Hall, Allyson

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2018 15 April 2016

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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 is qualified and continues to build on her knowledge and skills. This contributes to her good knowledge of how to support young children's learning and development.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder assesses children's development and the progress they make accurately. She is quick to identify areas where children may need more support to make good progress. She carefully observes them at play and then plans activities to help them build on their skills and catch up in their learning.  Parents are very happy with the care and learning opportunities the childminder provides. They say that they are completely at ease and feel very involved in their children's learning and development.  The childminder is sensitive and affectionate towards children. They settle into her care quickly and develop a strong sense of belonging and high levels of self-esteem.  Children develop useful skills that help to prepare them for school. They are confident

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This provision is good

and curious learners who join in activities eagerly and concentrate well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not consider all ways to extend activities, to provide even more of a challenge for the most able children.  The childminder has not fully explored ways to teach children even more effectively about numbers and counting, and to help them make even better progress in early mathematics.

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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

 enhance and extend activities for the most able children more consistently, to help them make the best possible progress  provide even more opportunities for children to use numbers and counting during activities and routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documents, such as evidence of suitability checks carried out on members of the household, the required policies and procedures, and the childminder's plans for improvement.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on all aspects of her practice and strives to improve continuously. For example, she has recently enhanced the resources she has available in the garden to support those children who prefer to learn outdoors even more effectively. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of all aspects of safeguarding and has a clear and appropriate procedure to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder shares information with other professionals, such as health visitors and staff from other childcare settings that children attend. This helps to provide a consistent approach to supporting children's care, learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an appealing range of activities and experiences based on children's interests. This helps to engage children effectively in their learning. The childminder supports children's language development well. For example, she talks to them as they play, models new words, and uses the correct grammar and pronunciation for words and sentences they attempt. The childminder provides an effective balance of adult-led activities and opportunities for children to lead their own play. She recognises when it is more effective to step back from children's play and allow them to try out their own ideas. This helps children to develop problem-solving skills. Children show strong imaginative skills. For example, they pretend to be a vet and make sticky plasters for animals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to ensure she knows children well. She tailors her practice to meet their individual needs. Children benefit from plenty of attention and praise from the childminder. Her calm manner and clear expectations support children's behaviour well. Children show respect and have good manners. They take turns and share during activities. The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices. They take part in plenty of physical play that helps to promote their good physical health. The childminder supports children to manage their own self-care needs. They develop good levels of independence that help to prepare them for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and achieve well. Some children exceed the typical levels of development for their age in some aspects of their learning. Children develop strong skills in early literacy that prepare them well for later learning. For example, they draw pictures of family members and attempt some letters from their names. Children develop good listening skills. They pay close attention to the childminder, cooperate and follow instructions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321221 Local authority York Inspection number 1120750 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Strensall, York. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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