Childminder EY536021

Inspection date 1 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is knowledgeable about the children in her care. She provides a welcoming home-from-home environment. The childminder has a wide range of good- quality resources and children are confident to explore. Children are highly motivated in their learning. n The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder effectively monitors the good progress children make. She uses her observations well to plan for their next steps in learning as she follows their interests. All children make good progress from their initial starting points. n The childminder uses age-appropriate strategies to manage children's behaviour and gently reminds them about her expectations. She is a positive role model. Children behave well and learn to share, take turns and be kind to one another. n Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well, overall. The childminder acknowledges their efforts and achievements with plenty of praise and

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The provision is good

encouragement. Children are very happy and have strong attachments to the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder is highly attentive to children's needs, at times, she does not make the most of opportunities to support older children's independence, such as when she completes tasks for children that they can do themselves. n The childminder does not consistently involve parents in identifying future improvements to her provision.

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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

n extend children's already good levels of independence and make the most of opportunities, as these arise, for children to do more things for themselves n seek the views of parents to help identify future improvements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation document, evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members, children's learning files and a sample of policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. She spoke with the children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of signs that indicate children may be at risk of harm. She knows how to identify and respond to any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. She regularly updates her knowledge of safeguarding practice and keeps well informed of all legislative changes and local authority updates. The childminder's home is safe and secure. Risk assessments are regularly carried out and used to help the childminder to identify and minimise any hazards. The childminder is passionate about improving outcomes for children. She shares good practice with other childminders. Partnerships with parents are effective. They comment on how impressed they are with their child's development and are extremely complimentary about the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children very well. She uses this knowledge and her secure understanding of child development to provide activities that interest them and help them learn and develop. The childminder encourages children to engage in play which is based on first-hand experiences. Children enjoy playing with small-world people, vehicles and animals, engaging in role play, such as pretending to cook, and playing games on electronic tablet devices. The childminder encourages children's ideas, add props to their play and give them explanations to aid their learning. This helps to enhance children's imaginative play and understanding of the world. The childminder helps children to build on their existing language skills well. For example, she repeats words to reinforce children's early language skills and develops their vocabulary when playing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring, warm and friendly. She effectively engages with children during play and daily routines. Children have many opportunities for fresh air and exercise that help develop their increasing physical skills. They excitedly talk about mini- beasts, such as spiders and butterflies that they have found. The childminder provides a range of healthy meals and snacks. She talks about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and helps children to make choices. The childminder provides age-appropriate opportunities for children to learn about other people and the world around them. For example, they learn about different festivals and celebrations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident, motivated and eager to learn. Children develop their control over small tools during creative activities to help support their development of early writing skills. Children confidently use their mathematical skills in everyday play and general conversation. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, especially those who are going to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536021 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10059823 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Middleton near Pickering. She operates Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 7pm, all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification in childcare.

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Registers

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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