Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2015 9 December 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure knowledge of child development, and is able to plan stimulating activities for a range of age groups. This helps to support children to make progress across the seven areas of learning.  The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children literacy, numeracy and social skills. This prepares them for their future move to school.  The childminder provides indoor and outdoor play environments, which are bright, stimulating and interesting for children. There are a wide range of resources, which are accessible for children to make decisions about their play and learning.  The childminder has effective settling-in procedures, which enable her to get to know children before they start. She gathers information from parents in regard to their child's specific care routines.  The childminder has good relationships in place with parents, other professionals and other settings children attend, such as school. This promotes continuity of care and

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The provision meets requirements

learning for children.  The childminder has documents in place to track children's progress and assess their stages of development. She has the ability to identify any gaps in children's learning and access appropriate support.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. This helps to keep children safe and secure in her care.  The childminder uses feedback from families and her self-evaluation to make continuous improvements to her practice and provision. She has maintained her skills and knowledge to work with children.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she delivers the educational programmes for children, and how she undertakes observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector observed areas used for the care of children, along with furniture, equipment and toys that are used for childminding.  The inspector checked a range of documents, the self-evaluation evidence and feedback collected from families.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334180 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 862604 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Harrogate. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 9am, and 3pm until 6.15pm, during term time. During school holidays the childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 5.30pm, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a Foundation Degree in Young Children's Learning and Development.

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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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