Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15/12/2014 30/09/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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

 Children have high levels of concentration and thoroughly enjoy activities the childminder plans. As a result, children are motivated to learn and are making good individual progress in their development.  Children are very confident and relaxed in the childminder's care. This is because the childminder knows children well, follows their routines and ensures children feel safe and secure at all times.  Children are learning about their local community because the childminder ensures regular outings are planned and opportunities are in place for children to meet and socialise with others.  Parents are fully included in their child's learning because the childminder takes time to discuss children's learning and development. In addition, ideas are provided to parents to support children's learning further at home.  Children are safeguarded well because the childminder has robust knowledge and understanding of how to protect children from harm.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good attitude to further developing her provision and reflects on her practices regularly. Consequently, her capacity for continuous improvement is good.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Opportunities to support children's early literacy and writing skills are sometimes missed.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 in the sitting room.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled children's observations, planning and assessment records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, risk assessments, policies, procedures and the childminder's development plan.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents through children's development records and daily diaries.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2007 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two children in a house in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor except the conservatory is used for childminding purposes. The family has a pet snake. The childminder attends a toddler group and activities at the local children's centre. She visits the shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. There are currently five children on roll, three of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She is a member of Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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

 enhance children's already good literacy skills further, for example, by supporting children to recognise and write their own names.

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who attend

Children concentrate for long periods of time because the childminder plans interesting and stimulating activities for children to take part in. She knows their interests and supports them to acquire new skills. For example, children explore cooked pasta as the childminder introduces new words, such as sticky, wet and cold. She asks open-ended questions to promote their thinking skills before extending the activity to incorporate paint. Children freely choose the colours of paint they want to use as they dip the pasta in it to make marks on paper. The childminder praises their efforts, which increases their self-esteem and confidence. All children are fully included in all activities because the childminder ensures children are given space and time to explore.

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who attend

The childminder knows each child very well. She observes them during play and keeps a development file for each child to detail their learning and progress. These files are available to parents at all times and include information on what children are learning and why. The childminder also provides parents with ideas to support children's learning at home, which are linked to their identified next steps in learning. The childminder completes regular assessments on each child and plans their next steps in learning. This means that children are making good progress relative to their starting points. The childminder has recently attended training on closing the achievement gap and therefore she knows how to identify gaps in children's development and how to promptly close them. Children are prepared for their move to school. This is because the childminder teaches children skills for successful learning. She supports children to dress themselves, manage

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who attend

their own hygiene needs and engage in activities to motivate them to want to learn more. In addition, children are developing a love for books and happily sit for short periods of time. They take turns to answer questions posed by the childminder and freely select their favourite books. However, opportunities to further enhance children's literacy skills, such as providing more opportunities for children to recognise and write their names are sometimes overlooked.

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

Children are very happy in the childminder's care. This is because the childminder and children have created strong bonds and attachments with each other. This supports children's emotional well-being and gives them confidence to explore the environment independently. The childminder works closely with parents to learn about children's individual care routines and she adheres to these through the day. This means children feel safe and secure and they know the daily routine and what to expect during the day. In addition, the settling-in period is tailored to each family's individual needs and wishes. Sessions are booked and differ in length depending how children cope with the move from home to the setting. Parents feel reassured by the childminder who is always available to talk to parents about their child's day and how they have been.

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

Children behave very well. This is because the childminder constantly reminds children of the behaviour expected of them. She uses kind words and reminds children to share and play together. This promotes their social skills and helps them to develop friendships. In addition, the childminder takes children to many toddler groups and to visit other childminders. This allows children to meet other children in the community and make friends. Children are also taken on many outings, such as to feed the ducks and to local places of interest. This means they are learning about the community they live in.

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

Children are learning to keep themselves safe. They do this during play as the childminder teaches them how to use equipment, such as scissors safely. They also practise regular evacuation drills and know where to assemble safely. This means they are learning about dangers and what to do in an emergency. Children are also learning healthy practices because the childminder encourages them to wash their hands after painting, before eating and after using the toilet. Healthy meals and snacks are provided for children and daily exercise also supports children to develop healthy habits. Children play outside and the childminder takes them to soft play centres and parks to exercise on large equipment. As a result, children develop good physical skills.

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provision

The childminder has a very good understanding of how to safeguard children and protect them from harm. She has attended safeguarding training and knows the different types of abuse and neglect and their indicators. A detailed set of policies and procedures, coupled with important telephone numbers to use in the event of a child protection concern means the childminder is able to deal with any issues. All adults living on the premises are vetted and suitable to be in contact with children. Furthermore, the childminder ensures children are safe in her home. She completes daily risk assessments and keeps the doors locked to prevent anyone accessing the premises or children leaving unaccompanied. In addition, garden gates are secure and regular counting of children means they are always accounted for.

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provision

The childminder has a positive attitude to continually improving her service. She has created a development plan and sets herself realistic targets for the future. In addition, the childminder sources training courses and liaises with the local authority advisers to evaluate and build upon her already good practice. Since her last inspection the childminder has reflected and changed many aspects of her provision improving outcomes for children. She has reviewed her planning for individual children's needs and monitors how she delivers learning experiences to children. As a result, children are making good progress in their learning and development.

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provision

The childminder has created good relationships with other professionals. The childminder knows where to access a wide range of support and advice. Although the childminder does not have any children with special educational needs and/or disabilities or children who speak English as an additional language, she knows where to access support. The childminder has also created positive partnerships with all parents. She takes time to talk to them daily and shares children's achievements and any changes in their routines. As a result, parents feel very happy and content leaving their children in her care.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY350465 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 820877 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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