Childminder EY488619

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 2017 18 January 2017

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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 Outstanding 1

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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 high expectations of children and completes sharp and precise assessments of their learning. She plans stimulating and interesting activities for children that help them to make good progress.  The childminder understands how to help children develop the skills they need to start school. Children have high levels of independence and develop small physical skills for their early writing development.  Children have secure bonds with the childminder. She is a good role model for them and teaches them how to be kind, respectful and caring. Children's behaviour is positive and they begin to share and take turns with support.  The childminder is extremely enthusiastic and passionate about her work with children. She is committed to providing high standards and values parents' contributions to children's learning. She actively promotes continuity for children.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to ensure she has robust

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This provision is good

procedures to follow for the recruitment of assistants. This helps to keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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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

 minimise distractions during planned activities to help children fully engage in their learning and make the best possible progress  continue to build on the self-evaluation process and include the views of staff, parents and children in pursuit of excellence.

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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 childminder's suitability 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 outstanding

The childminder is proactive in enhancing her skills to work with children. For example, she accessed further training to help her manage children's behaviour positively. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being. The childminder has highly effective ways to monitor her assistant's teaching and practice. She completes regular appraisals with them and carefully evaluates their observations to ensure they are of a high quality. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to identify signs of abuse and is confident to report her concerns swiftly. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe and builds their resilience. For example, older children are encouraged to talk about their day and the childminder helps them to know what to do if they feel bullied or upset.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is consistently good, overall, throughout planned and self-chosen experiences. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's achievements on entry. She uses this in combination with her own observations to create the starting points and next steps in their learning. Children enjoy their learning. For example, they show high levels of engagement and use tweezers to sort coloured animals into corresponding coloured bowls. The childminder challenges them to count how many animals there are in each colour and helps them to develop good mathematical skills. Young children show emerging language skills and the childminder sensitively models clear words and sentences to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's good health. She provides freshly prepared nutritious meals for them and they enjoy fresh air and physical activity on a daily basis. Children develop good self-help skills. The childminder responds to their wishes and praises them for their effort. For example, young children show an interest in using the toilet and the childminder enthusiastically encourages them to 'have a go'. Children show confidence in their own ability and demonstrate that they feel safe to try new experiences. The childminder teaches children about choices and encourages them to make their own decisions. This helps children to develop an awareness of consequence and they show respect for each other. The childminder has good procedures to help her get to know children before they start. She gathers information from parents to meet children's specific care needs and promote inclusion.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and some children work in stages that are higher than typical for their age. For example, young children make rapid progress in their physical and social development. Children are keen to join in with activities and older children have very good levels of concentration. They persevere to develop new skills and show pride in their achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488619 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1107950 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 January 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Catterick Garrison. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, with the exception of family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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