Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21/11/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and provides a wide range of opportunities to promote children's development through positive play experiences.  Children are happy, motivated and interested in their play. They show good levels of independence, curiosity and demonstrate positive behaviour.  The childminder gives children's speech and language development a high priority and supports them to become confident communicators.  Good relationships are established with parents to provide a shared approach to their children's needs and ongoing learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has not yet extended the evaluation of what she does to include using the views of parents and children to help her assess the impact of her practice and make well-informed plans for future improvements.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities with the children in the areas used for childminding, and held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records, evidence of training completed and other related records and documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day or through written information provided by them.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2008 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her family in Seamer, on the outskirts of Scarborough. The childminder uses the ground floor lounge, dining kitchen and bathroom for childminding and there is an enclosed rear garden for outside play. She uses her car for childminding purposes.

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Information about the setting

There are currently 22 children on roll, eight of whom are in the early years age group. Other children attend before and after school and during school holidays. Most children attend part time and for a variety of sessions. The childminder is open all year round from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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Information about the setting

The childminder attends the local children's centre and other facilities with the children. She collects children from the local school and pre-schools.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 improve the accuracy and effectiveness of self-evaluation by extending how the views of parents and children are used to further assist in identifying areas for future development.

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who attend

Children's progress in their learning is good. The childminder seeks information from parents before their children start. This supports the childminder in assessing each child's starting points and providing them with quality play experiences to support of their ongoing learning and development. The quality of teaching is strong and, as a result, children's progress across all areas of learning is good; particularly in the prime areas of communication and language, physical development and personal, social and emotional development. The childminder provides an individual learning journey for each child. She observes the children on a regular basis to assess what they can do and how to support them to progress further. This information is shared with the parents to enable them to support their children's learning at home. The childminder carefully monitors each child's progress through using the Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage

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who attend

guidance. This helps the childminder to know if a child is showing typical development for their age and to consider what she might do to support their individual learning needs.

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who attend

Children are motivated and interested in what they do and the younger children show positive levels of concentration, such as pretending to make a cup of tea for the childminder. The childminder is skilled in her support of children's speech and language and encourages them, for example, to name objects, then describe how many and what colour they are. She repeats words and sounds out different letters with the children so that they begin to develop the skills they will need later on to begin reading and writing. The excellent selection of books provide them with wonderful opportunities to look at pictures and talk about the story, and they see letters and words all around them through the displays. This fosters children's communication and language skills very effectively. The garden and trips provide daily opportunities for children to be in the fresh air, play outside and to use different tools and equipment. This enhances children's physical and

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who attend

social skills and builds their confidence and growing independence very well. Children enjoy digging and planting in the garden and searching for bugs and insects. The children have great fun with the paints; using their hands or whatever is around including their faces to paint. Younger children explore and use their senses using a variety of different tactile resources, such as treasure baskets.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The children use the space provided to best effect. For example, there are different areas for role play, playing with small world toys and a quiet area to look at books. The high quality of stimulating resources and equipment fully promote children's learning and development. They help themselves to what they want to play with and this is supported well by the childminder. This ensures children follow their interests and enjoy what they do through the different experiences provided. The childminder promotes a calm and caring environment where children are very settled and happy. She supports the younger children in developing their personalities, learning to play cooperatively, and developing the skills to share and to be aware of others around them. The older children attending have devised 'house rules' which they manage, such as setting the table or helping the younger children. This enables children to be confident and self-assured and to take levels

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The children have snacks and meals provided by the childminder. These provide a selection of healthy and nutritional foods. The menus are displayed daily for both parents and children to see. Children have the opportunity to taste different foods to extend their choices in what they eat. Personal care is managed very well, younger children readily put their hands up to have them wiped and the clear routines promote positive hygiene practices. Clear procedures are in place for ensuring safety in the home and when children are outside, and children frequently practise fire safety procedures. Children wear reflective jackets when walking to and from school to help keep them safe, particularly on dark nights. All these measures effectively support children's understanding of the importance of keeping safe and healthy, while still allowing them to take risks and explore. Children are well supported in preparing to move onto other settings, such as pre-school

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

and eventually school. The childminder places a strong emphasis on the development of children's speech and language, personal social and emotional development and physical skills. This provides a strong foundation which the children take forward into other settings.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements this well through providing and supporting children with individual learning plans. The childminder has a detailed range of policies and procedures to assist her in supporting children in an efficient and safe way, and these are shared with the parents and are regularly reviewed so they remain relevant and meet current guidelines. Clear safeguarding procedures are in place and the childminder is confident in her understanding of protecting children in her care. Relevant contact details are provided for reporting concerns and seeking advice.

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provision

The childminder has set up a personal development log and has taken positive steps to evaluate her provision and to make changes accordingly. For example, she has simplified the way she records children's observations and assessments to provide a more effective way of tracking each child's learning and progress. However, this process has not yet been extended to include the views of parents and children so that she can further assess the full impact of what she does on children's learning and development and so continue to identify areas to improve. The childminder has good relationships with children's parents. She provides them with a detailed welcome pack to ensure they have full information about of the care and learning opportunities provided for their children. Daily information is shared about their children and through their learning journey records, which parents appreciate. Feedback from parents is very positive. They are reassured that their children

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provision

are safe and happy with the childminder. They comment on how their children have progressed, such as in relation to their language development and behaviour.

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provision

The childminder takes the children to community activities, such as the local children's centre and the park, to extend their social interaction and learning experiences. She and also takes and collects children from the pre-school, and this provides regular opportunities for her to speak with the staff so that there is a shared approach to supporting children's ongoing learning and development. The childminder also has experience of working with other professionals so that she is able to provide support packages for children and parents when necessary.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446458 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 801405 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 22

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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