Childminder EY488204

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2017 Not applicable

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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 childminder is passionate about providing high-quality care and learning for all children. She constantly reflects on her practice and ensures that she has the most up- to-date knowledge and understanding of childcare issues and legislation.  Children are making exceptional progress in their learning and development. The childminder provides highly stimulating and exciting activities. Her interactions with children are superb and highly focussed on children learning new skills and knowledge.  The childminder creates a welcoming and nurturing environment. She meets children's emotional and care needs impeccably well. Children have high levels of confidence and self-esteem, and freely explore the environment while in the childminder's care.  Children are consistently challenged in their play. The childminder meticulously plans activities and learning opportunities to capture children's imaginations and create awe

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This provision is outstanding

and wonder.  The childminder has created excellent partnerships with other professionals. She is pro- active and shares children's learning with other settings that they attend to complement their learning. In addition, parents are fully included in their child's development. Partnerships with parents are exemplary.  The childminder rigorously evaluates her own knowledge. She works without compromise to build on her skills. She reads numerous articles, works with other providers and accesses a wide range of training opportunities.

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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 strengthen the already excellent process of skilfully supporting children's move to school.

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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 had a tour of the setting.  The inspector spoke with children and the childminder during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is ambitious and has a clear drive to continually improve her already excellent provision. She has clear priorities for improvement and constantly strives to deliver first-rate teaching. The childminder plans to further strengthen the process for supporting children's move to school. She actively seeks the views of parents and children, obtaining these through a wide variety of ways including electronic mail, letters and daily discussions. A clear two-way flow of information about children's development is sent to parents weekly. The childminder works harmoniously with parents to support children's next steps in learning. She is quick to access support from other professionals, if required, working on mutually agreed targets to support children to make rapid progress. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to safeguard children, including the relevant authorities to refer any concerns to. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is extremely focussed on supporting children to acquire an abundance of skills and knowledge. She closely monitors their learning and observes them as they play. She skilfully interjects in children's play when appropriate, and allows them time to play independently to master new skills and ideas. The childminder ignites children's imaginations. For example, children delight in reading books about bears; the childminder uses this fascination to engage in pretend play and facilitates a teddy-bears picnic. She uses this opportunity to discuss healthy eating, leading to discussion about how bears and children like to exercise. Children are developing an exceptional ability to communicate with adults and each other. The childminder skilfully uses questions to promote children's thinking and conversations skills. For example, she asks, 'What do you think?' when children ask her questions about why the bears fear the dark in the story. Children work

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

together to think up theories and become deeply engrossed in their learning. The childminder rigorously assesses children's learning and ensures their next steps are always challenging. Children are very well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children behave impeccably. They are kind, caring and considerate. The childminder teaches children manners and has high expectations of them all. She has an exceptional knowledge of children's individual needs and manages these with precision. The childminder provides children with a wealth of opportunities to eat healthily and exercise. Children are learning the capabilities of their bodies. For example, they negotiate obstacles extremely well and have an excellent understanding of risks.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are motivated and engaged in their learning. They focus exceptionally well on tasks and have very high levels of concentration. Children willingly share their thoughts, ideas and real-life experiences with each other. They are always excited to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488204 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1011939 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Huby near Harrogate. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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