Childminder EY476422

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 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 has a good understanding of how young children learn. She finds out children's starting points and regularly shares information with parents about their children's progress. Parents comment that their children enjoy a variety of interesting activities.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to help her to identify her strengths and areas for development. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare and undertakes continuous professional development in order to improve the care and learning opportunities she provides.  The childminder organises and manages her provision well. She provides a wide range of high-quality toys and equipment that meets children's individual needs and interests. Children are active and enthusiastic in their learning. The environment supports them to make choices for themselves.  Children's behaviour is good. They show kindness and consideration towards each

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This provision is good

other. The childminder is a good role model for children to follow. They collaborate well and happily share their toys.  The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their social skills and gain confidence with other groups of children. She takes them on a range of outings, helping them to learn about the wider community and promoting their physical well- being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not fully successful in encouraging parents to share information about their children's learning at home to help consolidate and extend their learning.  The childminder does not fully provide a stimulating variety of play opportunities for children who learn better outdoors.

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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 more ways to help parents to share information about what children are learning at home  provide a wider range of learning opportunities outdoors to stimulate children who prefer to learn outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took a tour of the areas used for childminding purposes.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's learning records and evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector observed children involved in a planned activity and discussed the outcomes of the activity with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed written feedback submitted by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility in protecting children. She has a good knowledge of child protection procedures. She knows the signs and symptoms that might cause concern about children's welfare. The childminder completes risk assessments of the premises to help ensure the environment is safe for children to learn and explore in. She effectively implements a wide range of written policies and procedures that supports her good practice. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. This helps to ensure that all children are working within expected levels. Overall, partnerships with parents are very positive. They receive high-quality information through friendly face-to- face exchanges and a communication diary helps to promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder has very good systems for ensuring that observation, assessment and tracking of children's progress are precise. These are focused on their continued learning and next steps in development. She ensures that children of all ages and abilities are included and takes account of their individual needs and interests extremely well. The childminder listens carefully to the children as they play, skilfully engaging them in conversations to develop their ideas and understanding. Younger children develop curiosity and interest in books and the childminder reads familiar stories to them. She frequently introduces new vocabulary and repeats children's spoken words so they can hear the correct articulation. This helps to support children's communication and language skills. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well. Children show they can match numbers and quantities of objects.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form very secure attachments and enjoy the many cuddles and reassurance given by the childminder as they play. This helps to promote their emotional well-being and sense of self. The childminder manages their behaviour effectively with clear and consistent boundaries. She interacts with children on their level and speaks to them in a way they can understand. The childminder arranges effective settling-in sessions to meet children's individual needs. This helps them to feel emotionally secure. Parents provide children's meals and the childminder provides healthy snacks. Mealtimes are social occasions where the childminder sits with children and promotes good manners and self- care skills. Children learn about their wider world as they celebrate different cultures and festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress in all areas of learning. They are provided with a range of opportunities they enjoy and that motivates them to want to learn. Children show that they are confident individuals who have a good understanding of their feelings and emotions. Children are developing the basic skills, helping to prepare them to move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476422 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1036865 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered 2014 and lives in Ripon, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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