Childminder EY318385

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2016 9 November 2015

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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 creates a warm and welcoming environment where children settle well. They are relaxed and emotionally secure in her home and in their wider community.  Children are confident in routines and are encouraged by the warm praise and genuine attention they receive. Consequently their behaviour is very good and they have very pleasant manners.  Relationships with parents are very good. Parents are welcome in the childminder's home and comment that her level of education, training and experience contribute significantly to the good quality of the childcare provided.  The childminder has a clear understanding of each child's individual needs and interests. She provides a broad range of activities to aid their development in all areas of learning.  The childminder organises her time and resources effectively so that children’s literacy and mathematical skills are effectively promoted. She holds meaningful conversations

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This provision is good

with children, values what they have to say and introduces mathematical concepts.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always sharply focus on identifying children's next steps so that they can be effectively shared with other providers, parents or school. This means that children are not always provided with the opportunity to make the very highest rate of progress.

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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

 focus more sharply on identifying children's next steps and share these with parents and other professionals, as required, to help children make more rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and routines throughout the visit and spoke to the children about their learning and their interests.  The inspector observed the quality of adult interaction, evaluated this with the childminder and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector observed the availability and quality of resources indoors and out.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken with on the day of inspection and of those contained in letters written for inspection purposes.  The inspector looked at children’s records and assessments and discussed their individual needs and interests with the childminder, the children and their parents.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, such as policies and procedures, risk assessments and training certificates required for the safe management of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to protect children from abuse and neglect. She has firm links with the local authority and attends a range of training related to children's welfare and development. Policies, procedures and well-rehearsed routines promote children's well-being and safety, both in the home and when on outings. Since the last inspection improvements have been made to ensure that all welfare requirements are met and all required documents are in place.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder has a wealth of experience and knowledge about how children learn through play. She skilfully steps in to support children's learning during their chosen activity. For example, the childminder steers the conversation around to discuss a recent walk in the countryside as the children paint. Consequently, children begin to describe the animal tracks that they observed, how many toes or claws they had counted, and talk knowledgeably about different shapes of hooves. Children's paintings begin to reflect their conversation as they make animal tracks, and then write their names in the paint with their fingers. Children confidently explain how they had used the computer to identify the birdsong they had heard. More able children notice that that the pegs resemble an upside down 'A' as they hang their painting to dry. Children make considerably strong links in their learning. Parents confirm that the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

childminder understands how to build on the children's individual learning styles. For example, when their children prefer to be active and learn in the outdoors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model and effectively supports children's behaviour. They are proud of the genuine attention they receive when they initiate conversations because they know their contributions are valued. The children's very good behaviour supports their safety and learning. They confidently help themselves to what they need for their play, yet listen carefully to safety instructions; for example, when building a den in the lounge. The childminder's sensible approach to risk assessment means that children develop important physical skills as they learn to use the trampoline safely or climb carefully over a gate on a country walk. Children’s health is effectively addressed. They are encouraged to meet their own care needs and they wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating their healthy lunch with the minimum of adult prompting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working within, or above, the expected levels for their age. They are becoming successful learners and confident individuals. Children speak with secure knowledge about things that interest them, continually improving their communication skills. They demonstrate very good levels of concentration as they play and they successfully solve problems for themselves, for example as they build a den. Children learn about the diverse world they live in. They develop a good foundation to support their future learning as they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318385 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1034053 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds Qualified Teacher Status and is also a registered foster carer.

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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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