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 are confident learners. They are well settled and show that they form close relationships with the childminder, her assistants and each other. This is demonstrated through their positive interactions. Children show that they have high self-esteem as they proudly show visitors pictures that they have completed and talk about what they are playing with. They cuddle up close to the childminder as she reads their favourite story books. Children show high levels of interest in stories. They lift flaps and talk about the different objects they find. They also eagerly help to finish sentences and retell stories with enthusiasm. This demonstrates children's good communication and language skills.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a curriculum that helps them to build key skills for future learning. They show good hand-to-eye coordination. Children use tweezers to collect plastic numbers and letters during group activities. Children correctly match numbers together. Furthermore, they use plastic fishing rods and hooks to catch toy fish and objects they find around the garden. The childminder and her assistants have made positive changes since her previous inspection. They provide children with gentle reminders about the rules of the setting. This includes visual cues and pictures. Children show good listening and attention skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants gather extensive information from parents when children first start in the setting. They use this information to help plan for children's individual needs and interests. The childminder shares regular assessment information with parents to help continue children's learning at home. n The childminder and her assistants are vigilant and supervise children well. They complete regular risk assessments and place a strong emphasis on raising children's awareness of how to keep themselves safe. For instance, children learn about sun safety and how to protect themselves from the sun. n Children have a good range of activities and resources to choose from. They make regular choices in their play. However, the childminder and her assistants do not consistently promote children's independence and self-care skills. For instance, they do not build on age-appropriate tasks and activities, such as

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need to do better?

tidying away activities and serving themselves during mealtimes. n Children benefit from learning about people who help us and the local community. For instance, children receive exciting visits from police officers and ambulance drivers. The childminder and her assistants take children on regular outings, including trips to the nearby farm and park. Children are physically active in their play. n Children are provided with nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder

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need to do better?

17 June 2022 provides menu choices to children and families and prepares regular home- cooked foods. Children learn about the importance of oral health. They participate in activities using large teeth and toothbrushes and learn how to keep their teeth healthy. n Parents comment on how much their children enjoy coming to the setting and compliment the childminder and her assistants on the quality of care they receive. The childminder and her assistants share regular information with parents, including daily updates and memorable keepsakes for parents about children's achievements at the setting. n Children pretend to serve others during role-play games. They look for toy insects using magnifying glasses during outdoor games. Children engage well in their play. However, the childminder and her assistants do not provide ways for children to widen their creative thinking further and help deepen children's levels

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of engagement. n Teachers are invited into the setting to meet children before they start school. Children listen to stories about starting school, and the childminder takes children on regular walks to help children develop an understanding about their new school. This helps to prepare children well for future learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants demonstrate a good understanding of the possible indicators of abuse. There is a clear safeguarding policy in place, and they complete regular training to help them keep up to date with information. The childminder and her assistants understand the process to follow in the event of an allegation being made against them. This includes notifying the relevant external agencies as quickly as possible. They are aware of the impact of domestic violence on children and the signs that could indicate a child was exposed to a risk of harm. This includes the dangers of bruising on non-mobile children.

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should:

n review ways for children to build on their independence and self-care skills n refine activities to help provide further challenge to children's play and to help children remain deeply engaged in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2498211 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10210204 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 12 Number of children on roll 24 Date of previous inspection 29 September 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Murton. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers flexibility to these hours by prior arrangement. She works with two assistants. They hold appropriate qualifications at level 3 and above. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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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 childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

17 June 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

17 June 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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