Childminder EY450551

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2017 5 March 2013

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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 build strong attachments, with warm interactions helping them to feel safe in their surroundings. The childminder and her assistant skilfully play alongside the children to enhance their learning. They are sensitive and responsive to children's individual needs. Children are eager to play and make choices from the easily accessible resources, both indoors and outdoors.  Children behave well. Practitioners provide a consistent approach to managing behaviour, encouraging them to share, take turns and use good manners.  Children are cared for in a homely environment, praised highly by parents. Children are well supported when they start in the setting and settle quickly. The childminder gathers information about children's care needs from parents on entry and follows home routines well. Partnerships with parents are good.  The childminder has successfully addressed the actions raised at the last inspection.

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This provision is good

She is dedicated to improving her setting and continues to attend training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder is well organised and is passionate about her role. Practitioners work well together for the benefit of the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, strategies to support younger children's speech and language skills are not sharply focused.  Systems for performance management and supervision are not yet focusing enough on evaluating and developing teaching skills, to increase the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for children.

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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 further the teaching methods used that help the youngest children's developing speech and language skills  strengthen systems for performance management and supervision that evaluate the impact of the quality of teaching on children's learning and raise the quality of practice to a higher level.

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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 had a tour of the areas used for childminding. She also completed a joint observation with the childminder. The inspector spoke to the practitioners and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's and her assistants' qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of all people living and working on the premises.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and children's assessment records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, provided on the day of inspection

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants are aware of the signs of abuse and understand the importance of reporting any concerns promptly. The childminder regularly reviews her policies and procedures and adapts policies to take account of new information. The setting is very secure. The childminder effectively evaluates different aspects of her provision. She has introduced an online assessment system and has started to use this to oversee all children's progress across the setting. She understands about supporting children moving on to the next stage in their education, such as school or nursery. The childminder encourages parents' feedback and this is very positive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her team plan a wide range of activities for children to enjoy on a daily basis. They generally demonstrate many aspects of good teaching and interactions with children are fun. The childminder provides a wide range of high-quality resources and toys for children to choose from. Children thoroughly enjoy drawing using chalks. They learn how to hold the chalks effectively and practise early writing and physical skills. Practitioners discuss the marks and drawings made, to support children's understanding of their achievements. This promotes their self-esteem and confidence effectively. Babies enjoy investigating small play vehicles and discovering what moves. Their explorations are encouraged, enhancing their physical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants know children well. They recognise when children are tired and intervene with cuddles, providing additional support and reassurance. Babies' individual care needs are discussed with parents and met within the routines of the day. Practitioners have clear behavioural expectations and children respond well to gentle reminders about these. For example, children begin to play with the water and are skilfully supported to share items with their friends. Children's good health is supported and they learn about healthy lifestyles, for example, through positive food choices, consistent hygiene practices and physical play, indoors and outdoors. Children are eager to play in the garden. They enjoy kicking a ball to the assistant and learn how to kick it back successfully.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children move around confidently and safely, exploring the environment. They listen, follow instructions and know routines well. Children are becoming increasingly independent in self-care skills. They are keen to find their coat and shoes. Children develop effective relationships with other children and share and take turns well. They are gaining confidence and good social skills. Children develop a love of books and quietly sit down with these. They enjoy using props to interact in their favourite nursery rhymes. Children are learning a wide range of skills and demonstrate enthusiasm for their play and learning. This prepares them for the next stage in their learning, such as preschool and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450551 Local authority York Inspection number 1042780 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and Christmas holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works alongside one other registered childminder and two assistants. They all hold appropriate qualifications at level 2 or 3. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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