Childminder EY501612

Inspection date 2 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 observes children's learning and tracks their progress. She promptly identifies any gaps in learning and plans activities to help children to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder engages children in good-quality discussions. She asks a range of questions that helps to enhance their thinking skills. n The childminder regularly praises children for their efforts and achievements. This helps to raise children's confidence and self-esteem. n Children form positive relationships with the childminder, her family and other children. They are emotionally secure. n The childminder talks to parents about their children's play and learning. Parents are happy with the service they receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Initial information gathered from parents about children's prior skills and capabilities is not always comprehensive enough to enable the childminder to support children's progress as well as possible from the start. n The childminder does not identify focused priorities for improvement as effectively as possible 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

n enhance methods used to obtain more detailed information from parents about children's learning and developmental abilities on entry n focus more precisely on making future changes to the provision that specifically benefit children's learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. She discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and verbal discussions. n The inspector sampled children's progress records and a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, a register of attendance and accident records. n The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Effective risk assessments are in place which contribute towards keeping children safe. The childminder has attended child protection training and is aware of the signs of possible abuse and neglect. She knows what action to take if she has any concerns. The childminder uses professional development opportunities, such as training and reading to improve her knowledge and skills. For example, the childminder has improved her understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. The childminder has established good partnerships with other professionals from whom she seeks advice and support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports young children's communication and language well. For instance, she repeats children's spoken words so that they can hear the correct pronunciation. She frequently introduces new vocabulary. Children enjoy being creative as they make models in moon dough. The childminder engages in playful interaction with children as she supports them to roll the moon dough and make shapes. Children look at books and talk about the pictures with the childminder. This helps to develop their early literacy skills. The childminder fulfils her responsibility to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a range of age-appropriate resources for children to select from for themselves. This contributes towards children's growing independence. The childminder successfully teaches them how to share and take turns. The childminder provides a varied indoor and outdoor programme of activities for children, with opportunities to develop their physical skills and well-being. She promotes children's healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, children help to grow fruit and vegetables in the childminder's garden. They eat this produce at mealtimes. This also helps them to learn about growth and how things change over time. Children's awareness of their local community is effectively developed by the childminder. They visit a local forest school and enjoy attending playgroups. This helps to develop children's confidence and prepares them well for school as they socialise with other children and adults.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress overall. They show high levels of concentration and are motivated to learn. Younger children develop good levels of curiosity and explore the toys available with confidence. Children gain the key skills they need for their future learning, including their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501612 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10059887 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 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 06 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bilton, Harrogate. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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