Childminder EY400269

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 August 2017 12 June 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 is very enthusiastic and provides a welcoming home-from-home environment. She is knowledgeable about children's individual care needs. This supports children to feel emotionally secure and valued.  The childminder is skilled at interacting and engaging with children during their play. She speaks to them clearly and asks questions, which encourage them to extend their ideas. Children have good communication and language skills.  Children have access to a wide range of age-appropriate toys and resources which they can access independently. This helps to give them freedom to make choices about their own play.  The childminder is an excellent role model. She places great emphasis on teaching children socially acceptable behaviour. Children are respectful, they use good manners and happily follow the age-appropriate rules and boundaries that are in place.  The childminder is keen to develop her service further. She uses her self-evaluation to

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This provision is good

identify improvements to provide positive learning outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough detailed information from parents about their children's prior development, to support her in identifying children's starting points and to help her to plan more accurately for their learning from the outset.

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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

 extend the information gathered from parents to include children's prior knowledge and skills when they start at the setting, to help plan for their next steps in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home accessed by children and observed the quality of teaching.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector scrutinised relevant documentation, including suitability checks, policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of their views from parents of the service provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very good knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands the procedures in place to report any concerns about children's safety or welfare. The childminder attends training on a range of safeguarding issues and keeps up to date with changes in legalisation to ensure her procedures are current. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments in her home and outings to identify and minimise any potential hazards to children. The childminder shares information about children's development with parents and keeps them up to date with what their child has been doing each day. She shares relevant information about children's progress with other professionals. For example, the local pre-school, working together to meet each child's care and learning needs through a consistent approach.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is effective. The well-qualified childminder effectively monitors children's progress, to help identify any areas where they may need additional help. Planned activities are clearly focused on their next steps and are adapted to follow their interests. Children enjoy playing with small-world figures. The childminder plays alongside children providing a narrative. She asks skilful questions about the characters and encourages children to anticipate and explain what might happen next. Children use a range of past experiences and their imagination to talk to the childminder as they play. Children learn about the world around them. For example, they mix with other children and gain social skills while attending play sessions and toddler groups.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's work is displayed which helps children to develop a sense of belonging and boosts their self-esteem. They effectively learn to manage their own self-care tasks. For example, they cooperate during hygiene routines and feed themselves. The childminder provides children with healthy foods and drinks, to help their understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children have many opportunities to be physically active. They access the childminder's garden and make regular visits to local parks. This helps to support their good health and physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are acquiring the necessary skills for their future learning and their eventual move on to school. Children have good listening skills. They follow instructions well and have good opportunities to develop their interest in books. They count during everyday routines and activities, supporting their mathematical development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400269 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1094075 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and is registered to work 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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