Childminder in York

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2015 11 January 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder knows children very well and supports their play. She takes time to plan for each child's individual needs and consequently children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children demonstrate very good levels of concentration because the childminder skilfully engages children in a wide range of activities that interest and motivate them to learn.  Children behave impeccably because they respect the childminder and their peers. The childminder is calm, warm and friendly and children clearly know the rules and boundaries.  Children are very confident, happy and emotionally secure in the childminder's care. This is because they have made very good attachments to the childminder and thoroughly enjoy her company.  The childminder risk assesses her setting and minimises all risks to children. As a result, children are kept safe from harm.  Partnerships with parents are excellent. This is because the childminder shares

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This provision is good

children's progress with them and takes their views and suggestions into account in order to continually improve her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities to fully promote children's independence are occasionally missed.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance children's already good independence skills further by, for example, encouraging them to dress themselves when dressing up for role-play activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the sitting room and kitchen.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled children's observations, planning and assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, risk assessments, policies, procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation document.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through letters written for the inspector.

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who attend. This is good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development because the childminder understands how children learn. She plans a wide range of activities to ignite children's interests and curiosity. She teaches children about their local community and the natural environment. For example, children explore a tray of leaves as they search for hidden toy animals. The childminder talks about each animal, asking children questions to promote their thinking skills. Parents are involved in children's learning as the childminder discusses activities children have taken part in and gives parents ideas to further their learning at home. This promotes consistency and as a result, children are developing skills required for school. They are excited to learn, listen well and cooperate with the childminder and their friends. In addition, the childminder understands how to build children's confidence. She praises them during play and ensures all children are engaged

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who attend. This is good

when taking part in activities. In addition, children follow instructions and take care of resources and respect their environment.

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good

Children's needs are very well met because the childminder knows children's routines, their likes, dislikes and capabilities. She ensures children feel safe and secure in the setting and builds excellent relationships with parents. Children are supported to settle into the setting gradually and the childminder liaises with parents about each child's individual needs. Information is shared with parents daily including what children have eaten, sleep times and any outings that have taken place. The childminder has recently updated her knowledge about allergies and allergens within food. She provides nutritious and balanced snacks and meals for children, which they thoroughly enjoy. The childminder ensures children exercise daily. They go on walks and play in the park, where the childminder encourages them to take calculated risks in their play while she closely supervises them. This means children learn about dangers and the capabilities of their

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good

bodies. Children are developing good independence skills such as washing and drying their hands before snack and meals. However, opportunities to support children's independence are sometimes missed, such as dressing themselves when pretending to be superheroes.

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provision is good

The childminder has an excellent attitude to continuously developing her provision. She has clear plans to develop herself professionally and has addressed the recommendations made at her last inspection. The childminder attends many training courses and regularly refreshes her knowledge on issues such as safeguarding. She knows the indicators of abuse and how to protect children from harm. Good partnerships with the local authority advisers have been created and the childminder is very receptive to any advice and support. As a result, the capacity to continually improve is good. The childminder has a comprehensive set of policies and procedures, which underpin her good practice. She keeps up to date with changes in legislation and is meticulously well organised.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414020 Local authority York Inspection number 879808 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in a house in York. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Mondays and Wednesdays, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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