Childminder EY474802

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2016 Not applicable

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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 friendly and caring. She gets to know children well and uses effective settling-in procedures to support their emotional well-being. Children are confident and ready to explore and learn.  Teaching is good. The childminder monitors children's progress efficiently and plans for their next steps in learning. She finds out about children's interests and considers these well in her planning. Children make good progress in their learning and are prepared well for later moves to school.  Children enjoy a good range of purposeful learning experiences and are successfully supported to overcome challenges and solve problems for themselves.  The childminder is a positive role model and provides praise and encouragement to support children's persistence and enjoyment in activities. She helps children to respect toys and resources and includes them in the setting of house rules. Children know what

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This provision is good

is expected of them and behave well.  Self-evaluation is generally used effectively to review practice and drive continual improvement. Planned developments are relevant and consider the views of parents, children and other professionals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's programme of professional development is not yet meticulously focused on raising the quality of teaching to the highest levels.  On occasions, children are distracted from their good learning by background noise.

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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

 enhance opportunities for professional development that focus more precisely on improving teaching skills  build on children's good concentration and listening skills that help progress their learning further.

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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 looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, children's assessment records and a sample of policies.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form and plans for improvement.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed and enthusiastic. She is an active member of a childminding network which supports her to share ideas and improve outcomes for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is well trained in child protection procedures and knows how to refer concerns about children's welfare. The childminder maintains a safe environment and implements health and safety policies well, in order to help protect children from harm. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder exchanges information with them and finds out about children's achievements and learning at home. This helps her to plan precisely for children's needs and fosters a shared approach to learning. The childminder has established good links with local schools and other settings that children attend. Information sharing practices are used well to promote consistency in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen learners, who follow their own interests and make decisions about their play. They thoroughly enjoy manipulating malleable materials and use a range of tools safely and with increased control. This helps to promote their physical skills. The childminder introduces shape, counting and calculation, through play. This helps to support children's mathematical skills. Children play imaginatively and pretend to go to the moon. The childminder extends their learning well and introduces a narrative into their play. She asks a wide range of questions and helps children to express their thoughts and ideas. The childminder uses detailed observation and assessment to find out what children already know and can do. She uses this information well to plan precisely for their next steps and close any gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are self-assured and clearly enjoy the childminder's playful interactions. They cuddle up with her on the sofa and listen to stories with increased recall. Children visit places of interest in the community and benefit from opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. They are provided with nutritious meals and engage in discussions and activities, to support their awareness of healthy eating. This contributes towards their good health and well-being. The childminder helps children to value diversity and difference and they enjoy activities and discussions and use a range of resources. She looks at photographs with the children and encourages them to talk about their own personal experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident in new situations and are eager to explore and learn. Children develop key skills, in preparation for future learning and eventual moves to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474802 Local authority York Inspection number 975359 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Acomb area of York. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.30 pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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