Childminder EY501039

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 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 is caring and attentive to the needs of the children. This helps children to be confident and happy.  The childminder uses skilful questioning to encourage children to develop their communication and language. She speaks clearly, repeating words to aid children's pronunciation.  The childminder successfully summarises children's achievements. She completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years, and uses assessments to identify any gaps in children's learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information with them about their children's development. This helps to effectively support children's development at home and provides continuity in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not take every opportunity to build links with other settings that children currently attend, to provide even more consistency in children's learning.  The childminder has not fully explored ways to use self-evaluation as effectively as possible to identify focused priorities for improvement, to enhance future outcomes for children.

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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

 take every opportunity to build effective partnerships with other settings that children attend to help promote a consistent approach to their learning  enhance self-evaluation systems to focus more precisely on making future changes to the provision that specifically benefit children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's assessment records, policies and procedures, and evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children, indoors and outdoors, and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and understands her responsibility to protect children and keep them safe. She implements robust policies and procedures, which underpin her good safeguarding practice. The childminder attends training to update her understanding of early years practice. For example, she has developed her knowledge of expectations of children's behaviour. Parents' written comments suggest that they are very happy with the level of care provided for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder times her interventions well as she gets down to children's level and plays alongside them. She has a good understanding of how to make learning enjoyable for children. For example, the childminder uses songs to reinforce children's understanding of animals as they look at books of interest. She effectively identifies children's next steps in learning and plans purposeful activities based on her secure knowledge of their skills and interests. For example, children help to make apple crumble for their dessert. The childminder uses this opportunity well to help develop older children's mathematical skills. She encourages children to count pieces of apple as they chop them up and she supports children's understanding of quantities. These experiences help to prepare children for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming, which helps children to feel settled and secure. She is a positive role model and children are confident and know what is expected of them. They are well behaved and respectful to others. The childminder promotes children's good health. For instance, she provides homemade nutritious meals and teaches children to manage their own hygiene. Children enjoy spending time in the childminder's garden and on outings to the park. They have regular access to fresh air and are physically active. The childminder maintains a risk-free environment that effectively promotes children's well-being. Children learn about the importance of staying safe. For example, during cooking activities they learn about handling equipment safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They are motivated and confident in leading their own play. For example, children pretend to make snacks with role-play kitchen resources. They share and take turns and display acts of kindness. Literacy is well supported. For instance, children enjoy looking at books and singing. Children are sociable and acquire skills in preparation for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501039 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1053859 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Malton, North Yorkshire. She operates term time only, from 7.45am to 5.30pm on Monday and Tuesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three-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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