Childminder in York

Inspection date 21 January 2019 Previous inspection date 9 February 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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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This provision is good

n The well-qualified childminder teaches children well. She uses her good knowledge of individual children's needs to plan challenging and enjoyable activities. Children are motivated learners, who make good progress towards the early learning goals. n The childminder has a caring and empathetic approach. She spends time getting to know children and forms strong bonds with them. Children settle quickly and show that they feel safe and secure in her care. n Children's language and communication skills are developing well. The childminder skilfully provides a commentary, introduces new vocabulary and encourages children to repeat words back to her. n Children behave very well. They know what the childminder expects and enjoy helping with routine tasks, such as tidying away. The childminder constantly praises children for their achievements to boost their confidence and self-motivation well. n The childminder engages in a good range of professional development activities to

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This provision is good

strengthen her skills, knowledge and practice even further. n The childminder does not yet fully exploit her strong partnerships with parents to share robust information with them about how they can continue to support their child's learning at home. n The childminder has not fully considered how very young children can be supported to make choices from resources that are not within their immediate reach.

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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 devise even better systems to share information with parents about ways they can further support children's learning at home n review the organisation of resources to help young children to follow their own interests and make independent choices.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household, viewed a sample of policies and procedures and discussed the childminder's plans for improvement. n The inspector spoke with children and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The dedicated childminder is committed to continually developing her service. She is a reflective practitioner, who uses self-evaluation well to plan developments that improve outcomes for children. For instance, the childminder plans to introduce more opportunities for children to learn about plants and how they grow over time. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes rigorous risk assessments to minimise any potential hazards and maintain a safe environment. She is alert to the possible indicators of abuse and knows how to refer any concerns to the appropriate authorities. Good information sharing practices with local schools help to promote continuity in children's learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen to participate in planned activities and thoroughly enjoy exploring interesting objects and media, using their senses. They become engrossed in their play and demonstrate good listening and concentration skills. The experienced childminder effortlessly plays alongside children to build on their existing skills and knowledge. For example, she encourages babies to imitate her actions as she shows them how to shake and bang objects to create sounds. The childminder helps children to describe texture and encourages them to make marks. Children listen with interest to stories and are beginning to join in with songs and rhymes. The childminder monitors children's progress precisely to identify and target the areas they most need support in. She makes good use of her accurate assessments to plan for children's next steps in learning. Parents have frequent opportunities to look at children's learning journals and are kept

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created a welcoming and homely environment, where children thrive. She is a positive role model and teaches children good manners. Children are energetic and benefit from lots of opportunities to be physically active and play outdoors. They follow good handwashing routines and are provided with nutritious meals and snacks to endorse healthy eating habits. The childminder regularly takes children to playgroups, where they form firm friendships with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well supported in their development and gain many key skills in preparation for their future learning and eventual moves to school. For example, they are independent and competently dress themselves in outdoor clothing. Children develop good social skills and play amicably together, taking turns and sharing. They count in sequence and enjoy exploring shapes. Very young children experiment with sounds and babble happily in response to the childminder's warm interactions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355587 Local authority York Inspection number 10071446 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 9 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in the Tanghall area of York. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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