Childminder EY339939

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 November 2016 3 December 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 excellent progress since the last inspection. She has reflected on areas for development and has put many effective measures in place. This has helped to raise standards and provide children and their families with a greatly improved service.  The quality of teaching indoors is consistently strong. The childminder plans a well resourced and organised environment which supports and motivates children in their play and activities.  Children show excellent levels of concentration and focus during activities that they have chosen for themselves. They are imaginative and use resources well to recreate roles and experiences.  Partnership working is well established. The childminder has made excellent links with other professionals, such as nursery teachers. They work together well and regularly exchange information to support children's ongoing progress and development.  The childminder has a calm and consistent approach to managing children's behaviour.

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This provision is good

She uses positive praise and encouragement, which helps them to better understand what is expected. This promotes children's emotional well-being and their ability to cooperate and to follow routines and boundaries.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The outdoor environment does not yet fully provide children with a rich and stimulating experience across all areas of learning.

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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

 develop further the outdoor environment and offer even more high-quality play, activities and experiences for children across all areas of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked for any changes in adult members of the household and looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of parents' views provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps abreast of any changes and is aware of the local child protection procedures. This helps her to be prepared in the event that she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder provides a safe environment for children where any risks are identified, assessed and minimised. She ensures that she has all the relevant information to maintain and fully promote children's individual health needs. These multiple ways demonstrate how effectively the childminder safeguards and promotes the welfare of children in her care. The childminder has developed a very good relationship with another childminder. She uses this support particularly well to identify and develop aspects of outstanding practice. This has also helped to develop her self-confidence and inspires her to improve even further. Daily reflection is now part of the childminder's routine. She is constantly

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

considering what has gone well and what could be improved. Children are very much at the heart of this reflection. For example, children give their ideas about how they want to set up activities and the environment. The childminder has done a great deal of research. She has built on her already good knowledge, understanding and experience and explored areas of child development even further. For example, she has developed her understanding of how to support children to manage their feelings and behaviour. These many improvements have made a significant impact on her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder, overall, provides very effective support for children as they play and take part in activities. She helps and supports them to develop their own ideas using a wide range of materials in different ways. They use their imagination to recreate experiences and use pegs and sticks to make aeroplanes and the airport. The childminder listens as children talk about and recall past events linked to their family. She then skilfully extends the conversation and supports them to develop their language and communication skills. The childminder works hard to complement children's learning taking place in nursery. For example, children show their interest in writing, particularly their name. The childminder models and supports them to master new skills, such as writing clearly identifiable letters. Children delight as they have a go, succeed and celebrate their achievements. This helps to prepare them well for future experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder fully promotes children's developing awareness of healthy lifestyles. In particular, she introduces them to a range of new fruits to taste and plans activities to make fruit fun. For example, children use a range of tools to cut interesting shapes and prepare fruit for snack time. The childminder has carried out research in this area and also provided support for parents, such as how to pack a healthy lunchbox. Parents say that children ask for fruit at home that they have enjoyed with the childminder. The childminder draws children's attention to safety as they use scissors during their self- chosen activities. Children are encouraged to be careful, at the same time doing as much as they can for themselves. Children have opportunities to spend time outdoors on walks and trips to the park. This helps to support their physical development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339939 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1058319 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Scarborough. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. 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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Telephone number

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