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

 Children are extremely confident and have high levels of self-esteem. Children freely express themselves, and the childminder encourages them to have their own thoughts and opinions to promote their independence.  The childminder thoroughly understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Her quality of teaching is consistently good and she plans a wealth of learning opportunities. As a result, all children are making good progress in their learning and development.  Children have made firm friendships with other children attending the setting. They show affection and kindness, as they share toys and play cooperatively. The childminder praises their behaviour. Consequently, children's emotional well-being is being fostered well.  Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The premises are risk assessed and the garden area is secure. This means children play freely and safely both

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This provision is good

indoors and outdoors.  The childminder has built very strong relationships with parents. Daily verbal communication means that parents are aware of their child's day. In addition, formal reports are created to share children's progress, and support their learning between home and the setting.  The childminder is passionate about continually improving her service. She listens to the opinions of children and parents, and has a clear plan for further improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully pursued schools, in order to verbally share information regarding children's development to ensure they have the best move possible.

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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 the already good links with schools to provide children with an even smoother move from the childminder's care to school, for example, by inviting teachers to visit children in the setting and discuss their development.

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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 are well prepared for school. They are confident, listen well to instructions, and are motivated to learn. Children concentrate during small group time and engage in conversations. They make choices about what they would like to do during the day, and the childminder discusses activities they have previously done to consolidate their learning. For example, children discuss the lifecycle of frogs recalling their recent visit to the wildlife area to collect frogspawn. The childminder shows children the tadpoles in the tank, and they talk about their progress and how they have developed legs. Children are inquisitive and the childminder extends their learning, by showing them a short clip of how frogs grow using an electronic tablet device. Children readily talk about their experiences and share their knowledge of subjects. They have developed very good communication skills, because the childminder engages in discussion. She asks meaningful questions and

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who attend. This is good

listens to children with genuine interest. As a result, children have a wide vocabulary and express themselves very well.

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good

The childminder understands the importance of children creating strong bonds and attachments with her. She gets to know children and families during settling in, and collates information about each child using an All about me form. The childminder discusses children's routines and their physical needs to ensure she meets them well. Communication books are used as a two-way flow of information between home and the setting. The childminder knows the importance of supporting children to be ready to move to school. They talk about the changes and written information on children's progress is sent to teachers. However, opportunities to ensure children are as prepared as possible for their move have not been fully explored. For instance, the childminder has not pursued teachers to discuss children's development or invited them to meet children before they attend school. Children behave very well and have created firm friendships. They know

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good

the behaviour expected of them and respect each other and the childminder.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She has recently refreshed her safeguarding knowledge and understanding, and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child. The childminder also attends regular training courses to develop her knowledge about how children learn. She has recently completed training on Being a two year old, and has reviewed her provision to support all children to make good, or better progress in their development following the course. The childminder monitors children's progress closely. She regularly observes them during play and assesses their development. Any emerging gaps are promptly planned for and closed. The childminder knows where to obtain advice and support should children require any further professional support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363255 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 863776 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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