Childminder in York

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2017 12 June 2017

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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 worked hard since the last inspection. She has attended safeguarding training and has taken advice and guidance from the local authority adviser, helping her to develop her knowledge and skills.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children develop a strong bond with the childminder and settle quickly and comfortably in her care. They happily seek her company in their play or if they need a reassuring cuddle.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She involves them effectively in planning their children's next steps in learning. Parents provide good information about their children's achievements at home to include in her assessments.  The childminder successfully shares information with other professional and settings children attend. This helps promote continuity in children's learning and development.  The childminder reflects well on her practice and encourages parents and children to

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This provision is good

share their views through discussions and written feedback.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently raise children's awareness of the benefits of following good hygiene routines to support them in leading a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder has not yet established a fully focused programme of professional development to extend her knowledge and teaching skills even further.

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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

 reinforce children's awareness of following good hygiene routines to support their understanding of healthy lifestyles  target a more focused programme of professional development to help enhance existing knowledge and teaching skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home accessed by children and observed play and learning opportunities.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has improved her procedures to help ensure the suitability of anyone over the age of 16 years living or working on the premises. She has an up-to-date knowledge of current child protection issues. The childminder can identify the potential signs of abuse and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's safety or welfare. Furthermore, she knows the action to take should a concern be made against herself or another household member. The childminder is vigilant about safety. Children are well supervised at all times. She carries out regular risk assessments indoors and outdoors to reduce potential hazards to children. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care provided for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. There is a strong focus on developing learning through meaningful activities that reflect children's interests. The childminder observes children and assesses their development well. She plans effectively for what children need to learn next, taking into account their ages and stages of development. The childminder offers a running commentary during children's play, links their actions to words and uses descriptive vocabulary. She engages them in singing rhymes and songs together to build on and reinforce their speech and vocabulary skills. Children have many opportunities to meet with others of a similar age and develop their social skills. For example, they enjoy visits to local parks, soft-play centres, the library and playgroups.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers a wide range of information from parents when children first start. She is sensitive to the needs of babies and adapts routines to meet their individual needs. Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to be kind and to share the toys and resources. The childminder helps children to be tolerant towards those who hold different ideas and beliefs to their own, for example, older children learn about cultural festivals. Younger children have plenty of opportunities to be active. They confidently explore the childminder's garden and use ride-on equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They engage in and explore activities and are not afraid to 'have a go' and lead their play. Young children listen well and follow instructions. Older children have many opportunities to develop good early writing skills, for example, they use paint and chalk to make marks. Children are developing key skills for their future learning and their move to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321245 Local authority York Inspection number 1100970 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in the Acomb area of York. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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