Childminder in York

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2015 19 June 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is an excellent teacher. She challenges children during play and has very high expectations of each child. As a result, children are motivated to learn and are very well prepared for school.  The childminder has a thorough knowledge and understanding of each child's individual care needs. She liaises closely with parents to ensure their needs are meticulously met.  The childminder has created very strong bonds with all children. They are settled, return to her for reassurance when needed and explore resources freely. Children have exceptionally high levels of confidence.  The childminder teaches children to respect each other, share resources and play harmoniously. This means they are learning positive social skills and how to treat others.  The childminder has clear aspirations to continue to develop her outstanding practice. She sources training and regularly obtains parents' views to evaluate and enhance her

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This provision is outstanding

provision even further.  The childminder has created very positive relationships with other professionals. She meets with them regularly to share ideas and best practice, building on her already excellent practice.  Children's individuality is respected and celebrated by the childminder, who knows each child exceptionally well. She ensures that children are valued and positively builds their self-esteem.

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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 work with all parents to complement children's learning at home through regularly sharing their progress in even more depth to support children to make even more progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as qualification certificates, evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and children's individual learning files.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through a range of cards and questionnaires provided for inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands her duty to protect children from harm and she regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge. The childminder is aspirational and unconditionally committed to providing children with an exceptional standard of care and learning. She has very high expectations of herself and reflects upon her practice to develop this even further. The childminder underpins her practice with comprehensive policies and procedures. She fully understands the statutory requirements and appraises her setting to keep up to date with legislative changes. Parents speak very highly of the childminder, who has changed her operating hours to suit their individual needs. Information is shared with parents regarding children's learning and development, and the childminder has identified this is an area she is working on to further improve children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has a teaching qualification and, coupled with her exceptional knowledge and understanding of each child's capabilities, she provides a wealth of challenging activities for them. She listens to children's wishes and tailors activities around their interests. All children are respected and their unique learning styles are appreciated by the childminder. Children are developing excellent communication skills. The childminder asks a range of questions to promote their thinking and she gives children time to reflect on their answers. Children try tasks for themselves and the childminder encourages them to problem solve as they play. This supports their independence and thinking skills even further. The childminder is remarkably skilful at differentiating activities to ensure all children are challenged at all times. She supports children when needed and effortlessly extends their learning as they play. The childminder observes children as they play and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

builds on their knowledge to extend their learning continuously, supporting them to reach their optimum potential.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are cared for very well. The childminder knows their dietary requirements and medical needs, and fully adheres to parents' wishes. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder, who instinctively knows their needs. She teaches children to value each other and they all know her expectations of behaviour. The childminder is an excellent role model for children. Children are learning about where they live, they experience the outdoors daily and are developing positive attitudes to leading healthy lifestyles. Children sit well at mealtimes and enjoy a range of balanced and nutritious meals. They are learning to take responsibility for their own hygiene and the childminder is always close to reassure and support children when required.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are making rapid progress from their starting points. The childminder monitors their progress closely and knows each child's individual next steps in learning. As a result, there are no gaps in the attainment of the children attending and all children are ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349842 Local authority York Inspection number 863298 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in York. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds Qualified Teacher Status.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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