Childminder 400619

Inspection date 7 February 2019 Previous inspection date 4 February 2016

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The well-qualified childminder has a comprehensive understanding of each child's abilities. She makes excellent use of her precise observations and accurate assessments to track children's learning. This has a superb impact on children's progress. n The childminder expertly helps children solve their own problems and make new discoveries. For example, children confidently apply mathematical concepts and increase their awareness of shape, colour, number and size during their play. n The childminder consistently praises children and values their achievements. This promotes their excellent behaviour and helps to raise their self-esteem and confidence significantly. n The childminder is highly skilled in sharing information with parents, which helps her to superbly optimise children's learning and development. Children's individual needs are recognised and consistently met. n The childminder continuously evaluates her practice. She shows remarkable dedication

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This provision is outstanding

and passion in her pursuit of excellence. The childminder prioritises children's learning and well-being. This has an exceptional impact on outcomes for children. n The childminder's home is extremely warm, welcoming and very well resourced. Children confidently make choices in their play and immerse themselves in their chosen interests.

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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 continue to reflect on the drive to enhance professional knowledge and skills to maintain the excellent practice and the high standards of care and education.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times. The inspector took into account the written views of parents. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement. n The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members, children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures. n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a highly robust knowledge of the procedures to follow and is very clear of what she must do in the event of any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder is highly committed to supporting her professional development and makes the best use of various training opportunities. She recognises the need to continually seek opportunities to continue her professional development, to help her maintain the excellent standards already achieved. The childminder fully understands the benefits of partnerships with other professionals to provide a consistent approach towards children's care and education. For example, she has established excellent relationships with teachers at the local school. Parents' written comments demonstrate that they have very high regard for the childminder and the wonderful experiences their children encounter.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses her extensive knowledge of children to plan high-quality learning experiences. For example, older children enthusiastically count objects on picture cards and find the matching numeral. The childminder joins children in play and consistently challenges and extends their learning. For instance, children eagerly play a lotto game. The childminder asks children questions which help them form new ideas and express their own thoughts clearly. Children use their knowledge of phonics and say the beginning letter of words. They have a remarkable enthusiasm for early literacy skills and use a variety of coloured pens to make colourful creations. Children have extremely positive attitudes towards learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is very attentive and encouraging, which thoroughly supports children in managing their feelings and their willingness to try new things. At every opportunity, children from the very youngest to the eldest are actively encouraged and supported to do things for themselves. For example, children chop up their own fruit at snack time and they independently wipe their own nose and dispose of the tissue. Children learn about their local community and the wider world through extremely well-organised outings and activities. For example, they regularly visit a local children's centre, where they explore a sensory room. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise at local parks and in the childminder's garden. The childminder prepares home-cooked, healthy and nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. This helps children to develop their understanding of a healthy diet and lifestyle superbly.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children form excellent relationships with their peers and the childminder. They are extremely confident and highly motivated to learn. Children show exemplary concentration skills as they focus on activities for sustained periods. They develop an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe during play. For instance, they immediately help to tidy away resources after use to minimise potential hazards. They are exceptionally well prepared for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 400619 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10072885 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 4 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays, from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Wednesday and from 7.30am to 6pm on a Thursday. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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