Childminder EY482153

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 October 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

 Children are engaged and motivated to learn. The childminder plans a wide range of activities that supports children to make good progress in their development. Activities are interesting and challenging for children. They are learning new skills and the childminder gives them plenty of time to practise them.  The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of each child's individual needs. She follows their routines closely and keeps parents informed of their day. Children's well-being is complemented between home and the setting.  The childminder has created good partnerships with other professionals. She is proactive in seeking help and advice, when required. The childminder reads a wealth of articles on childcare subjects and is committed to developing her knowledge and understanding further.  Children are highly confident and self-assured. They explore the childminder's home and choose what they would like to play with. The childminder is always close to them

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This provision is good

for reassurance. Children feel safe and secure in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather the views of parents, in order to help evaluate her setting.  The childminder does not have clear plans to improve her good practice to outstanding.

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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

 seek the views of parents more consistently and use these to enhance the effectiveness self-evaluation  devise well-targeted action plans that help raise the already good practice to outstanding.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies, procedures, children's development files and evidence of the suitability of adult household members.  The inspector read letters from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and understanding of how to protect children. She has clear safeguarding policy and procedures, and knows where to access help and support if she is worried a child is being abused. The childminder's home is safe and secure. Children move around and play safely. The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. The childminder has created good relationships with the local schools and other childminders. She shares ideas and information with them and understands the importance of working cooperatively to support children's development and, ultimately, be prepared for school. The childminder is committed to accessing training courses to ensure her teaching practice is strong.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans for children's individual needs. She extends their learning through a range of activities and has a very good understanding of how to support children to progress in their learning and development. The childminder ensures that children have a good variety of experiences in their play, helping them to make independent choices that motivate them to learn. The childminder creates stimulating experiences. One example of this is hiding objects underneath cereals so that children can dig for items. Children develop their communication skills as the childminder engages in conversation as they excitedly dig. She also supports children's mathematical skills as they fill and empty containers. The childminder observes children as they play, she effortlessly extends their learning and uses her knowledge to closely assess and monitor their progress. Parents are fully included in their child's learning. The childminder uses an electronic learning journal

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and shares information on children's achievements daily. Parents comment on feeling very involved and that the childminder excels at sharing the activities and observations of their children with them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children and the childminder have created very strong relationships. The childminder is kind and caring, she thoroughly understands each child's physical and emotional needs and meets these well. For instance, when children become tired she immediately comforts them and puts them down for a sleep. The childminder provides a range of healthy snacks and meals for children. She encourages outdoor play and children use the large garden regularly for exercise and active play. Children are very well settled and behave well. The childminder reminds them of the behaviour expected and children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are very well prepared for their next stage of learning and school. They have a desire to learn, listen well and enjoy exploring. Children are learning how to dress themselves, follow simple instructions and manage their own hygiene needs. Furthermore, children have good concentration skills, persist at tasks and involve themselves fully in activities, using their own ideas well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482153 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 994187 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 5

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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 Low Worsall near Yarm. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and 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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