Childminder EY474667

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder knows children well and has a secure understanding of how to promote their learning. This contributes significantly towards the good progress children make in their development.  The childminder completes thorough observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses information gathered from her own observations to plan interesting activities, which aids children's development.  The childminder successfully promotes children's speaking and listening skills. She is an attentive listener, who consistently offers children the opportunity to vocalise and be heard as valued members of the household.  The childminder manages children's behaviour well. Children are taught the difference between right and wrong. As they get older, they learn to share and take turns and recognise the importance of being kind and caring.  Effective settling-in arrangements ensure that children feel safe and secure from the

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This provision is good

start of the placement. The childminder works closely with parents so that she is fully aware of routines, care needs, likes and dislikes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the most of her good partnerships with parents to gather detailed information about children's learning and achievements at home to help plan for their progress.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not consistently effective in helping her to identify specific areas for development to raise the quality of her provision to an outstanding level.

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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  enhance the system for evaluating practice to more precisely identify ways to promote continual improvements.

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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 and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder sees the safeguarding of children as her priority. The arrangements for their protection are robust and well embedded. Effective measures ensure that the premises are safe and secure and children are fully supervised. The childminder understands her responsibilities with regard to child protection and keeps up to date with changes to legislation and guidance. She is knowledgeable about local safeguarding procedures and is alert to signs that indicate that children may be at risk of abuse. The childminder attends training and liaises with other practitioners to develop her professional knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans a wide range of activities that provides children with challenging learning opportunities appropriate for their ages. She recognises their interests and knows they enjoy getting messy and reflects this in her planning. Children have great fun exploring the texture of shaving foam and making marks with their hands and fingers. The childminder provides a welcoming, stimulating environment. Children play with a wide range of good quality, well- chosen toys and resources. These are readily available to encourage and support children's increasing independence. The childminder takes children on visits to toddler groups, parks, farms and nature areas. This helps them to learn about the wider world as well as being part of a larger group in preparation for nursery and school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. Their emotional well-being is supported well. The childminder has a calm nature and provides a welcoming, nurturing environment. Children settle quickly and build secure attachments with her. Parents comment very positively about their child's relationship with the childminder. For example, they say, 'My child's face lights up when they see the childminder'. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's nutritional needs, health and physical well-being. Children enjoy a wide range of healthy snacks, meals and drinks. They enjoy being outdoors and the childminder makes the most of her garden and the area in which she lives. This ensures that children benefit from fresh air and exercise on a daily basis.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well in their learning and development. They are developing the confidence, curiosity and skills they need to continue to develop and enjoy the next stages in their learning. Children are becoming skilful communicators who enjoy interacting with others. They build good relationships with their peers and learn to respect others. They are active learners who enjoy exploring, investigating and getting messy. They are well prepared with the key skills needed for starting nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474667 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 968550 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 7

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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 Richmond. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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