Atkinson, Zoe

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 October 2015 25 November 2008

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a wide range of activities that interest children and capture their imagination.  The childminder provides a welcoming learning environment that is stimulating but still homely. There are lots of good quality resources to support children's development. These are easily accessible to children, which gives them additional opportunities to make their own decisions.  The childminder is well organised and has clear policies which she updates to reflect current legislation and recommendations. These help to ensure the safe and efficient management of the childminding service.  The childminder is a positive role model and manages children's behaviour well. She gives children clear messages about the importance of being kind, and respecting and valuing others.  Parents speak highly of the care provided for their children and appreciate the childminder's flexibility and caring attitude. They are delighted with the progress their

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This provision is good

children make while with her.  The childminder evaluates her provision. She reflects on her own practice to identify strengths and priorities for improvement. This, along with her willingness to complete training, demonstrates her commitment to raising standards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of her good partnerships with parents to gather detailed information about children's learning and achievements at home.  The childminder has not implemented highly effective arrangements for observing and assessing the quality of her assistant's practice.

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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

 explore additional ways to help all parents to share information about what their children do at home to contribute to activity planning  provide more targeted guidance and support to promote the development of the assistant's practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children's safety is given the highest priority. The childminder fully understands her role and responsibility to protect children from abuse. She ensures her assistant is also knowledgeable about procedures so children's welfare is assured at all times. Checks have been completed on the adults in the home to ensure that they are suitable. The childminder is very conscientious about keeping children safe and appropriately supervises them at all times. She conducts thorough risk assessments for her premises and for outings. Effective partnerships are in place with other settings that children attend. This enables the childminder to plan activities to complement children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages very well with children and they are active and enthusiastic in their play. She joins in with activities, motivating children and promoting their communication and language development well. For example, as children have fun with paint she talks about the textures and colours and describes what they are doing. The childminder follows their ideas so they feel valued and remain interested in activities. A planned leaf painting activity is quickly changed to hand painting as children lead their play. Activities are well planned to ensure full coverage of all areas of learning and to incorporate the identified next steps for children's development. The many outings, such as trips to gardens, nature areas and museums, widen the children's experiences further and build their understanding of the world. Children's progress is closely monitored and assessments are shared with parents to keep them informed of their child's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder understands the importance of forming warm relationships with children to support their emotional well-being. Children are clearly happy and confident in her care. They demonstrate close attachments with her and her family members, and enjoy their company very much. Children's health is promoted well. The childminder provides good opportunities for outdoor play and activities to teach them about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. High standards of hygiene are maintained throughout childminding areas and toys and resources are clean. The childminder teaches the children about their own safety and what they should do in an emergency, for example, as they practise the emergency evacuation drill.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder uses her childcare knowledge and experience to ensure children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children develop confidence, independence and make good progress in all areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369410 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 873723 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Harrogate. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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