them for the next stage of development. They behave very well. Children listen and respond well to instructions given. The childminder is a good role model. She provides children with gentle reminders about ways to keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds them how to be careful when jumping in case of slips or falls. The childminder carefully completes observations and assessments. This helps her to provide an individualised approach to children's learning. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with others. This helps to

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The provision is good

consolidate children's learning. For instance, she has sourced information from a teacher to help support a child to settle who speaks English as an additional language.

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need to do better?

n The childminder evaluates her practice and has worked hard since her last inspection. The childminder gathers vital information from parents and other professionals about what children know and can already do. This helps her to meet children's individual needs and to put measures in place to prevent children falling behind in their development. n Children immerse themselves in their play. They spend long periods of time exploring cereal using a wide range of crockery, cutlery, and pans. The childminder provides children with time to explore. However, she does not extend ways to deepen children's thinking skills, such as modelling how to be curious about new experiences. n The childminder skilfully introduces new words and phrases as children play, such as 'crunch, crinkle' and 'crackle'. This helps to build children's vocabulary. Children make very good progress in their communication and language skills.

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need to do better?

They share their favourite picture books with the childminder and join in with traditional rhymes and songs. n Children are introduced to a range of mathematical language. They use different sized spoons and scoops as they play with ingredients. Children use new words, such as 'full, empty' and 'heavy'. They learn to count. Children use their fingers to draw circular shapes as they play. The childminder offers ample praise as children do so. n Children thrive in their physical development. They thoroughly enjoy trips to the local park. The childminder understands the importance of outdoor play. She celebrates how young children have learned to jump and hop like bunnies.

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need to do better?

14 May 2021 n The childminder recognises the limited experiences children have had to develop their social skills during national restrictions. Children do not have enough opportunities to enhance their self-confidence in group situations or experience collaborative play. The childminder is considering ways that she can enhance this. n The childminder understands how to identify gaps in children's learning. She is aware of how to put the appropriate support in place. She reviews the quality of her practice. For instance, she has sourced training to help to refine her skills to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves. She reminds children about the importance of following good hygiene practices. Children regularly wash their hands. The childminder encourages young children to learn to feed themselves. This helps to promote children's independence.

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need to do better?

n Children use chalks and crayons to create different marks on paper. The childminder talks to children about the marks they make. This helps to promote children's literacy skills and hand-eye coordination.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has thorough policies and procedures in place. This includes the steps to follow in the event of an allegation being made against her or a household member. She is aware of her responsibility to report any concerns in relation to the safety and well-being of children. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the wider context of safeguarding. For example, the impact of domestic abuse and signs that a child may be at risk of being exposed to extremist views or beliefs.

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should:

n refine questioning when interacting with children to encourage them to deepen their thinking skills and build on their curiosity n extend social experiences for children and help them to develop even greater levels of self-esteem.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551178 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10133265 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 20 November 2019

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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 This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector and the childminder discussed policies and procedures of the setting. n Parents' and children's views were captured throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder. n The inspector observed interactions and completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

14 May 2021 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

14 May 2021 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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