Childminder EY435277

Inspection date 18 June 2019 Previous inspection date 6 January 2016

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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 continually makes sure the environment is clean and tidy for children to play and learn safely. She completes risk assessments of the premises to minimise potential harm to children and ensure their well-being while in her care. n Children acquire necessary skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop across all seven areas. n The childminder fosters children's mathematical skills well. She helps them to learn about size, shape, number and colour during everyday activities, such as construction play. n Children of all ages start to be aware of appropriate boundaries and follow simple rules. The childminder uses a calm and consistent approach to behaviour management. n The childminder supports younger children to happily explore their surroundings and settle quickly. Older children are eager to learn and demonstrate high levels of

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This provision is good

confidence. n The childminder has not fully embedded new systems for self-evaluating her provision to consistently raise her teaching to an even higher standard and enhance future outcomes for children. n The childminder has not yet considered how she can share relevant information with local nursery schools that children attend, to complement their learning.

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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 embed self-evaluation systems to precisely recognise strengths and areas for improvement to extend children's future outcomes even further n strengthen partnerships with other early years settings that children attend, to establish a complementary approach to support their ongoing development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children and observed play and learning opportunities. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records and policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written questionnaires obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The well-qualified childminder attends training opportunities to further her professional development. For example, she has recently completed a child protection course to ensure she keeps up to date with wider safeguarding issues. The childminder observes and assesses children to accurately monitor their ongoing progress and to address any gaps in their development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder confidently discusses what would give her cause for concern in relation to children's welfare. She is fully aware of the procedures to follow for safeguarding matters, including informing her Local Safeguarding Children Board.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder incorporates children's interests and next steps in learning through a wide selection of enjoyable experiences. For instance, she supports younger children to appreciate the sensory aspect of different materials, whereas older children develop their thinking and problem-solving skills. The childminder successfully promotes children's communication and language skills. She speaks clearly to them and provides good explanations when they ask questions related to their play. The childminder talks openly to children about their emotions and feelings. This makes a strong contribution to their personal, social and emotional development. The childminder builds positive links with parents and keeps them informed about their children's learning to create consistency. She involves parents in completing an on-entry assessment to enable her to highlight their children's starting points. Parents are very happy with the childminder's service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Their comments include, 'She is amazing at what she does' and 'We are more than impressed with the care'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop secure attachments and form close bonds. The childminder provides children with a homely and welcoming environment to help them to feel safe and content. Children participate in regular outings to engage in active play and extend their physical skills. Younger children attend toddler groups alongside the childminder to develop their social interactions with others. The childminder supports children to enhance their understanding of the world. She helps them to learn about people in their local community and discusses differences and similarities in families.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funded early education, make good progress. Younger children watch carefully and display curiosity as they begin to place small-world vehicles down ramps. Older children are keen to listen to familiar stories and link parts of the book to real-life experiences. This helps to extend their literacy development. Younger children's care routines are followed well. Older children build their independence and self-help skills, for example, as they start to recognise what items can be recycled following snack time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435277 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10074944 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 6 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Cleveland. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for 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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