Childminder EY449223

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2017 24 January 2013

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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

 Teaching is inspirational. The childminder is extremely knowledgeable about the different ways that young children learn. Educational programmes are sharply focused and give children excellent support to build on what they already know and can do.  Children thrive in an environment where their care, learning and development is of the utmost importance. They quickly develop a strong sense of belonging and confidently engage in a vast range of activities and experiences. They develop a remarkably positive attitude to learning that helps to prepare them extremely well for school.  The childminder scrutinises every aspect of her practice. She seeks the views of parents, children and other professionals to help her identify precise areas for development and enhance outcomes for children. This demonstrates an excellent capacity to continue building on her already outstanding practice.  The childminder has an exceptional knowledge of children's individual abilities. This

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This provision is outstanding

helps her to swiftly identify those who may be slower to develop key skills. She then tailors her teaching to children's specific needs to help them to make rapid progress.  Parents are extremely happy with the care and learning provided. They take an active role in assessing children's progress and achievements. They state that communication with the childminder is so effective that the support their children receive is seamless.  Children form extremely secure attachments with the childminder and her assistants.

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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 evaluate the impact of enhanced teaching strategies used to promote mathematical development on children's progress in this area of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas accessed by children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistants at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at supporting documents, such as evidence of the suitability checks carried out on persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder and discussed how she plans for children's learning and supports their continued progress.  The inspector spoke to children and two parents during the inspection and took account of their views. She also considered additional written feedback provided from other parents who were not present at the time of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is a qualified teacher and prioritises her own continued development. This contributes to her expert knowledge of how to promote children's learning. She provides her assistants with a remarkable level of support. They are highly reflective practitioners who are committed to developing their own teaching practice to the highest levels. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder prioritises children's well-being and has clear procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. Partnerships with other professionals are well established and contribute to a cohesive approach that helps to strengthen children's learning and development. The childminder closely analyses children's progress. She has found that children could make even better progress in mathematics and is introducing more focused teaching strategies to support this.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is particularly skilled at supporting children of all ages, with a range of learning needs and abilities. Teaching is flexible and responsive, presenting exceptionally well-targeted challenges for each child. For example, older children weigh and measure ingredients as they make soup. Younger children enjoy the experience of pouring, mixing and using all of their senses as they explore fruit and herbs. Children's interests and learning preferences are seamlessly woven into plans for their learning. For example, boys who are reluctant to engage in activities that promote skills in literacy and mathematics, join in eagerly with outdoor activities where they prefer to learn. They use a tape measure to measure structures and make notes on a clipboard of their findings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children bound through the door each morning, looking forward to their day. They have an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. They confidently talk about the benefits of healthy foods and exercise, and they demonstrate how to use and carry scissors correctly. The childminder provides exceptional support for children at times of change. She has introduced resources to support a child who is moving to another country. Children are highly independent and are responsible for their personal care and belongings from a very early age. They develop into capable, confident children. Children's behaviour is commendable. They respond to consistent boundaries. Older children talk through disagreements and resolve their own conflicts. They benefit from an abundance of praise and attention that helps to raise their self-esteem to the highest levels. Children are consistently absorbed in their learning and are highly motivated and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

curious. They benefit from a meticulously planned environment and first-rate resources that support them to lead and extend their learning independently.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress. Those children who need extra support, catch up rapidly and most children achieve levels of development beyond what is expected for their age range. Children are highly cooperative and readily help one another. Older children help younger ones with tasks and demonstrate new skills to help them learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449223 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1066028 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Scorton area of Richmond, North Yorkshire. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She employs three assistants, one of whom holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Tuesday to Friday. She receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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