Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2015 28 February 2012

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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 demonstrates an expert knowledge and understanding of how children develop and learn. As a result, they make excellent progress in relation to their starting points.  Children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stages in their development, such as attending school. This is because the childminder teaches them literacy skills and basic mathematical concepts.  The childminder has highly effective partnerships in place with parents and other settings children attend. This helps to promote continuity of care and learning for children.  The childminder is sensitive to the needs of children and provides them with warmth, support and encouragement. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being and they develop high levels of self-confidence.  The childminder is an excellent role model for children and manages behaviour positively. Consequently, children can manage turn taking for themselves and have

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This provision is outstanding

impeccable manners.  The childminder uses the self-evaluation to identify areas for improvement based on the feedback from parents and children. As a result, she effectively maintains the highest standards of care and learning for children.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Therefore, her practice consistently reflects her high expectations for children's safety, well-being and 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

 continue to promote highly successful partnerships with parents by providing even more information, which help them to understand how children learn in the setting and how they can extend this even further at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector toured the premises used by children during the inspection and observed children's activities.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documents, including a selection of policies, children's assessments records and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector observed practice and the interactions between the childminder and children during play and care routines.  The inspector obtained the views of parents through letters and other written feedback.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The quality of teaching is outstanding. Consequently, children are consistently keen and enthusiastic learners. For example, children delight in playing imaginatively in their fairy garden. The childminder encourages children to lead the play and provides them with the resources they need. Children are able to recognise their written names on the fairies and extend their ideas as the childminder asks them questions, which help them to think critically. Children are immersed in a literacy and numeracy rich environment. For example, outdoors in the 'ice cream parlour,' children use menu cards and cones to develop their questioning skills. The childminder enhances their play by challenging them to count how many pennies and cones they have, and to bring striped ice creams to her. Consequently, children are able to use number confidently and make rapid progress across the seven areas of learning. In order to maintain highly successful partnerships with

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who attend. This is outstanding

parents, the childminder acknowledges she can support them further by building on their awareness of how children learn in the setting, providing them with further guidance from the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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outstanding

The environment, indoors and outdoors, is highly stimulating for children. Resources are fully accessible, which enables children to continue their learning without disruption and be independent. The childminder has positive relationships with children and encourages them to develop self-help skills. Consequently, they are able to put on their own shoes and manage to use the toilet themselves. The childminder talks to children about plans for the future and new challenges they are ready to face, such as starting school. Therefore, children are extremely well prepared for the next stages in their learning and development. The childminder teaches children about what contributes to a healthy lifestyle. As a result, children know to wash their hands and have awareness of healthy foods.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates a clear drive to maintain excellent standards for children. For example, she is a qualified teacher and has continued to extend her skills by attending various early years courses. This contributes to the fantastic progress children are making. The childminder carries out thorough assessments of children's progress and learning. This helps her to quickly identify any gaps in children's learning or weaknesses in plans for their next steps. There are effective partnerships in place to access further support for children, if this is needed. The childminder understands her role to protect children from harm. For example, she has robust procedures in place to record and report concerns about their welfare and teaches children how to keep themselves safe. Parents are extremely pleased with the childminder's service and have recently nominated her for a local award. This demonstrates the outstanding effort the childminder makes to continue

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provision is outstanding

to provide an exceptional service to children and their families.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431746 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 853248 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives Harrogate. The childminder operates during term time, from 9.15am to 2.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers a flexible holiday club during school holidays. The childminder holds Qualified Teacher Status.

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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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