Childminder in York

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2018 18 July 2014

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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 a thorough knowledge of children's individual interests and their stages of development. She provides a range of activities which is exciting for them. Children show enthusiasm in their learning and make good progress.  The childminder provides a stimulating and safe environment for children. They make choices about their learning and access resources independently indoors and outdoors.  The childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents. She provides them with robust information about children's ongoing progress and encourages them to be involved in their learning.  The childminder gathers ongoing information about children's individual routines and knows how to meet their care needs effectively. Children have developed secure bonds with her and show they feel safe.  The childminder works in partnership with other professionals and settings, including schools. This helps her to promote continuity of learning and share good practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are times when the childminder does not provide enough time for young children to think and respond to questions to fully develop their communication and thinking skills.  Older, most-able children who show very good mathematical skills are not challenged consistently enough for them to achieve their full potential and make rapid progress.

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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

 provide young children with more time to respond to questions to help them fully develop their communication, language and critical-thinking skills  help most-able children to make rapid progress and provide challenge in their mathematical development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 assessments, planning and children's learning with the childminder.  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 qualified childminder regularly reflects on her practice and gathers feedback from parents and other professionals. She has developed ways to share information about children's learning with parents. This helps to further promote continuity for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role to keep children safe. For example, she teaches children about being safe in the sun. Children know to wear their hats and apply their cream to protect their skin. There are clear procedures to follow if the childminder has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder uses detailed observations of children's activities to monitor and track their progress across all areas of learning. These help her to identify any area of slower progress or potential gaps. The childminder monitors and supports her assistant's practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular assessments of children's progress which she shares with parents. These help her to plan experiences for them to make good progress. For example, young children show an interest in identifying letters of personal significance. The childminder provides magnetic boards for them and they enthusiastically name the letter and the person this represents, such as mum and dad. Older children choose to practise their mathematical skills. Generally, they show a very good awareness of numerals and how many objects they need to represent each number. They develop the skills they need to start school. The childminder is skilled at enhancing children's self- chosen play. For example, young children develop their imagination as they make 'snacks' in the role-play kitchen. The childminder engages with them in role, extending their play further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a very good role model for children. She teaches them to be kind, caring and respectful. Older children share resources with minimal support and show consideration for younger children. The childminder regularly praises children for their efforts. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being and their behaviour is consistently very good. The childminder encourages children to be healthy and active. For example, children enjoy developing physical skills in the garden as they pedal on the tractors and explore pouring water on the wall. They sit together to enjoy healthy packed lunches and know to wash their hands before they eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to join in with learning activities and are proud of their achievements. Older children show readiness for starting school. They have very good levels of concentration and show an awareness of the boundaries and behavioural expectations. Young children have good social skills and show confidence in their own ability. Children are working in the stages of development typically expected for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY315767 Local authority York Inspection number 1104411 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 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant and to provide overnight care. She has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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