Childminder EY265664

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2017 14 December 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. Children enjoy an excellent range of well- planned experiences which contributes to the rapid progress they make in their learning.  The childminder's setting is extremely well organised and offers a wide range of carefully selected resources for children to use in different ways. This helps develop children's thinking skills.  The childminder is highly dedicated to meeting the specific needs of individual families. Parents comment that this is a particular strength of the childminder's provision and they feel very confident leaving their children in her care.  Young children are extremely confident. They invite others into their play and are beginning to show respect towards each other.  The childminder is highly skilled in managing children's behaviour. She uses a variety of successful techniques, in partnership with parents, and is an excellent role model.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is very warm and welcoming and places a high priority on children's emotional well-being. This helps children settle quickly in the setting.  The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. She is diligent and carries out research into children's needs to ensure that her risk assessments take account of all possible hazards.  The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She is a highly reflective practitioner and frequently evaluates her provision, taking into account the views of children, parents and other professionals.

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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

 continue to enhance the excellent range of learning opportunities for children in the outdoor environment.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has recently relocated and has completed training in line with her Local Safeguarding Children Board. She has a very good awareness of how to safeguard children. The childminder is highly committed to professional development. She identifies courses to enhance her practice and invests in literature to deepen her outstanding knowledge of how children learn. She supervises her assistant and provides regular training. The childminder has developed strong links with the local authority early years team and has used feedback exceptionally well, in a small space of time, to develop her provision. The childminder is extremely passionate about providing the very best care for children and is considering how to build on the excellent learning opportunities for children outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The well qualified childminder provides parents with regular observations and suggested next steps for children's learning. She uses a variety of formats to suit the preferences of parents, such as daily diaries and online applications. This contributes to the high level of engagement parents demonstrate in their children's learning. She has an excellent understanding of how to develop children's speech and language. She takes children on weekly outings to the local library and children borrow books to share at home. The childminder exploits all opportunities to develop children's understanding of mathematical concepts. For example, she introduces measurements when children try to fit small princess shoes on big feet. The childminder regularly reviews children's progress, sharing this with parents. Any gaps in learning are identified and exceptionally well planned for.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the setting and the sound of hearty laughter is heard as children play. This helps promote a love of learning from an early age. Children demonstrate strong attachments to the childminder. They confidently approach her for help. The childminder gathers in-depth information about children's care needs when they start at the setting and implements care routines very well. This provides continuity for children at home and in the setting. The childminder places a strong emphasis on teaching children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, she encourages children to be active by taking them to play ball sports at the local park. Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder uses positive reinforcement which helps build children's self- esteem and supports good manners.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are extremely independent and capable leaders of their own learning. They enjoy playing with cars and explore the different surfaces which have been thoughtfully provided to extend learning. They enjoy creating their own role play with toy foods and kitchen resources. They develop their physical skills and they move their bodies to the rhythm of music. Children make excellent progress. The skills they are acquiring prepare them exceptionally well for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY265664 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1068318 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 12 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Tadcaster. 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. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded education for two-, 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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