Childminder EY498271

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2018 Not applicable

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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 good understanding of each child's interests and care needs. She carefully reflects these in the activities and routines, which helps her to meet children's needs effectively. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children have developed secure attachments to the childminder. Children spontaneously cuddle the childminder and look to her for reassurance during their play. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.  The childminder has established secure partnerships with parents. She effectively shares information about children's learning and progress to help them to further support this at home.  The childminder models calm, respectful and polite behaviour. She consistently offers praise and encouragement to help children achieve well and grow in confidence.  The childminder is passionate and motivated. She strives to improve her service continually. The childminder successfully reflects on her practice and makes

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This provision is good

improvements using parent's feedback, impacting positively on children's experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to enable children to become involved in exploring their own creative ideas.  The childminder does not offer an equally rich and stimulating range of outdoor activities as those provided indoors, for those children who prefer to play outside.

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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 opportunities for children to explore and investigate their own creative ideas  extend the range of outdoor opportunities for children who prefer to learn outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children and spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. She took account of the views of parents through their written feedback.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training and evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of all people living on the premises.  The inspector looked at a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. She also looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and their assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular safeguarding training to help keep her knowledge of child protection current. She is aware of the possible indicators of abuse and knows how to report concerns to the appropriate agencies. The qualified childminder keeps herself up to date with training and any new legislation to continue her professional development. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment in her setting and carries out daily risk assessments. She ensures that children are supervised well. The childminder is very proactive within the local community and has established strong partnerships with local schools and other settings. She gathers opinions from parents and children to make further improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gains a good amount of information from parents about their children before they start in her care. She uses this, and information obtained from observations to assess and monitor children's progress effectively. The childminder skilfully interacts with children, getting down to their level and becoming actively involved in their play. She understands how to promote younger children's early language skills. For example, she sits and plays with children on the floor and responds positively to the sounds they make during play. Children enthusiastically become involved in singing sessions. They hit and shake instruments and show good control in their physical movements. The childminder encourages good eye contact and motivates children to copy her actions. This helps to develop their listening and attention skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to help children feel comfortable in her care. During settling-in sessions she builds meaningful relationships with children and parents. This helps children to settle with ease. The childminder is responsive to each child's individual care needs. For example, when younger children show signs of tiredness she provides a quiet and comfortable area for them to rest and sleep. At nappy changing times, the childminder is attentive to children and follows robust hygiene procedures. Children's well-being and good health are promoted well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning during their time with the childminder and gain the skills that prepare them well for their future learning, including their eventual move on to school. Younger children are nurtured and well cared for. They explore their environment with interest and ease. Children are settled and reassured well, and enjoy good relationships. They giggle and laugh as they enjoy peek-a-boo games. Children's physical development is promoted effectively. They become confident and self-assured.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498271 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1040891 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Selby, North Yorkshire. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She 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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