Priddy Michaela Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2016 10 October 2011

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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 childminder is qualified and continues with her professional development. This helps to build on the already good quality of teaching she demonstrates.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She plans effective learning programmes that support children to make good progress in all areas, and they are well prepared for the next stage of their learning.  The childminder works closely and effectively with parents and other settings that children attend. She consults with them when assessing children's progress, and shares ideas for learning at home. This helps to provide consistency and further support children's learning.  The childminder effectively reviews her practice through self-evaluation, taking account of the views of parents and children. She uses her findings to plan ways to improve the already high standards of care and learning.  The childminder offers children lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to build

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This provision is good

their self-esteem and supports their emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is sometimes too quick to offer children help to find solutions to problems they encounter.  Occasionally, opportunities to further develop children's early mathematical skills are overlooked.

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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

 allow children lots of time and opportunities to think of their own ways to do things and develop their problem-solving skills  make even more use of opportunities during activities and routines to teach children early number skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of people living on the premises.  The inspector looked at written feedback and spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection, and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends training and regularly updates her policies and procedures to protect children. She clearly understands what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder assesses children's progress regularly, which helps her to identify their strengths and any areas of development where they may need more support. This helps her to make effective plans for children's continued learning across all areas of development. The childminder makes good use of her links with other childminders to share ideas, develop her practice and improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works in partnership with parents to make regular and accurate observations and assessments of children's progress. She begins this process before children start to attend. This helps her to identify children's needs quickly, and to plan effectively for their learning from the outset. She uses her findings to identify what they need to learn next, then plans exciting and challenging activities based on children's individual needs and interests. The childminder is very enthusiastic and she gets involved in children's play. This encourages children to become engaged in their learning. The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills well. For example, children learn that words carry meaning as they look at recipes during a cooking activity. The childminder interacts positively with children during their play. She listens carefully and repeats key words and phrases back to children. This helps to support their developing speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is welcoming and well organised. The childminder makes effective use of the space available and provides a good range of resources, both indoors and outdoors. Children demonstrate that they feel comfortable and safe as they move with confidence around the childminder's home. The childminder models good manners and treats the children with respect, which contributes to the good behaviour they demonstrate. She supports children to make friendships and understand each other's needs and feelings, by planning specific activities where they must take turns and share. Children have lots of opportunities to develop their independence. For example, they enjoy the responsibility of small tasks, such as laying the table and wiping it down after activities. The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children to manage their personal needs, such as getting dressed and washing their hands. This helps to prepare them for when they begin

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

to attend school. The childminder teaches children the importance of staying safe and healthy, which helps to promote their physical development and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are confident and enthusiastic in their learning. They make good progress from their individual starting points and the childminder is quick to identify areas where children need more support. This helps to ensure all children are prepared well for when they move on to the next stage of their learning, and eventually on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 401162 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 868926 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Selby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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