Home Childcarer in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2015 23 November 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

 Children show they feel safe and secure with the childminder through their play and interactions. She treats them with kindness and care, which helps children gain a sense of belonging.  The childminder completes regular observations and assessments to plan activities that motivate children to be excited about their learning. Consequently, children make good progress and are ready for the next stage in their learning, including school.  Children are provided with a good range of freshly prepared, nutritious meals and snacks, which contributes significantly to keeping them healthy.  The childminder takes all necessary steps to keep children safe and well. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge updated by attending training and knows who to contact if she has concerns regarding a child's welfare.  The childminder teaches children mathematical skills during daily activities. For example, she regularly counts with the children and makes effective use of simple

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to ask questions which encourage young children to think and develop their language skills further.  Information requested from parents before children start with the childminder does not fully include details about their children's prior learning, to enhance the accuracy of the childminder's initial assessment.

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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 young children to think and develop their language skills, for example, through the use of more challenging questioning  obtain more detailed information from parents about what children can already do when they first start attending, to inform the initial assessments and promote more rapid progress from the outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for the children.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's records and policies, and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and all people living on the premises.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She interacts well with children and promotes their learning through conversations about activities they are engaged in. However, she is occasionally less effective in using questioning to extend the language and thinking skills of young children. A good range of books are easily accessible and children like to sit on the childminder's lap to listen to a story. Books include the use of numbers and rhyming words, which helps promote children's mathematical and literacy skills. Children enjoy choosing items from a song sack, created by the childminder to encourage children's participation in a singing activity. This sack contains a variety of items that children quickly learn to associate with their favourite songs. For example, a child selects a boat from the sack and recognises that it goes with the action rhyme, 'Row, row, row your boat'. The childminder begins to sing the

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who attend. This is good

song and children immediately start to carry out the relevant actions. There are good settling-in procedures in place to ensure children are supported well with their move from home. However, the information the childminder obtains from parents on entry is not always sufficient to maximise children's learning from the start.

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good

Children enjoy physical play in the garden and explore the properties of sand and water, which helps them learn about volume and capacity. Children develop good relationships with the childminder and other members of her household and are confident in exploring their surroundings. Good opportunities are provided for them to be independent as they access resources from the wide selection available. Children's behaviour is good and they develop positive relationships with others. The childminder regularly praises children to build up their confidence and self-esteem. She provides good opportunities to support the children's personal, social and emotional development, as they attend community groups and outings in the local area. This develops children's confidence and allows them to socialise with other children and adults. Therefore, children are developing the necessary skills needed for the next stage in their learning at school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a sound understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She assesses children's skills and tracks their progress. This enables her to identify where support may be needed and secure the correct intervention. The childminder is well qualified and continues to extend her knowledge through attending relevant training, effectively supporting children's learning and development. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision. She has successfully addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection, which reflects her commitment to continual improvement. The childminder has regular contact with other childminders in the local area, which enables her to share ideas and discuss best practice. This further supports children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393605 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 859539 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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