Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2015 6 April 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good and, as a result, children are eager and motivated to learn. The childminder is skilled in providing for children's individual needs, ensuring that every child makes good progress considering their starting points.  Once children have settled into her care, the childminder involves parents in their children's learning. She shares regular updates with parents and involves them in the assessment process, which includes the progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and protected from harm. She is aware of her role and responsibilities in promoting children's welfare, should she have any child protection concerns.  The childminder is skilled in managing children's behaviour. She makes use of a range of strategies, based on the needs of individual children, and takes care to raise their

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This provision is good

self-esteem. Children are happy and confident in the setting.  The childminder makes very good use of conversations and questions to challenge children in their learning. This helps children to develop their thinking skills and language.  The childminder monitors children's progress regularly. This ensures that any gaps are identified early, so that appropriate interventions can be sought.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather in-depth information from parents about children's achievements and learning needs before they start.

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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

 extend opportunities for parents to contribute to the initial assessments about what children can already do at home, and use this shared knowledge to fully identify children's learning needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas that are used for minding children.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and held discussions with her throughout the inspection  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including observations and assessments of children's learning, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures, training records, self-evaluation and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy a wide range of activities and resources. The children are encouraged to follow their interests. A variety of toys and resources are easy for them to access. For example, a young child asks to play with a 'hat'. The childminder successfully interprets what the child is asking for and supports the child to find the bag which contains the hat. The child spends an extended time clearly enjoying playing with the hat he has helped to find. Therefore, the childminder helps children to develop their independence and self- motivation. The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She monitors the educational programmes and ensures that children learn and develop across the seven areas of learning. As a result, children make good progress in readiness for school or nursery. The childminder has high expectations of children and encourages them to extend their play and explore activities fully. For

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who attend. This is good

instance, when a child is engaged in playing with a toy baby, the childminder skilfully extends the activity by introducing a book about babies. Children are fully supported to be confident learners. This is because the childminder knows the children well and understands their learning styles. However, in-depth information about children's starting points is not yet routinely gathered from parents to inform planning right from the start.

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good

The childminder supports the children's emotional and social development very well. She responds positively and warmly to children. As a result, children are emotionally settled and at ease in her care. For instance, a young child climbs up onto the childminder's knee, cuddles close and is rocked to sleep in her arms. Children are helped to develop their social skills and confidence by visiting local toddler groups. The childminder effectively supports children's physical development and good health. For instance, she helps children to understand the importance of hand washing at appropriate times during the day. Children go with the childminder to school to collect older children, so that they are familiar with the routine and understand what to expect. This helps them to be emotionally prepared for school.

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provision is good

The childminder has attended all necessary statutory training. She has forged close links with other childminders in the area. They meet up regularly to exchange thoughts and ideas on current practice. The childminder attends relevant early years training from the local authority. As a result, she is effective at reviewing the quality of her provision and effectively identifies ways to develop her own practice. Parents' written comments about the overall quality of the childminder's provision are very positive. They particularly appreciate the support and information they receive regarding children's individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 400559 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 872189 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1984 and lives in Ripon. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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