Childminder EY485522

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 August 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 works closely alongside her assistants to implement the statutory requirements and ensure they provide high levels of care for each child.  The childminder maintains a stimulating and engaging environment both inside and outdoors. Parents comment that they are very happy with the activities and service the childminder offers.  Children's emotional well-being is well supported. Children settle quickly into the setting, demonstrating they feel safe and secure. They communicate freely with the childminder, her assistants and each other.  The childminder's quality of teaching is good and she continuously makes accurate assessments of each child's development and uses these to plan further activities. As a result, children are achieving well.  Children demonstrate good levels of self-esteem and are confident to take part in their chosen play. This is further enhanced through the praise and nurturing care of the

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This provision is good

childminder and her assistants.  Children's welfare is given high priority. The childminder helps children to develop into confident and motivated learners who enjoy the time they spend in her home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, some adult-led activities are too challenging for the very young children and toddlers to enable them to fully concentrate and become fully engaged in their learning.  The childminder is yet to explore further ways to enhance the teaching skills and knowledge of her assistants, in order to extend this to an even higher level.

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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

 sharpen the planning of adult-led activities, so that toddlers taking part benefit from the best learning experience possible  extend the programme of support and development for the childminding assistants so it is focused more precisely on key areas of practice to improve the quality of teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching of the childminder and her assistants during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their responses to the childminder's questionnaire.  The inspector looked at evidence of the qualifications and suitability of the childminder and her assistants.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to protect children. She knows what to do and who to report to in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments to keep children safe in all areas of her home and on outings. Comprehensive written policies and procedures help to ensure that parents are well informed about all aspects of the provision. Additionally, they are used to promote consistent working practices between the childminder and her assistants. The childminder reflects on her practice and provision well and seeks parents' views to help her make continuous improvements. She involves parents in their children's learning by sharing children's daily activities and progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's learning and progress and she effectively identifies the next steps in their learning that help them make good progress. The childminder has a well set out playroom and resources are well organised to enable children to make independent choices about their play. Younger children's sensory play and exploration are promoted very well to help develop and support their emerging skills. Children enjoy being artistic and use media and materials to be creative. There are good opportunities for outdoor play in the garden and children can make independent choices about accessing this area.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being very effectively when they first start attending. She demonstrates strong skills in helping them to settle. Good quality information about children's care needs is gathered from parents. This helps ensure continuity of support for children's individual needs. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder ensures they develop an understanding of the expectations within her home. Strategies are consistently implemented by the childminder and her assistants and they are shared with parents to maintain a coordinated approach. The childminder helps children to understand about their own and other cultures, incorporating this as part of their everyday experiences. The childminder is a positive role model and has a very friendly and welcoming approach.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They enjoy their play and any gaps in their learning are closing. Children ride on wheeled toys, kick balls and younger children demonstrate their physical skills as they confidently climb the steps to the slide. Older children are enthralled in the process of making their own play dough. Children learn new words and develop their language skills through enjoyable songs and stories. Older children learn to recognise their names and form the letters. Children initiate many of their own learning activities, developing their independence in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485522 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1067800 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 14

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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 2015 and lives in Hambleton on the outskirts of Selby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4 and works with two registered assistants.

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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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