Childminder EY299384

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2018 12 January 2015

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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

 Children behave well. The childminder gently reminds children of her expectations. For example, she encourages children to use good manners and praises them when they are polite and considerate towards each other.  The childminder makes all children's learning enjoyable and they are emotionally secure in the caring and welcoming environment. Children develop confidence and good self- esteem. They make independent choices and are very engaged in their learning. Children enjoy daily outdoor play in the garden and a wide range of other venues.  Children make good progress from their starting points. They show curiosity and remain engaged in activities for long periods of time relative to their age. Children demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning.  Good partnerships with parents help the childminder meet children's individual needs well. The childminder and parents regularly exchange daily information about children's

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This provision is good

experiences. This helps to support continuity in children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most effective use of self-evaluation to help identify ongoing priorities and plans to help raise the quality of the provision even further.  The childminder does not make the strongest possible links with other settings children attend to enable them to share information about their 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

 enhance self-evaluation to help shape ongoing plans and raise the quality of the provision to an outstanding level  build stronger links with other settings that children attend and promote a more shared approach to supporting their progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's progress. The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation and records, including evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector took account of parents' comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She carefully checks the identity of any visitors and ensures her home is secure. The childminder accesses support through training and sharing of good practice with other childminders. The childminder has very effective systems to monitor the progress made by children. She knows each child exceptionally well and can identify and address any areas of learning where more support is required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn through play and exploration. She provides an appropriate balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. For example, the childminder allows children free choice from an extensive range of resources, and follows their lead as they play. Children are engaged and interested in their learning. The childminder has individual learning files for children. She uses these effectively to share observations and photographs with parents to keep them informed of their child's development. The childminder models good language with children. They show developing early writing skills as they enjoy using different modelling tools and paint with brushes. The childminder supports children's interest in reading and early literacy skills. She provides relaxed, comfortable opportunities for children to read and they enjoy this close one-to-one time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's social skills well. For example, she plans regular visits to playgroups, the park and various places of interest so that children can mix with others and explore exciting environments. Children have a good understanding of the importance of keeping safe and healthy. The childminder helps them to recognise risks and begin to manage their own safety. For example, she skilfully incorporates discussions about good hygiene practice, risks and dangers into everyday routines and activities. The childminder helps children learn to manage their emotions well and to feel a sense of self-awareness. For example, they show great affection for each other and are supportive of younger children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop good skills and attitudes to support their later learning in preparation for starting school. Children listen carefully and speak with good knowledge about things that interest them. They concentrate well and follow instructions carefully. Children like to problem solve. For example, they try to work out how to balance on the bouncing ball when outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299384 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1092196 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 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and 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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