Childminder in York

Inspection date 13 February 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has a good working partnership with parents. They are kept well informed about their child's progress and development. This helps to encourage consistency of care between the setting and home. n The environment is welcoming and stimulating. The childminder provides an interesting range of activities to stimulate children's curiosity and promote good attitudes to learning. She establishes positive routines to help children to become increasingly confident and self-aware. n Children's mathematical knowledge is extended by the childminder effectively as part of daily routines and through focused activities. n The childminder effectively promotes children's good behaviour. She uses consistent and positive strategies to help children understand how their actions might make others feel. n The childminder helps children to develop an appreciation of healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy the very nourishing snacks and meals that she provides.

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This provision is good

n Occasionally, the childminder does not consistently respond skilfully to young children's emerging interests and learning needs in their play and daily routines. n Self-evaluation is not yet highly effective to move the setting from good to outstanding.

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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 motivate and encourage younger children to be more involved and to participate in daily routines and the activities provided n strengthen the use of self-evaluation to continue to raise standards to the highest possible level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including children's learning profiles and the childminder's certificates for qualifications and training. n The inspector took account of parents' views from the written comments provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular safeguarding training. She is confident in her knowledge of the signs of abuse and knows how to report possible concerns. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments to minimise hazards to children. She has a detailed set of policies and procedures that underpin her practice. The childminder is well qualified and extends her professional development. For example, she conducts research and networks with other childminders to help keep her skills up to date. Written comments from parents show that they have a high regard for the childminder's practice and the care she provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely observes children's learning and accurately assesses their achievements. She joins in their play using good teaching skills to keep them engaged in their learning. For example, children deepen their knowledge of shape and colours when they play a matching game in the outdoor environment. The childminder uses a broad range of vocabulary to introduce new words to children. She encourages them to use these words in their play, such as 'repel' and 'attract', as they play with the magnetic trains. The childminder looks at books with children frequently. She encourages them to turn the pages and lift the flaps to find favourite characters and animals. The childminder helps children to predict what happens next in the story. Children develop good physical skills and coordination. They use tweezers to pick out items from cereal in a sensory tray and learn to pedal bicycles. The childminder sets a very positive tone for

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children's learning through her bright and cheerful demeanour and thoughtful questioning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's social skills well. For example, they learn to mix with other children on visits to playgroups and places of interest, such as shops and parks. Children are given many opportunities to do things for themselves. For example, they cut their own fruit at snack time and clean up afterwards, thoroughly enjoying these small tasks. Children grow in confidence and security. They learn to share their toys and take turns. The childminder encourages children to exercise. For example, children enjoy movement games and dancing where they 'hop like bunnies' around the play space. When children move on to school or other settings, the childminder shares detailed information with the staff to help promote continuity in children's future learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and learn the skills they need for school or the next stage in their learning. The have an in-depth understanding of the world, including how to care for living things, such as the childminder's pet rabbit. Children use their imaginations well. For example, they play together with the toy garage and help each other fill the cars with 'petrol'. Children are confident, happy and seek out others to share experiences with.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543560 Local authority York Inspection number 10090291 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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