Childminder EY488838

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2017 Not applicable

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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 plans exciting activities for children which are based on their individual goals and interests. Children display enthusiasm as they persevere to develop new skills. They make good progress in all aspects of their learning.  The childminder has established and maintained excellent relationships with parents. She values their contributions and actively seeks to engage them in their children's development. Partnership working is effective and this helps to promote continuity.  Children have developed secure bonds with the childminder and demonstrate they feel safe and happy here. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being.  The childminder provides indoor and outdoor environments which are welcoming, safe and highly stimulating for children. She ensures children can access a range of well- kept resources independently and encourages them to develop their imaginative skills.

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This provision is good

 The childminder regularly reflects on how well she meets the needs of the children and families who use her service. She gathers extensive information to help her drive forward continual improvements and promote the best possible outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer opportunities for the youngest children to build on their awareness of other people and places in the wider world.

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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 opportunities for the youngest children to build on their awareness of other people, places and communities beyond their own

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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 spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's and her assistant's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder and also the arrangements for self- evaluation.  The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder seeks many opportunities to develop her skills, ideas and teaching practice, such as through a range of training and network groups. For example, the childminder has recently introduced the use of a toy giraffe, which children take home, then bring back to share their home experiences in the setting. This has had a positive impact on the childminder's relationships with children and their families. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has robust procedures which she implements to keep children safe, such as practising fire drills. She is confident to report concerns about children's welfare and monitors their attendance. The childminder uses her assistant on an occasional basis. However, she ensures he is familiar with her policies and procedures to promote consistency in their practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress well and identifies the next steps towards their goals. She completes observations of their learning and regularly shares these with parents and other settings children attend, such as school, to promote continuity. The childminder teaches children a range of skills through their play. For example, older children thoroughly enjoy digging through the sand and show delight as they find and match the different shapes on their cards. The childminder enhances their play by providing further resources to paint. She challenges them to mix different colours and make predictions about how the colours might change. Children develop the skills they need to start school, for example, their critical thinking, creative and mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers extensive information from parents and families to help her get to know children's needs. She respects parents' wishes and young children benefit from following established routines. Settling-in procedures are implemented effectively and the environment is very calm. The childminder manages children's behaviour positively. For example, she helps them to take turns and be considerate towards each other. Children welcome the praise from her and have a clear understanding of her boundaries and high expectations. They show they feel valued and develop high levels of self-esteem and confidence. The childminder ensures children have regular exercise and opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they sing songs and join in with the actions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and work within the typical stages of development. The childminder understands how to help babies and young children learn to walk, talk and become active learners. Older children show high levels of concentration and are able to focus on self-chosen experiences independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488838 Local authority York Inspection number 1013654 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Strensall on the outskirts of York. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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