Childminder EY448240

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2017 1 February 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

 Teaching is consistently good with some outstanding elements. Children are prepared well for moving on to school, when the time comes. They are enthusiastic learners, who demonstrate a strong willingness to try new things.  Links with schools and other early years providers are exemplary. The childminder exchanges comprehensive information with them to promote consistency of care. She finds out what children are learning elsewhere and complements this through activities in the setting.  Children are exceptionally independent and have excellent self-care skills. They proficiently complete routine tasks and help tidy away activities when they have finished.  The childminder follows an astute programme of professional development and continually updates and extends her knowledge. This helps to equip her with the skills needed to deliver high-quality learning experiences.  Children are supported to overcome challenges and solve problems independently. For

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This provision is good

example, the childminder creates a pretend igloo using a sheet and does not leave an entrance. She challenges children to think about how they will get inside.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather in-depth information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start.  The childminder does not provide the best possible opportunities for children to learn calculation skills.

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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

 gather more comprehensive information from parents about children's achievements and skills on entry  provide increased opportunities for children to develop calculation skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults in the household. She looked at a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures and discussed children's assessments.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation procedures and priorities for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The accomplished childminder is committed to maintaining high standards. She has a good understanding of how children learn and monitors their progress closely, in order to close any gaps in learning. The childminder successfully reflects on her practice and uses her findings to make relevant improvements. She seeks the views of children and parents to ensure that planned developments meet their needs. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is trained well in child protection issues and knows how to alert the authorities to abuse or neglect. She carefully risk assesses her home and ensures that children are safe during outings. The childminder has good relationships with parents. Overall, she exchanges relevant information to promote continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and uses accurate observation and assessment to plan for their ongoing learning. She plans a range of purposeful activities that she knows children will enjoy. Children are motivated and eager to join in. They play imaginatively together and use available resources as props. The childminder interacts skilfully to guide, stretch and enhance children's learning. She asks a good range of questions and encourages children to expand on their answers. Children play with animal figures and engage in discussions about where they live. The childminder uses reference books and shows children an atlas to teach them key facts about arctic animals. Children develop good dexterity and learn mathematical concepts as they manipulate and mould dough and learn about size and positional language. They concentrate intently as they thread cereal rings onto pipe cleaners and make bird feeders. The childminder provides sensitive

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

guidance and helps children to persevere.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment. Children have strong bonds with her and clearly enjoy her company. Settling-in arrangements are tailored to children's individual needs and help them to feel safe and secure. Children behave very well and are polite and respectful to others. They enjoy exploring woodland areas, where they excitedly collect natural items. The childminder helps children to examine objects they find and talk about how they vary in appearance and size. Children know the daily routine well and intuitively wash their hands before snack. They enjoy walks around the village and visits to see the childminder's horses. This supports children's physical well-being and good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress towards the early learning goals and are eager to learn. They are articulate communicators, who initiate conversation with others. Children count and talk about size. They confidently make decisions about their play and pursue their own interests. Children have good small-muscle skills and move freely in a range of different ways. They maintain concentration and remain focused during activities and discussions. These skills help to prepare children well for their future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448240 Local authority York Inspection number 1065965 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 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in a village on the outskirts of York. She operates all year round from 7.55am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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