Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 April 2015 6 May 2009

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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 provides an exceptional range of high-quality learning experiences for children, both inside and outdoors. As a result, children are highly motivated, eager to explore and develop a real thirst for learning.  Children form exceptional relationships with the childminder. This means children's individual needs are always met extremely well and children form strong attachments with her.  The childminder fully understands her role in safeguarding children. The setting is welcoming, stimulating and safe. All necessary steps are taken to protect children's welfare.  There is a robust system in place for supporting children's emotional well-being. This is reflected in the secure way that the children behave in the environment.  Excellent partnerships between parents and the childminder ensure that parents are well informed about their child's developmental progress.  The organisation of the setting is excellent. The childminder provides a relaxed, fun and

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This provision is outstanding

homely environment where each child is respected and valued.  The qualified childminder demonstrates an uncompromising commitment towards achieving excellence in all areas. This has a positive impact on her practice and promotes children's learning.

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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

 consider enhancing children's already very good technology skills, for example, by supporting them to develop increased mouse control.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the childminder's setting.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed observations of the children while they were engaged in activities.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder uses her strong knowledge of how children learn and her expertise in teaching to provide an outstanding range of learning opportunities. Babies acquire key skills to support their development; for example, language and communication development is supported through close interaction between the childminder and babies. Children initiate many activities themselves, which are skilfully supported by the childminder. The childminder and her co-childminders promote the child-centred ethos of the setting by supporting all children to develop across the seven areas of learning. Children benefit from prolonged periods of uninterrupted time to play and experiment, which ensures they remain engaged and focused on activities. They develop essential skills for future learning, asking questions and solving problems, which helps ensure they are very well prepared for starting school. The childminder works in close partnership with

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who attend. This is outstanding

parents and other professionals to support and promote each child's learning needs through a shared approach. Planning and assessment arrangements are precise, sharply focused on every child's needs and shared frequently with parents to ensure every child makes rapid progress.

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outstanding

Exceptional arrangements to care for children support their well-being. New children settle quickly as the childminder supports them extremely well. The childminder allows them time to explore the environment at their own pace. Children are very familiar with the childminder and readily seek her out for comfort when needed. The childminder gives the utmost priority to children's good health and well-being. She ensures that the needs of all children are met. The childminder works very closely with parents and other professionals so that children receive the best possible care. Children cooperate well with each other and know what behaviour is acceptable in the childminder's setting. Children fully embrace the benefits of outdoor learning and enjoy discovering all that the outdoor environment has to offer. For example, there are exciting and well-equipped areas that provide lots of opportunities for exploration, investigation, creative and imaginary play, and for building

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provision is outstanding

The childminder and her co-childminders create a high-quality setting which is welcoming, stimulating and safe. The childminder is inspirational; she has a comprehensive overview of children's progress through her robust assessment and tracking. Extremely high levels of reflective practice are evident throughout the setting. The level of commitment shown to achieving and maintaining positive outcomes for all children is outstanding. The continual improvement and training programme builds on all the evidence gathered within the setting. This is used to constantly reflect on how things can be done better. For example, the childminder has identified scope to enrich children's already good technology skills to support them as they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231025 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 869933 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and works in her mother's property in Kirby Misperton, between Pickering and Malton. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am to 5pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year- old children. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3.

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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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