Childminder EY445912

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2017 30 January 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

 Children make good progress in their development. The childminder uses information from her observations and assessment well to plan activities that motivate children in their learning.  Children have strong bonds with the childminder. The childminder is very nurturing in her approach and places a strong emphasis on supporting children's personal development, behaviour and welfare. Children feel very much at home in the setting.  Successful partnerships with parents result in both parties working very well together to help children reach their full potential. Parents speak very highly of the care their children receive, describing it as 'exemplary'.  The childminder is a good role model and she provides clear and consistent guidance to promote positive behaviour. Children behave well. Older children are considerate and caring with the babies. They help the childminder with jobs, such as tidying away toys,

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet established a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward the quality of teaching to an even higher level.  The childminder does not routinely include the views of parents when she is evaluating her setting and making improvement plans.

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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 current arrangements for professional development that provide more opportunities to raise the quality of teaching even higher  strengthen the strategies used to engage parents in the evaluation of the setting.

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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 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 persons living in the household.  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 demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns. She completes training to ensure she has current knowledge of child protection legislation and procedures. Children's safety is her priority and good arrangements are in place for their supervision. For example, children are always where she can see or hear them and they are checked frequently when sleeping. The childminder successfully monitors and reviews children's learning. This helps her identify what children need to learn next so they continue to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully promotes children's learning and development. She supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she repeats younger children's early words and introduces new language to build their vocabulary further. During story time she encourages older children to anticipate what might happen next and helps them to expand on what they say. She helps them to grasp simple mathematical concepts, such as more and less, and demonstrates the language for shape, position and measure as she plays alongside them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes great care to ensure she has important information about new starters so she can help them settle in quickly. She gives children lots of praise and encouragement for their efforts. This raises their self-esteem and confidence and they proudly tell the childminder, 'I did it' when they complete tasks. The childminder promotes children's good health. They benefit from fresh air and daily exercise and enjoy participating in activities in the community. Children have a growing awareness of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they say to the inspector that they must 'look both ways for cars before crossing the road' and explain that they must use the zebra crossing.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are developing skills for future learning and are well prepared for the move to school. As they get older they demonstrate impressive independence. They manage toileting independently and successfully put on coats and shoes by themselves. They enthusiastically join in with activities. For example, they giggle with delight as they pretend to snore and stamp like the giant in a favourite story. Babies confidently babble and experiment with sounds and older children are skilful communicators who converse well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445912 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1065903 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Gatenby. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, 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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