Childminder 321304

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2016 18 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection. She works closely with other early years providers. This helps provide a consistent approach to children's learning, as well as supporting smooth transitions when children leave to move on to school.  The childminder provides opportunities for children to talk about their own home and community life. Children develop an understanding of other's experiences. They sit close to the childminder as she reads stories, using puppets and props. They are helped to learn about positive attitudes and to challenge negative stereotypes.  Children are motivated to learn. The well-experienced childminder plans activities based on children's individual interests. Children are given time and freedom to become deeply absorbed in their play.  The childminder provides children with healthy food choices and daily opportunities for

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This provision is good

fresh air and exercise, helping to promote children's well-being. The childminder also understands how to positively manage children's behaviour.  Children are provided with age-appropriate tasks and are supported to develop their independence skills. They are acquiring key skills that support them to become sociable and active learners. This helps to prepare them well for their next steps in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not use the information gained from assessment well enough to plan activities that are closely linked to children's evolving learning needs, so that their progress is always at the highest level.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for parents to routinely share details about what children are learning at home.

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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

 support children's learning so that their progress is consistently at the highest level  enhance opportunities for parents to share details of what their children can do at home, so this can be taken into account when planning activities, to extend children's learning even 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 completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults in the household.  The inspector took into account the views of children and parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has established and implements good safeguarding policies and procedures. She attends updated child protection training regularly. This helps to ensure that she is vigilant in protecting children from harm. The childminder reviews the quality of her provision. She uses good systems to gather the views of parents and to identify weaknesses in her practice. This helps her to provide good quality care. The childminder attends regular training and works closely with other childminders and early years providers to keep up to date with changes in guidance and legislation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside children and reminds them of previous approaches to their learning. She encourages children to develop their imagination skills. Children have a wide range of resources to choose from and these are used to create props for their role- play games. They regularly represent their experiences and introduce narratives as they play. For example, they enthusiastically talk about their parents when playing with the small-world resources. The childminder follows children's lead in conversations and asks well-timed questions. Children use a variety of materials to create their collage pictures. The childminder uses this opportunity to support children's mathematical development, encouraging children to use number names as they play. Children competently recite numbers up to 10. They show an interest in shape and space, making arrangements with the materials on their card.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and settled. They have established warm and caring relationships with the childminder and each other. Children are supported to develop good social skills and are encouraged to treat each other with respect. The childminder provides regular opportunities to support and enhance children's physical skills. Children benefit from daily access to the outdoor area and trips to the local parks. The childminder has a secure settling-in policy in place. She provides parents with opportunities to visit with their children before they start. The childminder explains to them how this helps children to adjust to their new environment and to develop a relationship with her. This helps children to settle in and feel secure. They learn about safety and hygiene, understanding the importance of washing their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive learners and demonstrate high levels of self-esteem. They willingly participate in all activities on offer. Children are making expected progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. The childminder offers a vibrant and stimulating environment for children to explore. She equips them with the key skills for their next stage in learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321304 Local authority York Inspection number 868685 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in York. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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