Snowdon, Amanda Jane

Inspection date 8 July 2019 Previous inspection date 18 April 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 prepares stimulating activities for children to enjoy independently. Children are interested and keen to learn. They make good progress in all areas of their learning. n The childminder helps older children develop the skills they need to start school. Children have very good levels of concentration and show emerging early writing skills. n Children have developed secure bonds with the childminder. She provides a safe, welcoming environment for them to grow and develop. Young children benefit from established boundaries and the childminder supports them to manage their feelings. n The childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents and other professionals. She gathers and shares information about children's care and learning. This helps to promote continuity. n The childminder regularly asks children and parents for their views to help her evaluate the setting. Parents describe the childminder as friendly, loving and caring towards

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This provision is good

children. Children's feedback is very positive. They write about how they are 'always having fun and are always laughing'. n During some planned activities, the childminder does not provide the highest levels of challenge for older children. n The childminder has not fully developed ways to find out about children's prior achievements when they first start in her setting in order to ensure they make the very best start to 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 extend learning even further for older children, particularly during planned activities, to help them make rapid progress across all areas of learning n enhance ways to gather detailed information about children's stages of development when they join the childminder, to ensure they make the strongest start to their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder. n The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder strives to provide high standards of care and learning for children. She responds to feedback from parents and reflects on her practice. For example, she shares photographs with parents so they can become more involved in their children's ongoing learning. The childminder has built strong relationships with other childminders and the local authority childcare officer. This helps her to access support if needed. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her child protection procedures and knows what to do if she has concerns about children's welfare. She gently reminds children to be safe outdoors and encourages their independence.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests to plan activities they enjoy. For example, older children use a whole range of natural resources to express themselves creatively and decorate their dough 'pancakes'. Outdoors, children use chalks to colour in bricks and develop their literacy skills as they listen carefully to stories. Young children are keen to join in and develop good communication and language skills. The childminder observes children's play and assesses the progress they make. She monitors this carefully and shares information with parents to help her support children in every area of their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's good health in fun and interesting ways. For example, she links their snack time to a favourite story. Older children enjoy pointing out the different fruits and cheeses. Young children develop their food preferences and show interest in the different textures and flavours. The childminder encourages children to join in with outdoor play and physical activity daily. Older children take an active part in their own self-care and have good levels of self-confidence. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's individual care routines when they first join her setting. This helps her to respond swiftly when they show signs of being tired and has a positive impact on their emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and focus intently on activities they choose. They are keen to interact with the childminder and willing to join in with new sensory play, such as scented dough. Young children have good physical skills and thoroughly enjoy exploring resources indoors and outdoors. Children make consistently good progress. They are working within the stages of development typically expected for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391182 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10074231 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 23 Date of previous inspection 18 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Skipton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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