Childminder EY471385

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2018 23 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 plans activities based on what children know and can do. She uses her observations of their learning to plan realistic and challenging next steps for children. This helps children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is a very positive role model to children. She explains to them how to do things and supports children to try things for themselves, while joining in with their play. Children eagerly copy what the childminder shows them and often smile and laugh while making discoveries, having fun and learning new skills.  Parents speak highly about the childminder. They value her flexibility to their changing needs. They report children have so much fun they do not want to go home at the end of their sessions and that children make good progress.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming home-from-home environment. Resources and toys are well presented and children are able to access them easily and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use her evaluation process well enough to identify how she can raise the quality of her provision to an even higher level.  The childminder has not established a fully focused programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and 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

 focus self-evaluation more sharply on identifying ways of raising the overall quality of the provision to an outstanding level  develop an ongoing programme of professional development to further raise the quality of teaching and the learning outcomes for children.

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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 on children's progress. She 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of actions to take to protect children in her care. This includes monitoring absences and recording and reporting any concerns to the appropriate agencies. The childminder is proactive in keeping her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection. The childminder works closely with the staff at other settings that children attend so that they benefit from consistency in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate observations of children's progress across all the areas of learning. She monitors their progress and identifies any areas where they might need additional support. Children make good progress in their communication and language skills. For example, they constantly chatter and engage in conversations. The childminder listens carefully to children, ensuring that she makes good eye contact with them and she repeats words back to them to aid their pronunciation. Children develop a good understanding of colours and mathematical concepts. For example, while children are playing with water, the childminder encourages them to match colours, count the jugs and compare when they are full and empty.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong bonds with the childminder. Her enthusiastic approach means children are motivated to learn and are keen to involve her in their play and conversations. The childminder is highly positive with the children and continuously promotes their confidence and self-esteem. Children demonstrate that they feel emotionally secure and they cuddle up on the childminder's lap both when in need of a sleep and to listen to stories. Children learn to be independent and willingly follow instructions. For example, they help to tidy away the toys with which they have been playing. The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. She talks to them about the food they are eating. Children have a good understanding of hygiene practices as the childminder talks to them about the importance of washing their hands. The childminder manages behaviour very well. She offers praise for when children show care and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

consideration for others, letting children know exactly what she is pleased about.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They are curious and display a deep involvement in activities. They are learning the skills they need in preparation for starting nursery or school. Children develop early writing and literacy skills. For example, they experiment with making marks in the flour when making dough and are enthusiastic and engaged as they listen attentively to their favourite stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471385 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1105630 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Filey, North Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for 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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