Childminder EY402795

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2016 5 August 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 has made good progress since her last inspection and has made the required improvements. This has a positive effect on children's learning and development.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She provides a welcoming environment and children respond positively to her friendly, caring manner. Children behave very well and demonstrate they feel secure in the childminder's care.  The childminder takes children out into the local community. This helps them learn about the world around them and how to keep themselves safe.  Children access a good range of interesting resources. They increase their independence as they make choices, play and explore.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored additional ways of involving parents in the evaluation of the childminding provision to help her with the continual development of her service.  The childminder has not established highly effective ways to share information about children's development with all early years settings they attend to extend their learning further.

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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

 extend the ways in which parents can be involved in evaluating the childminding provision and help to drive forward continual improvement  strengthen partnership working with other settings and help provide stronger continuity in children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the records of children's attendance and the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at written feedback provided by parents for the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She has a good range of policies, procedures and risk assessments which she uses well to help keep children safe. The childminder accesses regular professional development opportunities. She works closely with the local authority advisor to help her improve and develop her provision. In addition, she meets regularly with other childminders to help keep her knowledge of any changes in childcare practices up to date. The childminder demonstrates a willingness and the capacity to continually improve so that she can provide the best care for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching has improved since the last inspection. Effective systems are in place to observe and assess children's progress. The childminder uses this information to plan for the next steps in children's learning. She is enthusiastic and interacts and engages with the children well. She makes the most of opportunities to ask questions and to challenge children's thinking skills. She listens carefully to what children are saying and adds new words to help extend their language. Activities are based on children's interests and adapted so that everyone can join in and have fun. For example, a painting activity during school holidays is well organised so that it captures everyone's attention. The youngest children have great fun using different tools and their hands and feet for sensory exploration. Older children carefully design and make summer posters. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's development. She encourages them to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

share information about children's learning at home so that this can be used to help with activity planning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm and caring. Children enjoy being with her and her family. They are happy, content and enthusiastic individuals who show high levels of self-motivation during their play. They are keen to take on new challenges and relish the praise and encouragement the childminder gives to them. The childminder has a good understanding of each child's needs and has effective arrangements in place to support their well-being. Great care is taken to help children settle. For example, the childminder works closely with parents and other carers to help with the transition into her setting. Children develop an early awareness of healthy living. They have lots of opportunities to be physically active. They enjoy lots of walks, trips to the local park and play in the garden. They follow good hygiene routines and benefit from nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop key skills in preparation for their future and in readiness for school. They grow in confidence, independence and learn how to share and cooperate well with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402795 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1044038 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 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Richmond. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except family holidays.

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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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