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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a safe, warm, welcoming environment where children feel happy and secure. They are very much 'at home' and confident in the setting. They approach the childminder with much affection and this is reciprocated. Children are motivated to learn and independently explore the toys and play activities provided. They initiate their own play and become engrossed in these but are equally as happy engaging in adult-directed play. For example, they persevere with much interest as they sort pom-poms into colours and stack them in the corresponding coloured tubes. They delight in becoming 'rabbits', enthusiastically hopping and jumping as the childminder sings to them. They listen to instructions and display a can-do attitude as they complete tasks independently, such as washing their hands in preparation for snack time.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children behave well and know and recognise routines, such as sitting at the table to eat and helping to tidy things away. Toddler groups in the local community have now reopened since the pandemic. The childminder takes advantage of these sessions to help prepare children for starting nursery. Attendance at these sessions is successful in developing children's confidence in larger groups and strengthens their understanding of sharing and taking turns.

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need to do better?

n Since her last inspection, the childminder has worked closely with local authority advisers to improve her safeguarding knowledge. She has completed training and revised her policies and procedures. Consequently, she has a sound knowledge and understanding of how to recognise when a child may be at risk and knows what to do to protect them. n Trusting, positive partnerships with parents are in place. Parents are happy with the care provided for their children and with the way information is shared. Information about how parents are able to contact Ofsted should they have concerns about the childminding service are readily displayed in the setting. n The childminder knows the children in her care well and can confidently talk about their capabilities. She prepares them for their next stage in learning and overall, children make good progress. She speaks to parents about the next steps in children's learning and where she identifies any areas where they may

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need to do better?

need a little extra support. However, she does not liaise with other settings that children attend to ensure all parties work together to help close any gaps in children's development. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. For example, she models sounds and single words, and clearly repeats words for young children to copy. Books are plentiful and readily available and story time

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28 April 2022 is a firm favourite with the children. The childminder fully recognises how this helps to develop children's vocabulary. n Children make good progress with their mathematical development. They are beginning to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts and use appropriate language such as 'small' and 'full'. The childminder encourages children to use numbers during adult-led activities and in their play. They are beginning to count in sequence and recognise basic shapes such as 'heart', 'star' and 'circle'. n The childminder is an experienced childcare provider. She evaluates her provision and considers parents and children's views when adapting her practice. She has been proactive since her last inspection in accessing training to ensure the actions were met. However, she does not have a plan in place to help her improve and develop the learning and development provision to the highest

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has sound knowledge of safeguarding issues and of the procedures of the local safeguarding partnership. Daily risk assessments are carried out before the children arrive at the provision and the premises are kept clean and tidy. Children are supervised at all times. The childminder supports children to develop a good understanding of their own personal safety. For example, she teaches children how to use scissors correctly and reminds them about safe behaviour when outdoors. Children quickly learn how to keep themselves safe, for example, they know that they must wear a helmet when riding their scooter.

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should:

n work with other settings that children attend to ensure that learning and development are fully and consistently promoted n implement a programme of professional development to raise the quality of practice and teaching to the highest levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314000 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10218185 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 7 December 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Chester le Street, County Durham. She operates her provision from 8am to 5pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

28 April 2022 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

28 April 2022 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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