Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2015 17 September 2008

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has a thorough understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates excellent teaching practice, and as a result, children are supported very well to reach their optimum potential.  Children are exceptionally confident and show high levels of self-esteem. This is because the childminder values their unique personalities and gives children time to express themselves.  Children are safeguarded very well. This is because the childminder fully understands her duty to protect children from harm. In addition, risk assessments and a well- organised environment mean children explore their surroundings safely.  The childminder has a very clear programme of continuous development. She knows her strengths and what she would like to further improve. As a result, she has an excellent attitude to change.  The childminder knows children very well. She adapts care practices to sensitively

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This provision is outstanding

support children's well-being. Consequently, all children are cared for to an exceptional standard.  Children behave very well because the childminder supports them to understand rules and boundaries. Consequently, children are adopting a mature approach to finding solutions during minor disagreements.  Partnerships with parents are highly effective because the childminder uses a wide range of ways to communicate with them. This means that all parents are fully involved in their child's learning and development.  The childminder has created positive relationships with the local authority advisory team. She welcomes their advice and support in order to further develop her practice.

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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

 continue to work with all parents to complement children's learning at home, for example, by further enhancing the already outstanding learning at home bags.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the sitting room, kitchen and outside.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled children's observations, next steps in learning and each child's progress.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, risk assessments, policies, procedures and self-evaluation documents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through children's development files and recent parent questionnaires.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children are making excellent progress in their learning and development because the childminder plans exciting activities for all children. Children delight in making pretend pizzas; they choose toppings and set the timer when putting them in the oven. The childminder extends this by providing paper and pens for children to make lists and take orders. As a result, children practise forming letters and numbers while the childminder sensitively corrects their errors. To enhance children's small muscle skills further the childminder provides activities using sensory materials, such as split peas. Children use their fingers to feel the texture and move the peas developing their physical dexterity. The careful planning of activities linked to children's next steps in learning and their interests motivates children to learn and prepares them very well for school.

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outstanding

Children's needs are discussed with parents when children start in the setting are continuously updated as children grow older. This enables the childminder to adapt the services and activities to meet children's individual needs. The childminder has a thorough understanding of children's medical and dietary needs. She provides homemade organic meals and snacks for children, and discusses their preferences allowing them autonomy to choose snacks from a range of healthy options. Children are closely supervised as they cut their own fruit at snack time. They use small knives and are learning how to keep themselves safe. Outside children grow produce and learn about nature. They care for the plants and the childminder understands the importance of teaching children about the world they live in. Children also use the garden to develop their physical skills. They climb the steps to the slide confidently and have access to writing materials, water and the mud

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outstanding

kitchen where they dig and explore. As a result, children are developing very healthy lifestyles. Children's individual care needs are closely followed and routines are shared with parents. Therefore, all children feel very safe and secure in the rich and friendly environment the childminder has created.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder's practice is exemplary. She monitors children's progress closely and plans for each child's individual needs. She fully understands how children learn and develop, and furthers her knowledge by attending regular courses and reading around childcare subjects. This enables the childminder to evolve her teaching practice, which is consistently outstanding. The childminder involves parents in children's learning in a variety of ways. She has identified that children's learning will further benefit by extending the activities and resources she sends home with children to complement their learning in the setting. The childminder has established strong links with the local schools. She regularly shares information regarding children's progress and knows teaching staff well. Furthermore, the childminder is proactive in sharing her excellent practice with other childminders to benefit all children in the local area.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY243498 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 860207 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Ripon, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, 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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