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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are extremely happy, confident and sociable in this home-from-home setting. They chat to the inspector, telling her what they are doing. The childminder is calm, kind and caring. Children respond very well to her. Parents comment that their children are excited to attend this setting and look forward to coming. Children behave well and have positive attitudes to their learning. They listen to instructions well and understand the childminder's clear expectations. Children confidently count, and recognise shapes and colours. The childminder extends children's learning in practical ways. For instance, children count their blueberries at lunchtime.

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The provision is good

Children choose from a large range of resources, which are appropriate to the age and stage of development. They develop their imaginations and concentrate as they play with small-world resources. Children show pride in their achievements. For instance, they comment proudly that they are going to take their pictures home. The childminder wants all older children to be well prepared for school and babies to meet their key milestones, such as walking. Children have opportunities in the local community to extend their learning and develop their social skills. They enjoy many visits to the park, countryside, beach and local shops. Children meet with other childminders to socialise with other children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows what she wants children to learn. She uses her observations and assessments of children's development to plan activities, which help them to make progress. The childminder plans an exciting curriculum, which interests children. n The childminder recognises any gaps in children's development. She works with parents to help children to catch up in their development. For example, parents comment that the childminder has particularly supported their children with their speech and language development. n Children engage in conversations, happily talking about their families and events that are important to them. The childminder extends children's vocabularies when they play by introducing words, such as 'light' and 'dark', to compare colours. n The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves healthy. Children enjoy home-cooked and nutritious meals. They learn about the

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importance of keeping their teeth clean. The childminder caters for children's individual dietary needs. n Children develop a love of books and their early literacy skills. They cuddle up to the childminder and listen to her read. Children turn the pages, talk about the characters and repeat familiar phrases. The childminder takes children to the

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6 January 2023 library to choose books to read at home with their parents. n Children learn to be independent. They tidy up when they have finished playing and make choices about what they would like to do next. Children use the toilet independently, set the table and cut up their fruit and vegetables for lunch. n Children enjoy creative activities. They develop their fine motor skills as they paint and print with different vegetables. Children explore how they can mix the paint to make different colours and create different patterns. n The childminder uses additional funding to meet the individual needs of children. For instance, she offers children additional visits outside of their local community, such as to museums. The childminder purchases alternative foods when children have specific dietary needs, such as dairy-free yoghurts. n Parents are extremely positive about the service the childminder provides. They

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receive daily photos and updates about their children's development. Parents comment that their children have 'come on in leaps and bounds'. n The childminder makes sure that she keeps all statutory training up to date, such as safeguarding and first aid. However, she has not focused her professional development on extending the quality of education to a higher level. n The childminder works closely with the local school children attend. She shares information to support children's care and well-being. However, she does not share information with other settings children also attend, to support and complement their learning further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what to do and who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder understands about a range of safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty and county lines. She knows what to do if an allegation is made against her or a member of her family. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For instance, children learn about the importance of washing their hands to keep themselves healthy. The childminder makes sure that children play in a safe and secure environment. For example, sharp objects, medication and cleaning fluids are out of reach of children.

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should:

n extend professional development to raise the quality of education to a higher level and help children to make even better progress n enhance relationships with other settings that children attend, to share information about children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495793 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10229762 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 27 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Newton Aycliffe. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides early funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder occasionally employs an assistant to work with her.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. 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 the curriculum for children. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact on children's development. n The childminder and inspector reflected together on children's learning during an activity. 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 inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder took account of the views of parents from written statements

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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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