Childminder EY479091

Inspection date 11 July 2019 Previous inspection date 29 July 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 Children explore the well-organised and homely indoor environment with confidence and ease. They make independent choices in their play and show good levels of self- confidence and emotional well-being. n The childminder places a strong focus on helping children develop positive relationships with others. Children behave well, play alongside others and are happy to share and take turns. n The experienced and dedicated childminder is self-aware and effectively evaluates her provision to ensure it is consistently good. She has high standards and expectations of children. Children thrive in her care. n Children gain strong skills in their social, language and physical development that are needed for their future learning. They make good progress in relation to their age and stage of development. n The childminder forms positive partnerships with parents. She shares good-quality information with parents, including a daily written diary for younger children and

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This provision is good

regular details about their learning and progress. This helps to provide continuity and a consistent approach between home and the setting. n The childminder has not yet fully embedded the new system for assessment in order to strengthen records of children's progress. n The organisation of some resources within the playroom does not encourage children to freely access and use books.

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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 the new systems for observation and assessment to strengthen records of children's attainment n improve opportunities to help children develop their awareness of the written word.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder uses her warm personality and extensive experience to help create a very welcoming setting where children quickly relax, play and learn. She reflects carefully on her practice and constantly makes small improvements to meet children's individual needs and interests. For example, she rotates toys and books in the playroom to reflect children's current choice of play and challenge their further exploration. The childminder uses her established professional network well to keep herself up to date with guidance and good practice. She accesses training, for example, about babies' brain development, and monitors the impact on her practice. The childminder is accountable to parents and provides them with the key policies and procedures she uses to underpin children's health and welfare. She knows how to identify and respond appropriately to concerns about children's safety and protection. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children's capabilities and adapts her teaching to suit their individual stages of development. For example, the childminder helps children to find a jigsaw puzzle appropriate to their level of skill. She praises their successes, which raises their self-esteem and encourages them to attempt other puzzles. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. She teaches them to sing songs and rhymes to encourage their speech. The childminder plays games with the children to develop their memory, attention span and hand-to-eye coordination. For instance, children concentrate hard as they try to match shapes and colours to the box and then post them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She sensitively reminds children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Young children play alongside each other. They are supported to start to understand how to share and take turns with toys. Children's behaviour is good. They are tremendously enthusiastic learners. Children show good levels of independence and confidence. They eagerly seek out other activities and experiences as they excitedly explore the environment. Children regularly mix with other children to further support their social skills and self-identity. They benefit from regular outings, including trips to group sessions and local parks. These experiences help children to learn about their local community and develop an understanding of differences and similarities in the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children learn skills and gain attributes that they need for the next stage in their learning and eventual move onto school. Children are interested in making marks as part of their developing early writing skills. They have daily opportunities to run, climb and enjoy fresh air, which helps them to develop their physical skills and have an understanding of small risks in the environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479091 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10076117 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 9 Date of previous inspection 29 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Eggborough. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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