Childminder EY445987

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 November 2016 12 October 2012

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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 is very committed to improving and maintaining the quality of her practice and provision. She is proactive in seeking to advance her knowledge and skills. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children.  Since her last inspection, the childminder has improved the way she plans for children's next steps in learning. Activities are well matched to children's individual interests and capabilities to promote their enthusiasm for learning.  The childminder is warm and caring. She offers children a home-from-home environment and builds strong relationships with every child in her care. Children are settled, happy and confident. Their emotional well-being is highly promoted.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder is skilful at supporting children's communication and language skills. She talks clearly, listens carefully to children and uses questions to engage them in conversations. Children make good progress in

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This provision is good

relation to their starting points.  Children's individual care needs and routines are incorporated into the day. Children rest and sleep in line with their requirements. They build their independence skills when they feed themselves during mealtimes and attempt to put on their own coats ready for outdoor play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder gathers some initial information from parents, she does not find out what children can already do when they first start.  Reflections on the quality of provision do not identify sharply targeted priorities to help enhance all areas of practice even further.

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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

 enhance the level of initial information obtained from parents, in order to plan more precisely for children's progress from when they first start  sharpen the focus of reflections that help identify the highest priorities for improvements and raise the quality of provision to consistently outstanding levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and sought the views of parents from the written evidence provided. The inspector also talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation form and plans for improvement.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's health and welfare. She can confidently explain the reporting procedures to follow should she have a child protection concern about a child. The childminder has effective policies and procedures in place which she uses well. She has made herself aware of how to identify any children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas about right or wrong. Overall, partnerships with parents are good. Parents receive detailed information about their child's day, progress and achievements through effective systems of communication. Written comments from parents indicate that they are very happy with the care for their children and the interesting activities and outings the childminder organises to support their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and successfully provides children with a wide variety of experiences to help them make good progress in all areas of their learning. She has a very good understanding of how children learn. The childminder regularly observes and assesses children in their play and links this to their stages of development. She uses what she knows about children to ensure that they are challenged and adapts activities according to their future learning needs. Children eagerly watch toy cars whizz along a spiral track. They are encouraged to count and identify the colours of the vehicles. This helps to promote children's understanding of colours and their early mathematical skills as they learn about faster and slower. Younger children are encouraged to look at books. They sit well, listen intently and show an interest in the illustrations on each page. Children enjoy many opportunities to sing familiar songs. They clap and laugh when they

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

identify the animals in the story and find the corresponding finger puppet. The childminder supports children's imagination and role play effectively, helping them to become absorbed in the activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of the wider world. For example, they visit local toddler groups, parks and the library. This supports them to develop good social skills and to learn about the community which they are part of. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns. Children are very well behaved, polite and play very well together. Children have access to a small outdoor area and enjoy opportunities for daily exercise. This contributes to children being able to practise physical skills and promotes their large-muscle development. Effective hygiene routines are in place and children are learning about the benefits of adopting a healthy lifestyle. Children get plenty of fresh fruit at snack time and regular drinks of water throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. They are sociable and form positive relationships with each other. They are motivated to learn new things and confidently initiate their own play. They choose and select toys and activities for themselves. They gain the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445987 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1060172 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for 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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