Childminder in York

Inspection date 1 July 2019 Previous inspection date 28 March 2019

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 keen to be the best that she can be and has taken swift action to address the weaknesses identified during her last inspection. She works closely with her assistants to evaluate practice and plan pertinent developments that benefit children and their families. n The qualified childminder knows how children learn through play. She plans and delivers a wide range of challenging learning experiences that are well suited to children's needs. Children have a positive approach to learning and make good progress towards the early learning goals. n Children are relaxed in the home-from-home environment. They develop strong, trusting relationships with the childminder and her assistants. Children are self-assured and confidently explore the well-resourced environments, making decisions about their play. n Parent partnerships are strong. The childminder uses a range of effective communication methods to share information with them and promote learning at home

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This provision is good

and in the setting. n Information exchanged with other settings that children attend is not in-depth enough to ensure consistency and enable the childminder to complement children's learning as well as possible. n On occasions, the childminder does not extend her lines of questioning to challenge children's thinking and help them to explore their ideas even further.

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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 strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend and exchange information about children's ongoing achievements to complement teaching in the setting and promote consistency in children's learning even further n provide even more opportunities for children to answer questions that support them to explore their ideas and think critically.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector toured the areas of the premises that are used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults working and living on the premises, a sample of policies and other relevant documentation. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector considered the views of children and parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. She completes relevant training and often reads articles to strengthen her knowledge, skills and practice even further. For example, she has recently developed a greater understanding of how to identify and support children with speech and language delay. The childminder supervises her assistants well and provides effective guidance and support to help them to continue to develop their teaching skills. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection matters and knows exactly what to do if she has any concerns about children's welfare. Her premises are safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observation and assessment proficiently to support individual children to move on to the next stage in their learning. She is supportive and interacts enthusiastically to guide and extend children's play. For example, the childminder encourages children to create shapes with the dough. She helps them to use language of size, and count and compare objects by length to enhance their mathematical skills well. Children listen with interest to stories as the childminder uses different tones and voices to bring the characters to life. They enjoy exploring paint and make marks with a variety of different tools. The childminder plays alongside children as they pretend to prepare and cook imaginary pizzas. She models role play and offers ideas to help children to develop their storylines.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants consistently reinforce their behavioural expectations through sensitive guidance and praise. They help children to be polite, respectful to others and play amicably together. Children are cooperative and well behaved. The childminder encourages children to be physically active outdoors and helps them to practise throwing and catching balls. She provides nutritious food and ensures that children wash their hands before mealtimes. Children are often taken on trips to places of interest to widen their experiences. For instance, they excitedly talk about a recent outing to a farm, where they thoroughly enjoyed picking strawberries.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show good dexterity as they mould and manipulate dough. They draw and make marks with different writing tools. Babies are vocal and respond to the childminder's warm interactions and older children are strong communicators. Children's mathematical skills are developing well. For example, they count reliably, recognise familiar shapes and are beginning to use mathematical language. These are just some of the many skills that children develop in readiness for eventual moves to school or nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544555 Local authority York Inspection number 10102244 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 - 4 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 28 March 2019

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and is located in Acomb, York. 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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