Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2015 15 March 2011

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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

 The childminder fully understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She plans for children's individual needs and stages of development. As a result, all children make good or better progress.  The childminder plans a wide variety of learning experiences for children. Consequently, children are motivated to learn and are developing a good ability to concentrate. They are prepared well for school, and are developing skills to support their future learning.  Children are highly confident and self-assured. This is because the childminder praises and encourages them to be independent learners.  The childminder has created strong relationships with parents and children. She listens to their wishes, follows children's routines and liaises with parents daily. As a result, children's physical and emotional needs are very well met.  The childminder is passionate about continually improving her service for children and

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This provision is good

parents. She has a clear plan to develop aspects of her service, and has an excellent attitude to change.  Children are safeguarded well. All adults living on the premises are appropriately vetted, and suitable to work and have contact with children. In addition, the childminder is aware of how to recognise and report and concerns regarding children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to learn about the formation of letters to support their early literacy skills are always not fully explored.

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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

 support children's already good early literacy skills further, for example, by teaching them to recognise lower case letter formations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled children's observations, planning and assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, policies, procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation document.  The inspector took into account of the views of parents through letters written for the inspector.

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who attend. This is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They sing songs and use musical instruments to accompany their singing. Children experiment with sounds and take turns to choose the next song to sing. All children engage in activities, because the childminder ensures resources are accessible and she is close by to support children's learning. During small group time, children learn the initial sounds of letters, they repeat sounds and have rhymes to remember them. However, the childminder teaches children capital letters, and has not begun to teach children the formation of lower case letters to fully support their early literacy skills. Children use a wide range of words and have extensive vocabulary, they have their own ideas and discuss these when pretending to make cakes in the role-play kitchen. The childminder promotes children's imagination while teaching them new skills and enhancing their knowledge. For example, she

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who attend. This is good

discusses the importance of cooking cake mixture to prevent illness, if mixture is eaten raw. This means children are constantly learning through play.

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good

The childminder is kind and caring. She ensures children are happy and offers cuddles for reassurance when needed. Children have created good relationships with the childminder who knows them all very well. Information is gathered from parents before children start, in order for the childminder to understand and follow their individual routines and needs. The childminder talks to parents daily and uses a communication pad to write information to share with parents. Older children are developing independence when taking care of their own hygiene needs. They ask to use the toilet and wash their hands independently. Furthermore, children exercise daily developing healthy habits. They play on climbing equipment in the garden or visit local parks, woodland and wildlife areas to learn about their local community while accessing fresh air.

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provision is good

The childminder ensure the premises both indoors and outdoors are safe and secure for children to play in. The designated playroom allows children to play freely and safely. The childminder has reflected on her setting, and children's access to resources following training she has recently attended. Furthermore, she ensures children have plenty of choice and promotes their confidence, in order to make their own decisions. The childminder is proactive in reading around childcare subjects and keeping her knowledge up to date. She has a clear programme of development and evaluates her practice to ensure it is constantly improving. In addition, she carefully monitors children's progress and shares this with parents. This means parents are fully involved in their child's learning and development. Letters and compliment cards from parents show they hold the childminder in high regard, and are pleased with the service she provides for children and

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363234 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 863773 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Sleights near Whitby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday 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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