Childminder EY474502

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 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's quality of teaching is consistently good. She gives simple explanations during activities, follows children's interests and extends their learning to build their confidence and to support their communication and language skills. This inspires children and motivates them to learn.  The childminder's care practices effectively promote children's emotional well-being. Good relationships are established and children are very happy and contented.  The childminder effectively manages children's behaviour and promotes good social skills. This means children gain a good understanding of the goals and boundaries expected of them.  The childminder demonstrates strong partnerships with parents. She is committed to working with them to ensure continuity of care and learning for their children.  The well-qualified childminder completes online training courses. This helps her to continuously improve her already good knowledge, understanding and practice even

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This provision is good

further. She evaluates and monitors her practice and the service she provides to see what is working well and what requires improving.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always reflect upon and use the information obtained from the other settings children attend to fully complement children's learning.  The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities in everyday routines and practical activities to further promote children's independence skills.

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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

 utilise the information provided by the other settings that children attend to complement and further support their continuing development  review routine procedures to see how best to fully support children's independence skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the setting's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The well-qualified childminder is knowledgeable about the potential signs of abuse and neglect. She reflects on her practice and identifies further training that helps her to improve the service she provides for parents and their children. The childminder has high expectations and is enthusiastic in all that she does. She has a good range of policies and procedures which she shares with parents and implements in her daily practices. The childminder supervises children well and minimises possible risks to them through detailed risk assessments and the installation of age-appropriate safety equipment. This helps to keep children safe at all times. The childminder supports children's transition to nursery or school and works closely with the other settings they attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children she looks after very well and she has high expectations about what they can achieve. She understands how children learn so she adapts activities to ensure that all children are able to participate. The childminder engages with the children. She supports and extends their speech and language development very effectively. Children are active learners and investigate ice filled containers and ice cubes. They watch the ice melt and find objects inside them. The children respond well to questions and the childminder provides simple explanations so they all understand. To extend their learning they make fruit ice lollies. Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. The childminder observes children as they play and records what she sees. She assesses children's development and shares this information with parents and the other settings children attend.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very caring and nurturing towards the children in her care. Children demonstrate they are happy and contented with the childminder. She encourages children to eat healthy food and they learn to follow good hygiene routines at appropriate times during the day. The childminder successfully meets the care needs of children. She understands the dietary needs of children who have allergies and obtains this information during initial visits so she is forewarned. The childminder provides opportunities for children to be physically active outdoors. This helps to develop their health and well-being. The childminder enhances children's knowledge of their local community by taking them on outings to numerous places of interest.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate that they are developing typically for their age. They are active learners and really enjoy the activities provided. Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. They show a willingness to try new activities and develop new skills. Children's language, physical and personal, social and emotional development are effectively supported. Children are prepared for the next stage in their learning and development, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474502 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 962013 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Ingleton , North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status in Primary Education. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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