Childminder EY456978

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2017 16 July 2013

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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 warm and caring and clearly enjoys her role. She is highly responsive to children's needs, such as when they are tired or need comfort and reassurance.  Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care. Effective risk assessments are carried out and necessary actions taken to minimise hazards. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe.  The childminder embraces children's individual learning styles and preferences when planning for their learning. For example, there are good opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors to explore aspects of the natural world.  The childminder observes and assesses children's development to ensure that they are making good progress. This close monitoring helps her to identify what children need to learn next across all areas of learning.  Children benefit from a range of interesting experiences in the setting and wider

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This provision is good

community. They use different equipment and explore nature when participating in the many planned outings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gain detailed information about children's development from parents before children start with her. This does not enable her to plan even more effectively as soon as children attend.  The childminder has not established a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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 sought from parents about what children already know and can do, to plan even more effectively as soon as children start  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development to drive the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and people living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with current legislation and procedures. As a result, she has a good understanding of what to do should a child be at risk of harm. The childminder seeks parents' views to help evaluate her provision and she values their input. Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents say they are well informed about their child's progress. They comment very positively about the care and learning opportunities provided by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder carefully plans a wide range of activities to help children make good progress. Good use is made of community groups to give children additional learning opportunities. For example, she takes children to a music group where they have lots of fun while they learn how to socialise with their peers. The childminder also makes the most of everyday routines to promote children's development and self-esteem. For example, during nappy changing she talks to children, encouraging their language acquisition, and gives them her full attention. The childminder introduces basic mathematical concepts as children play when she talks about size, shape and quantity. Much care is given to ensuring the environment is stimulating and welcoming. For example, resources reflect children's interests and photographs of people who are special to children are displayed where they can see them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time and flourish in the nurturing environment. They are confident in the care of the childminder and approach her readily for cuddles and attention. Behaviour is managed in an appropriate way for children's stage of development and understanding. Children's health is promoted well. They have lots of opportunities to develop essential physical skills and learn about nature, as well as getting plenty of fresh air. The childminder takes time to talk children through hygiene routines, such as handwashing, to help raise their understanding of the importance of these.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are gaining the skills and attitudes that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. They are enthusiastic, contribute fully in activities and maintain good levels of concentration during play. They enjoy investigating an interesting array of resources that help to stimulate their senses. For example, they show curiosity and pleasure as they scoop up the cold jelly with their hands and feel the different fabrics and materials in books. Children are becoming increasingly independent as they learn to feed themselves and make choices about their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456978 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1066539 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 16 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Catterick Garrison. She operates all year round from 7.45 to 4.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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