Childminder in York

Inspection date 28 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder has failed to ensure that Ofsted is provided with the necessary information it needs to check the suitability of all assistants. n The childminder's systems to monitor her assistants are not robust enough to identify how their teaching can be enhanced further. n On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's imaginative play even further as they engage in self-chosen activities.

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It has the following strengths

n The qualified childminder uses her good knowledge of child development to assess children's progress and target the areas they most need support in. Children are motivated learners and make good progress towards the early learning goals. n Children benefit from unrestricted access to a stimulating outdoor area. They are physically active and skilfully balance on apparatus. Children follow good hygiene routines and enjoy nutritious meals and snacks. n Children's self-care skills are well developed. For example, they independently put on their coats and shoes and have mastered zips and fastenings. n The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents and other settings that the children also attend. She uses effective two-way communications to exchange information about children's achievements and progress to promote continuity in their learning and care.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure that Ofsted is provided with the necessary information to enable it to check the suitability of assistants. 25/04/2019

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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 develop robust systems to monitor assistants' practice and provide more targeted support to help them to develop their teaching skills further n help children to build on their good imaginative skills even further.

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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 home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living and working in the household, a sample of policies and other relevant documentation. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector talked to the children and looked at parents' written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder has not supplied Ofsted with the necessary information it needs to check the suitability of her assistants. This has a significant impact on children's safety and well-being. Despite this, the childminder and her assistants are suitably trained in child protection procedures and are alert to the possible indicators of abuse and neglect. They know how to report any concerns they may have about children's welfare. The childminder often reads early years articles and attends relevant training to help her to develop professionally. However, she has not established robust systems to monitor her assistants' practice to identify ways they can strengthen their teaching further. Even so, the childminder supervises her assistants effectively overall and ensures that they understand their roles and responsibilities. The childminder aspires to improve her service and welcomes

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

support from the local authority advisers. She gathers feedback from parents and children and uses this to plan relevant improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is supportive and enthusiastically plays alongside children to enhance their play. For instance, she models mathematical language and encourages children to count and compare weight and size. Children confidently explore the well-resourced environments, following their interests and playing harmoniously alongside others. They demonstrate good physical skills as they use one-handed tools to transfer sand and make marks. The childminder questions children well and supports them to identify possible solutions to problems. For instance, she encourages children to suggest ways they could attract the worms to the surface as they excitedly dig in the soil. Children boldly explain that they might be able to entice the worms with food. The childminder encourages children to talk about different textures and models descriptive language. However, she does not consistently make the most of opportunities to extend children's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is compromised as the childminder has failed to ensure that all persons working on the premises are suitably checked and vetted. However, children are happy, settled and relaxed. They form strong trusting relationships with the friendly childminder and her assistants. Children listen to the childminder and are cooperative and well behaved.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop key skills in preparation for future learning and school. They are confident, have good social skills and show care and concern for others. Children count in sequence and recognise some numerals. They are strong communicators and use talk to share their thoughts and recall past experiences. Children have a good repertoire of songs and join in with action rhymes. They demonstrate good concentration skills and persevere during activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544555 Local authority York Inspection number 10099455 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 - 3 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She works with three assistants.

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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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