Childminder EY500745

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 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 knows children incredibly well. She plans a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities to support their learning. All children make good progress in their development and this is closely monitored by the childminder.  The childminder has a positive attitude to continually improving her service. She gathers the views of parents and children and sets herself challenging yet realistic targets to raise the quality of her provision even further.  The childminder and her assistant create very strong relationships with children. They know children's individual routines and follow these closely. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Children's emotional well-being is promoted very well.  The childminder mentors and supports her assistant effectively. She ensures she has a thorough understanding of how to keep children safe and knows her responsibilities. The childminder identifies training opportunities for her assistant and supports her to

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This provision is good

successfully complete courses to develop her knowledge and skills further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established relationships with other settings children attend to share their achievements and complement their learning even further.  The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to support children to fully develop their independence skills.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with other settings children attend and establish a two-way flow of information to complement their learning even further  build on opportunities for younger children to be even more independent.

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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 had a tour of the areas used for childminding purposes.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant and children during the inspection and took account of parents' views through reading letters provided by parents for the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, children's development records and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working in the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. She supports her assistant to also have an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding issues. They both know where to refer any concerns they may have about children's welfare. The childminder ensures her premises are safe and secure. She supervises children very well to ensure their safety. The childminder has a good attitude to developing both her own and her assistant's knowledge and practice. She reflects on the quality of teaching and identifies opportunities to strengthen her practice and that of her assistant well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder quickly identifies children who need additional support from outside professionals. Together with parents they work to support children's progress, sharing next steps in learning. The childminder plans for children's individual needs. All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported to reach their potential. Children's communication and language skills are promoted successfully. For example, the childminder talks to children as they play and encourages them to engage in conversations. Some children explore water while playing outside, and the childminder extends this learning by adding tools, such as rollers, spray bottles and brushes, to encourage children to explore and make marks. This helps support their early literacy skills. Parents are fully included in their children's learning. The childminder shares children's achievements and parents take home children's development files to share with

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

family members. Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder's service and how their children make good progress in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a wealth of opportunities to exercise and develop their physical skills. For example, they go on long walks in the countryside and use equipment in the garden to develop their balance and coordination capabilities. They walk to the beach and search for crabs in the rock pools and listen to the shale falling on the cliffs. This helps support children's understanding of the community in which they live. The childminder provides a range of healthy meals and snacks. Children enjoy socialising with each other as they eat. They behave very well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated to learn. They engage well in activities and make choices in their play. Children are curious, active learners. They are confident to 'have a go' and experiment. They have their own ideas and lead their play well. Children are prepared for their next stage of learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500745 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1055120 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 12 Number of children on roll 11

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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. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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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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