Childminder EY383237

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2016 14 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Since the previous inspection, the childminder has worked hard to successfully address the actions and recommendations raised. The childminder regularly reviews the quality of her provision, and gathers the views of children and parents to assist in identifying areas of development. This has raised the quality of the provision to a good level.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder follows the interests of children throughout their play. She plays alongside them and offers support and suggestions as they play. The childminder asks well-timed questions and encourages them to make predictions as they play. This helps to support children's thinking skills.  Children are provided with a range of healthy foods, drinks and snacks. The childminder is very proactive in supporting children to understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. Children demonstrate an understanding of organic foods and learn

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This provision is good

about where food comes from.  The childminder is a good role model. She is very nurturing in her approach and sensitively supports children to follow instructions. The childminder takes children to local toddler groups where they have the opportunity to socialise with others. This helps to develop children's social skills.  Children are independent learners and demonstrate good levels of self-esteem. They are equipped with the key skills needed for their future learning, including school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Professional development opportunities are not targeted precisely enough to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level and to support improved outcomes for children.  Children do not have enough opportunities to develop an awareness of similarities and differences in others.

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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 professional development opportunities on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level, in order to support improved outcomes for children  enhance opportunities to support children's awareness of similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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 the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living 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 demonstrates a thorough understanding of the local safeguarding procedure and has detailed policies in place. She has a good understanding of recognising the signs and symptoms of abuse and the steps to follow should she be concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder works closely with parents. She keeps them informed of the progress their children make, and offers ideas and suggestions on how to extend their learning at home. She has systems in place to monitor children's progress towards the early learning goals. This helps her to identify any gaps in children's learning. Partnership working with the local school and other professionals is good. The childminder shares information about children's care and learning needs. This provides a continued approach to children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are motivated to learn are and well engaged in their play. The childminder supports children to use one-handed tools, such as scissors and glue spreaders when creating their models. This helps to support children's creative skills. Children confidently talk about what they are doing and initiate conversations with the childminder. They talk regularly about past and present events and make predictions in their learning. For example, children talk about what might happen when lots of glue is added to the collage pieces. Children show an interest in shape and space, and they make arrangements with their collage materials. The childminder uses this opportunity to support children's mathematical development and encourages children to use number names as they play. Children competently recite numbers and identify shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good settling-in procedures in place. She is nurturing in her approach and children settle quickly in her care. She gathers information from parents to support a smooth transition from home to her provision. This helps children to feel secure. Children independently access a wide range of resources and materials. Children's behaviour is very good. They follow instructions well and learn to share and take turns with resources. The childminder is a positive role model and children are aware of boundaries. She 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. Good hygiene practices are well promoted. From a young age, children learn that handwashing is important to help maintain their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They take part in age-appropriate tasks, and welcome praise and encouragement as they play. Children are confident to try new activities and demonstrate their preferences. They confidently talk about their ideas and decide which resources they need for their chosen activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383237 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1044479 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 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Malton, North Yorkshire. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. 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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