Fedin, Anita

Inspection date 11 February 2019 Previous inspection date 11 August 2014

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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 childminder is experienced and skilled at helping children to make good progress. She provides a range of exciting experiences and has an appropriate balance of adult- initiated and child-led activities. n Children have secure bonds with the childminder and show good levels of self- confidence and self-esteem. Parents leave positive feedback and are particularly pleased with the 'home-from-home' environment and how well the childminder cares for their children. n The childminder is a good role model for children. She helps children to share and take turns, and encourages them to be well mannered. Children are very kind towards each other and have exceptionally good social skills. n The childminder has a thorough understanding of child development and uses this knowledge to carefully observe and assess children's learning. She has effective partnerships in place with other settings, such as school, to help her share information

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This provision is good

and promote continuity. n The childminder shows dedication and commitment to providing high standards of care and learning for children. She makes every attempt to refresh her skills and knowledge to work with children and ensures she has the most up-to-date legislation and guidance. n On occasion, planned activities do not support the youngest children to develop their exploratory skills and curiosity. n The childminder has not fully embedded the systems to share children's assessment information with parents.

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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 help young children to develop their exploratory skills and curiosity during planned activities n embed the ways to share information about children's assessments with parents to involve them fully in their children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder. n The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder promotes children's safety and helps them to be aware of risks. For example, she teaches children about the importance of their own privacy and what to do if they are worried. This helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has robust procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. Overall, the childminder uses her observations and assessments to identify and close any potential gaps in children's learning. The childminder reflects on her practice and shares ideas with a group of professional colleagues. This helps her to drive forward continual improvements. For example, she is enhancing the outdoor environment to develop children's imaginative play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care extremely well. She plans activities for older children which are challenging and based on their individual learning goals. For example, children enjoy exploring dough. The childminder enhances children's learning by adding cards with numerals and spots on. Children persevere in rolling the right number of balls and develop their mathematical and small-muscle skills. The childminder offers regular praise and encouragement which helps children to keep trying and show pride in their achievements. Overall, the childminder understands how to help babies and young children develop good foundations for future learning. Babies learn to feed themselves and are starting to pull themselves up to walk. The childminder discusses children's starting points on entry with their parents and uses this information to help make assessments of their progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and warm environment which is safe and secure for children. She has effective procedures to help her get to know children before they start. For example, she has a thorough knowledge of babies' individual routines and is responsive to their care needs. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well- being. Older children have good levels of independence and understand the importance of good hygiene. The childminder praises children when they use the toilet independently and they know to wash their hands thoroughly. The childminder provides healthy snacks for children and ensures that they have daily opportunities for physical play and fresh air. For example, they regularly meet with other childminders to use local facilities and develop an awareness of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across every area of learning, and the majority are working in the stages typically expected for their age. Older children develop the skills they need to start school and show advanced knowledge of letters and the sounds they represent. Younger children develop confidence in social situations and are keen to participate in activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321311 Local authority York Inspection number 10069931 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 11 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Strensall in York. She operates all year round, Monday to Thursday from 7.30am until 6pm, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She has a relevant early years 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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