Childminder EY336159

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2016 26 January 2016

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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

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has reviewed the way she assesses children's ongoing progress. She successfully uses the information gained from her observations to plan for children's future learning.  The childminder is a good role model and gives clear guidance to children about what is acceptable behaviour. Children are encouraged to respect one another and to understand their own feelings and emotions.  The childminder implements a good range of policies and procedures, which helps to provide a safe and secure environment for children.  The childminder has a relaxed nature and offers a welcoming, homely environment. This helps children to settle easily and build secure attachments to her. Children demonstrate in their play that they are emotionally secure and feel safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not considered further ways to enhance her programme of continuous professional development.  The childminder does not fully make the most of opportunities to involve parents and carers in their child's learning so that they can work together to help children to make even better progress.

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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

 make the most of professional development opportunities that strengthen the quality of the provision even further  enhance ways of working with parents and carers and provide more opportunities for them to support their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation document, evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members, children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the possible signs that would alert her to children at risk of harm. She knows how to make a referral through the appropriate channels to her local authority. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings. She has established links with the local school to further support children's learning and development. The childminder has worked hard to address the actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. She evaluates her service, reflecting on her strengths and areas that she wants to further improve. The childminder has established good partnerships with other professionals. She seeks advice and support in order to ensure that she fully meets the needs of children. Parents are very complimentary about the care the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. She asks questions, encourages children to respond and engages them in interesting conversations. When reading books the childminder points to objects and encourages children to tell her their names. She praises children to help raise their self-esteem and confidence as they attempt new words. The childminder interacts well with children and extends their ideas during play. For example, she supports children's early literacy skills as they use different coloured pens to draw and to create colourful pictures. Children feel proud and they are confident to have a go at activities. The childminder uses her good knowledge of children's interests and learning needs to extend their skills further. Children develop a love for books and often seek the childminder's engagement. She helps to teach older children mathematical skills during daily activities. For example, she regularly counts with children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder fulfils her responsibility for completing the progress check for children aged between two and three years.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to be active. They enjoy time spent outdoors each day, which contributes to their good health and supports their physical skills. For example, children are involved in regular trips into the community, including visits to the local train station. The childminder talks about the importance of safety throughout children's daily routines. For example, they learn about road safety when out and about in the environment. The childminder supports children well to develop their own self-care skills. For example, children confidently wash their own hands before handling food. She provides children with fresh fruit for snacks and encourages children's parents to provide them with healthy meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are motivated and enthusiastic learners. Children independently access their own resources and help to tidy up after activities. Children acquire the skills they need for future learning, helping to prepare them for the move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336159 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1058307 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Malton, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for 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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