Childminder EY254425

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 2017 9 August 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 worked extremely hard, in partnership with the local authority, to raise the quality and drive improvement. She has shown dedication and commitment to improving her practice and has made positive changes for children who attend.  The childminder has improved her understanding of how to use observations to contribute to assessments of children's learning. She plans meaningful activities which are linked to their individual learning goals. Children make good progress.  The childminder uses an effective amount of praise for children and helps them to develop good levels of self-confidence and self-esteem. Children have developed secure bonds with her and show they feel safe.  The childminder has developed the ways to share information with parents about their children's learning. This helps to promote continuity of learning for children and has enhanced partnership working.  The childminder has developed her knowledge and understanding of the Local

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This provision is good

Safeguarding Children Board policies. She has robust procedures to follow in the event an allegation is made against herself, her assistant or a household member.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus her teaching on potential areas of slower progress, specifically children’s early literacy and numeracy skills.  There are too few opportunities for children to learn about other people, places and communities beyond their own immediate experiences.

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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

 focus teaching even more sharply to help children to make rapid progress, particularly in developing their literacy and mathematical skills  help children learn about other people, places and communities beyond their own immediate experiences to develop their awareness of the wider world.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and assistant to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder and her self-evaluation.  The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has worked hard to enhance her own and her assistant's skills to work with children. Since the last inspection, the childminder and her assistants have accessed training to develop their teaching to enhance children's communication and language skills. This has had a positive impact on children's progress. The childminder helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe and what to do in an emergency. They practise regular fire drills and show an awareness of how to climb stairs safely. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident to identify and respond to concerns about children's welfare. She recognises the importance of working in partnership with other settings that children attend, such as their move on to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled at following children's lead and enhancing their play. She allows children the time they need to fully explore resources and express themselves creatively. Children develop their curiosity and thoroughly enjoy making pictures with leaves and exploring the textures and sounds they make. The childminder extends their language skills as she talks to them clearly throughout the activities. Young children begin to use sentences and show their developing level of understanding as they respond to her questions. The childminder has improved her observations of children's learning which she links to their next steps and developmental goals. They are shared with parents in the form of journals and the childminder uses this to monitor the progress they make. Parents are happy with their children's development and leave positive feedback.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She encourages them to be polite and well mannered. Children's behaviour is very positive. They show awareness of boundaries and develop confidence in new social situations. The childminder ensures children have access to fresh air and opportunities for physical exercise. They enjoy developing their physical skills as they run on the nearby field and use the equipment in the local park. The childminder encourages children to be healthy and take an active part in their own self- care. For example, she provides fresh fruit for snack time and teaches children how to wash their hands to promote good hygiene practices. The childminder has effective procedures to help her get to know children before they start. For example, she gathers information about babies' individual routines to help her meet their care needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and work comfortably within the stages of development typically expected for their age. The childminder has worked hard to close gaps in areas of children's learning where their progress has been slower, such as their communication and language. Children show very good levels of concentration and focus for extended lengths of time on creative activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY254425 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1107578 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Richmond. She works from her parents' home in Richmond, both of whom are also her assistants. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for 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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