Rizos Susan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 July 2015 1 December 2008

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is exemplary. This is because the childminder differentiates activities to ensure all the children are fully involved and motivated to learn.  All children are making rapid progress in their learning and development. This is because the childminder has invested a great amount of time learning about the different ways children learn and develop. Furthermore, she works closely with parents to ensure children's learning is fully supported between home and the setting.  The childminder is passionate about supporting children to reach their potential. She attends numerous training courses to develop her professional understanding of child development. As a result, her learning and qualifications mean her practice is constantly evolving and improving.  Children feel safe and secure in the setting. They have created extremely strong bonds with the childminder, who successfully promotes their emotional well-being. This results

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This provision is outstanding

in highly confident and self-motivated children who thoroughly enjoy attending the setting.  The childminder has an excellent knowledge of how to safeguard children and protect them from harm. Comprehensive risk assessments, safeguarding training and secure premises contribute to children's safety.  The childminder fully understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has created comprehensive policies and procedures, which she closely follows to ensure children are safe and cared for exceptionally well.

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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

 continue to support children's excellent behaviour by further supporting them to understand how other people feel.

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Inspection activities

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

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children are prepared exceptionally well for school. This is because the quality of teaching is excellent. The childminder fully understands the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She plans challenging and exciting activities for all children. As a result, they concentrate for long periods of time and are developing very good listening and attention skills. The childminder is flexible in her approach to planning for children's individual needs. She listens to children's wishes and follows their interests. Using this approach she interweaves many areas of learning into activities, teaching children as they play. As children make flapjack the childminder teaches children how to weigh and measure ingredients, use a timer and count. This successfully promotes their mathematical skills. Children's literacy skills are developing well through the good use of books and writing materials. The childminder talks to children about what is taking place,

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who attend. This is outstanding

extends their vocabulary and teaches them the sounds of letters.

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outstanding

All children are settled and happy. They arrive excitedly and immediately talk to the childminder about their day and what they would like to do. Children's interests are listened to by the childminder and an exchange of information takes place with each parent before they leave. Information regarding children's routines are shared and followed to meet children's physical needs meticulously. Children have created strong friendships with each other. They behave very well although, very occasionally, they have minor disputes. The childminder encourages children to apologise but does not always support children to understand how others feel in different situations. This slightly impacts on their understanding of how to manage their feelings and behaviour. Children have an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe. They are taught rules and boundaries by the childminder. They know the dangers posed when baking because the

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outstanding

childminder talks to them about hot pans and sharp implements. Children also know about the emergency services and how to contact them, if needed. The childminder is extremely proactive at teaching children how to recognise dangers and minimise risks in the environment.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder rigorously monitors children's learning and developmental progress to ensure they are all reaching their potential. She ensures progress reports are shared with parents regularly and informs them of daily activities their children have taken part in. This means parents are constantly involved in their child's learning. Strong partnerships have been formed with local schools and other settings children attend. The childminder shares information regarding children's learning to ensure the move between settings is smooth and beneficial to each child. The childminder is passionate about providing a high-quality service. She has a clear plan for improvement and reflects on her practice daily. Clear improvements have been made since the last inspection.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY271510 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 860789 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire. She operates during term time from 7am to 6pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

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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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