Childminder EY407998

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2016 12 October 2010

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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

 Children's individual developmental needs are effectively met and they make good progress. The childminder skilfully supports children. She knows their next steps in learning and provides rich, varied and imaginative activities to meet these.  Children are motivated and keen to learn in this inclusive and welcoming setting. They display good cooperative skills when playing together. Children are happy, secure and confident to express themselves.  The childminder instinctively knows when to interact and when to value children's independent play. She brings rhymes and songs into children's play, promoting their language and communication skills well.  Children are well behaved. The childminder uses consistently applied strategies and provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour.  The childminder is keen to develop the provision alongside her co-childminder. She acts on advice and attends training to enhance her knowledge. They work very well

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This provision is good

together. All the required documentation is in place and well maintained.  Children develop self-confidence, independence and good social skills. The childminder encourages children's growing independence through play and daily routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information sharing between the settings children attend is not fully effective in supporting continuity in learning experiences.  The process for self-evaluation is not yet robust enough to demonstrate clearly how targets are prioritised. Information from parents, children and other professionals is not effectively used to identify and act upon targets for further improvement.

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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

 build on information sharing between other settings children attend, in order to support continuity in their learning experiences  focus more precisely on evaluating the provision and identify priorities to drive continuous improvement that include the views of children, parents and other professionals.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children and spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding, including the lounge, playroom, kitchen, downstairs toilet and rear garden.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of her suitability and the suitability of all people living and working on the premises.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including a selection of risk assessments and policy documents. She also discussed how the childminder evaluates her practice and the provision.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. She also looked at the children's assessment records and discussed planning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading completed questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training and understands the procedures to follow if she had any concerns regarding a child's welfare. She carefully checks the identity of any visitors and ensures the setting is safe and secure. The childminder completes risk assessments, alongside her co-childminder, to help ensure the environment is safe for children to learn and explore in. They effectively implement a wide range of written policies and procedures that supports their good practice. The childminder adapts the service she provides to meet the varying needs of the families who use the provision. Parents say they are very happy with the childminder's service. The childminder keeps up to date with current and new legislation by attending local training and through discussions with her co-childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from a wide range of play experiences to support their learning and development. The childminder has a good knowledge of how young children learn at varying rates and in different ways. She sets up areas of play to encourage children's interest. This inspires younger children to explore activities and build on what they can do. The childminder plans activities that specifically link to the children's next steps in their learning. She monitors children's progress efficiently alongside her co-childminder. The childminder plays alongside children, motivating them and offering them explanations and praise. She repeats words and encourages children to say them correctly. She uses stories and rhymes to ignite children's interests. This aids their communication. Children are learning to count and name shapes confidently during activities and daily routines. This helps to support their mathematical development well. Partnerships with parents are good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands the importance of working with parents to support all children's development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a good range of resources to choose from in this welcoming and stimulating environment. This motivates children to freely explore and builds their confidence in the decisions they make. The childminder is very caring, sensitive and skilled in helping children to feel settled. She encourages them to form secure emotional attachments with her. The childminder is a good role model and reminds children of expectations and boundaries. Children are active in their play and seek out others to share their experiences. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle and uses regular opportunities to develop their understanding of why they need to wash their hands. She meets children's care needs well. Children are encouraged to manage their own personal needs relative to their age.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development based on their starting points. They are acquiring the key skills required for their next stage in learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407998 Local authority York Inspection number 850874 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She works with and operates in another childminder's home. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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

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Telephone number

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