Childminder EY431414

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2017 15 January 2015

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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 a kind and caring approach. Settling-in arrangements are thoughtfully planned to support children's emotional well-being. Children have strong bonds with the childminder and are self-assured and relaxed in her care.  Teaching is consistently strong. The childminder follows children's lead and skilfully interacts to extend activities and challenge children appropriately. Children are keen learners who make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder uses play-based activities to promote children's mathematical skills particularly well. She uses every available opportunity to support children to count and talk about shape and size. Children use positional language and are beginning to calculate.  Children are independent and enjoy helping with age-appropriate tasks. For example, they handle tools safely as they prepare and chop fruit for snack.  The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents. She uses a variety of

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This provision is good

communication methods to exchange information with them and promote children's learning, both in the setting and at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's programme of professional development is not meticulously focused on raising the quality of her teaching to the highest levels.  The childminder has not fully considered the best ways to support children to gain awareness of different people, cultures and customs.

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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 professional development activities and focus more precisely on improving teaching skills to an even higher level  provide increased opportunities for children to gain awareness of different people, cultures and customs beyond their own.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises that are used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household and a sample of policies and procedures and discussed assessments of children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and knows how to refer concerns to the relevant authorities. She completes thorough risk assessment to minimise potential hazards and maintain a safe environment for children. The childminder is committed to developing her service. She uses self-evaluation well to drive continued improvement. Feedback is obtained from parents and children to ensure that planned developments are pertinent. The childminder works closely with the local school and exchanges relevant information to promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder obtains in-depth information from parents about children's interests and learning at home. She uses this to plan challenging activities that build on children's existing skills and knowledge. Children play imaginatively with animal figures and create stories around the toys. The childminder skilfully interacts and models role play. She expertly questions children and encourages them to share ideas and recall past experiences. Children listen to stories with interest and excitedly talk about the pictures. They are developing good mathematical skills and competently count and sort objects by size. The patient childminder provides sensitive guidance to help children to solve problems independently as they complete jigsaws. She monitors children's progress closely to close any gaps in their learning. Observations and assessments are accurate and used successfully to plan for children's ongoing learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are inquisitive and eagerly explore their surroundings, selecting activities and resources. The supportive childminder encourages children to share resources fairly and play amicably together. She constantly praises children to raise their self-esteem. Children are polite and very well behaved. They are physically active and enjoy jumping and rolling. The childminder offers daily opportunities for outdoor play and takes children on trips to places of interest. She provides healthy snacks and ensures that good hygiene practices are followed, in order to promote children's good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. Young children frequently imitate words and make sounds in response to the childminder's warm interactions. They select objects by name and can follow simple instructions. Older children are articulate communicators who ask questions to clarify their thinking. Children become engrossed in their play and are eager to join in with activities and discussions. These skills help to prepare children well for later moves on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431414 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1094988 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Harrogate. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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