Childminder EY445627

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 30 May 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

 The childminder and her assistants have worked very hard to address weaknesses identified during the last inspection. They have used the support of their local authority adviser and carried out their own research. This has helped to develop their knowledge and understanding of effective early years practice.  Assistants work very well together as a strong committed team who are supported well by the childminder. They regularly talk about their observations of what children know and can do. They make assessments of learning and put plans in place to fully support children's progress and development.  Partnerships are strong and parents are pleased with the quality of the provision. They know that their children are making good progress and are happy, safe and settled in the care of the childminder and her assistants.  Children are enthusiastic and confident. They have developed close, caring relationships with the childminder and her assistants, who respond quickly to their

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This provision is good

changing needs and interests.  The environment is stimulating and resources are well matched to children's interests, ages and stages of development. The childminder is a good role model who teaches children from a young age to look after their toys and respect their environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not got a targeted plan for the setting's continued professional development to ensure the quality of provision continues to improve.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities to extend children's awareness of diversity and difference.

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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 training opportunities in specific areas of practice to help raise teaching skills to the highest level  provide children with even more opportunities to develop their understanding and awareness of diversity and difference.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistants and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, children's learning files and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of parents' views provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has ensured that everyone working in the setting has undertaken safeguarding training. This has developed their knowledge and understanding of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder and her assistants are also confident in the action to take if they have concerns about a child's welfare. Self-evaluation has been used well to help the childminder to reflect on the setting's practice. The childminder identifies areas of provision that are strong. She has also identified aspects of children's learning and development that she wants to improve further. The childminder follows good induction procedures for children. She collects a wide range of information from parents. This means that she can fully support children's individual needs and enable them to settle quickly into their new environment. Information is regularly shared with parents, who are

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

confident to approach the childminder or her assistants if they have worries or concerns about their child's learning or development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has worked hard to improve the quality of teaching, particularly for younger children. She makes the most of everyday opportunities to develop children's learning. One example of this is the fun children have clapping, tapping and singing along to rhymes as they wait for their snack. The childminder and her assistants observe children on an ongoing basis and adapt their play and learning as the activity progresses. Children enjoy completing large jigsaw puzzles together. They match toy vehicles to the pictures, looking closely at similarities, differences and features of each one. Children develop their physical skills well, using a variety of tools as they cut, roll and make marks in dough. Children benefit from high levels of adult involvement and interaction in their play, which enhances their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants manage children's behaviour well. They use praise and encouragement, which children enjoy. This promotes children's sense of well-being and helps them to feel secure. Children enjoy daily outdoor activities in the garden and during walks in the local area. They become fully engaged in role play activities as they pretend to cut the grass and use tools to fix the pretend lawn mower when it breaks down. The childminder skilfully uses these opportunities to make children aware of risks in the environment and how these can be reduced. Children know, understand and join in with good hygiene routines, which are clearly embedded in daily practice.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has implemented effective systems to monitor children's progress. This helps to ensure that children make the best possible progress from their starting points. Children are independent and move freely around the setting with confidence. They are well motivated and show high levels of involvement in their play and learning. This helps to develop their self-esteem and prepares them well for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445627 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1043938 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 26

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder regularly works with two assistants. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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