Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2015 17 February 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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

 Children develop exceptionally strong relationships with the childminder. The childminder is extremely caring and responsive to children's individual needs, which successfully promotes their emotional well-being.  Children have access to a superb range of high-quality resources to promote their all- round development extremely well. The learning environment is highly stimulating, inviting and welcoming to children.  The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This helps children engage in an extensive range of inspirational, stimulating activities in the childminder's setting and on outings in the local community.  The childminder is exceptionally committed to her professional development. She attends well-chosen, beneficial training to enable her to maintain outstanding teaching and care practice.  Children's safety and safeguarding are central to the childminder's practice. She is very

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This provision is outstanding

knowledgeable about child protection procedures and updates her training on a frequent basis. Thorough risk assessments are carried out to ensure that the premises are safe and the childminder remains vigilant at all times to keep children safe.

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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 explore additional ways to provide parents with ideas for extending their children's learning at home, to enhance the already excellent partnership working further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector observed activities in the home and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in written form.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder provides a highly stimulating learning environment. She continually checks children's learning, to ensure that the system for observing, planning and assessment is consistently robust. This meticulous approach contributes considerably to the rapid progress children make in their development. Children are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children's communication and language skills are successfully fostered. The childminder skilfully encourages conversations with children. She uses excellent questioning techniques which effectively support children's thinking. Children develop superb literacy skills. They establish their early writing through exciting activities which capture their interest. Before embarking on a mini-beast hunt in the garden, they carefully write their names on their paper and make a record as they find the different insects. The childminder encourages children to describe what they find and

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who attend. This is outstanding

builds on their vocabulary. Partnerships with parents are very strong. They are provided with a wealth of information about their child's learning from the onset of the childminding care. The childminder is considering additional ways of providing parents with helpful suggestions of how to continue their child's learning at home.

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outstanding

Children demonstrate they feel happy, secure and safe. The childminder loves her role, treats children equally and views them as part of her family. She gives them clear and consistent explanations about sharing, taking turns and being considerate towards others. They accept each other's differences and thoroughly enjoy each other's company. The provision for outdoor play and experiences are exceptional and greatly benefit children's learning and health. Children learn about respecting wildlife and how to negotiate different surfaces safely. They delight in exploring the mud area and wild flower garden. They are, rightly, very proud of their planting and growing area and thoroughly enjoy eating the fruit and vegetables they have grown. The childminder encourages children to be as independent as possible in preparation for school. Children show impressive levels of self- help skills as they chop up their fruit at snack time, put their shoes on by themselves and

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is dedicated to ensuring that children in her care thrive and achieve their full potential. She is highly experienced and has completed childcare training and obtained a qualification at level 3. This enables her to successfully meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder is totally committed to maintaining high standards. She has an excellent understanding of how to evaluate and monitor her service to drive improvement. The views of parents and children are sought as part of this process and they are very much valued and listened to. Consequently, the childminder consistently delivers a first-class service.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305768 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 848935 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 17 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives in Bridge Hewick, near Ripon. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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