Childminder EY496913

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 October 2017 3 November 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has taken positive action since the last inspection to raise children's care and learning to a high standard. She has attended further training to improve her knowledge and skills. She has developed action plans to support the continuing improvement of her practice.  The childminder promotes strong partnerships with parents. She shares regular observations and accurate assessments of children's progress with them. She gives parents ideas to support their children's learning at home.  The childminder effectively uses her observations to inform her planning. She takes into account children's interests and abilities to ensure the interesting and varied curriculum meets their individual needs effectively. The childminder's enthusiasm for teaching and participation in children's play helps to make activities stimulating and fun.  The childminder gives children high levels of support during the move into the setting

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This provision is good

and on to school. She gives parents advice on how to help their children be ready for school. Children attend playgroups where they develop good social skills and begin to build friendships. They are confident around visitors and well behaved.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to talk about and make connections between their different learning experiences.  The childminder does not fully promote young children's early understanding of what makes them similar or different to others.

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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

 make better use of opportunities for children to talk about and make more connections between their different learning experiences  enhance children's understanding that they have similarities and differences that connect them to and distinguish them from others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 has a thorough understanding of the signs that indicate a child might be at risk from harm and of wider child protection issues. She knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern. The childminder keeps up to date through independent research and professional development. She has accessed training that has helped her to improve assessment and planning. The childminder promotes an effective two-way flow of information with parents. They are involved in identifying children's starting points and next steps in learning. The childminder evaluates her practice well and sets targets for improvement. She seeks the views of parents and involves children in the planning of activities. Parents are very positive about the service the childminder provides. They comment that her home is warm and inviting and they love the interesting displays.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She takes swift and decisive action to address any gaps in children's learning. This means that children soon catch up. The childminder has achieved a successful balance of child-initiated play and adult-led learning. She gives children time to work things out for themselves and offers support where needed. She keeps children well engaged and they quickly move on to the next stage in their learning. The childminder helps children to develop strong communication and language skills. She introduces new words to help them describe their experiences and extend their vocabulary, such as 'centipede' and 'slimy'. The childminder interacts well with the children and talks to them about the world. She explains that they go to bed at night, but hedgehogs, bats and owls come out at night. She explains that as the weather gets colder some animals go to bed until the weather gets warmer again.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and self-assured in this bright, very well-resourced environment. The childminder displays their work and photographs and they are keen to talk about their friends and family. The childminder teaches children well about people and the wider world. She provides children with a healthy diet and promotes their independence in personal care routines ready for the move to school. Children play outside every day and begin to understand why exercise is important. They build on their physical skills well and learn to keep safe using large play equipment in the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and develop a wide range of skills that help to prepare them for their future learning. They are motivated and keen to learn more. They show excitement and wonder as they investigate and explore. Children learn to be kind. They begin to understand feelings and the effect their actions might have on others. Children use a wide range of media to develop early writing skills. They gain mathematical skills. For example, they learn early counting and about size and shape.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496913 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1107960 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 November 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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