Childminder EY407999

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2016 17 March 2015

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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 the last inspection and has successfully addressed the weaknesses in her practice. Information from observations and assessments is used to provide well-targeted activities and experiences that are tailored to children's individual needs.  The childminder is reflective. She listens to the views of parents and identifies what she needs to do, in order to improve. She believes that all children deserve the best possible start in life and strives to provide good quality care.  The childminder is kind and caring. She develops excellent relationships with children from their very first day in the setting. This helps children to settle quickly into their new environment and make the most of the wide range of opportunities and experiences on offer.  The childminder exchanges information about children's learning with parents and other settings. This helps the childminder to complement learning taking place elsewhere and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development activities are not highly focused on improving the quality of teaching.  The childminder does not always give children enough time to think and respond to the questions that she asks.

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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 focus of professional development activities to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level  give children plenty of time to think about and respond to the questions that are asked to further develop their thinking and speaking skills.

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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 and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adult members of the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is experienced and understands her responsibility to promote children's well-being. She regularly checks that she has the most up-to-date information regarding local child protection procedures. This means that she knows the action to take if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder is well qualified and committed to her role. She seeks out and uses training to update her knowledge and skills, particularly relating to developments in early years practice. The childminder is proactive and seeks support from her improvement officer. This has helped to secure improvements and provided specific support for families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses some good teaching techniques. She explains what is happening as children mix colours together during their painting activity. This helps children to understand how colours can be changed. Children feed the animals. This helps them to learn how to care for living things and the environment. The childminder supports children to look closely at similarities and change. They choose and pick a pear from the tree to enjoy as part of their healthy snack. The childminder develops children's ideas and adds resources to stimulate their learning even further. For example, real coins are used in the toy till and writing equipment is available both indoors and outdoors. This helps children to develop the key skills that they need for future learning and, eventually, school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to develop their understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, she supports and encourages them to mount the stairs safely as they go to the bathroom to wash their hands. She also demonstrates how to use knives safely to peel and chop fruit for snack. The childminder encourages children to be independent and make their own choices. For example, they freely choose where and what they want to play with. Children spending their first day in the setting are supported particularly well. They are given time and space to explore their new surroundings and join in at their own pace. Children follow familiar routines and boundaries, helping to promote their emotional well-being and sense of security. The childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities to be physically active. She plans activities to help children to develop confidence and learn new skills, such as swimming.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress towards the early learning goals. They demonstrate friendly behaviour as they cooperate and share. Children enjoy being imaginative and use a wide range of props and resources to support their role play. They enjoy the responsibility of carrying out small tasks and ask for help when they need it.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407999 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1050883 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Ruswarp, near Whitby. She operates all year round from 8am to 4.30pm, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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