Atkinson, Zoe

Inspection date 10 September 2018 Previous inspection date 7 October 2015

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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 has a caring nature and provides a home-from-home environment. Children settle-in quickly and develop strong trusting bonds with her. n Children persevere during activities and listen and concentrate well. These are just some of the many key skills that children develop in readiness for school and nursery. n The childminder promotes children's mathematical learning well. For instance, she takes opportunities that arise to help children to count, compare size and identify shape. Children solve problems independently as they work out how to fit different sized shapes inside each other correctly. n The childminder uses a variety of effective methods to exchange important information with parents and promote consistency in children's learning and care. n The childminder carefully considers ways to continuously develop the quality of her practice. She acts on feedback from parents and makes positive changes to her

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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 provide children with the time they need to process their thoughts and formulate a respond to questions n extend programmes of professional development to raise the standard of teaching even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household, children's records and other relevant documentation. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the children and considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is alert to the possible indicators of abuse and neglect. She knows exactly what action to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. Her home is safe, secure and hygienic. The childminder supervises her assistant efficiently. For instance, she uses supervision meetings and appraisals well to monitor and strengthen her assistants practice. The childminder meets regularly with school staff to exchanges detailed information about children's achievements and ongoing learning needs. These effective information sharing practises promote continuity and enable the childminder to complement children's learning successfully.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder uses her good understanding of how children learn to plan enjoyable and challenging activities. She closely monitors children's progress and makes accurate assessments to plan precisely for their next stages in learning. Children clearly enjoy the sensory experience as they explore paint using their hands and fingers. The childminder enthusiastically plays alongside children to guide, stretch and extend their play. For instance, she supports children to describe texture and helps them to find out what happens when colours mix. Children's physical skills are developing well. For example, they show good hand-to-eye coordination as they use tweezers to pick up intricate objects. The childminder skilfully models pretend-play and helps children to act out role-play scenarios as they pretend to make imaginary pies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She provides children with lots of praise and encouragement to increase their confidence and self-esteem successfully. Children behave very well. They are independent and develop good self-care skills. The childminder ensures that children follow good hygiene routines and provides a varied and well-balanced diet. Children are physically active. They benefit from daily opportunities to play outdoors and often enjoy trips to parks and open spaces.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They enjoy helping with routine tasks and can follow simple instructions. Children join in with songs and excitedly demonstrate the actions. They confidentially explore the well-resourced environments, selecting resources and leading their own play. Children are sociable and play harmoniously together. They consistently use good manners and show care and concern for others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369410 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10071736 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 - 13 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 7 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Harrogate. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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