Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 July 2015 26 March 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

 The well-qualified childminder knows the children well and uses her good knowledge to deliver an educational programme to meet their individual needs. This helps children to be engaged and enthusiastic learners, and to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder provides an outdoor environment which offers children an excellent range of resources and experiences. This contributes towards children displaying high levels of pleasure and motivation as they explore the environment.  Children are safeguarded effectively because the childminder and her assistant are aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder and her assistant know the appropriate action to take if they have concerns about a child.  The childminder has a good understanding of health and safety, carefully assessing risks to her premises and minimising hazards. This helps children to move freely and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain detailed information from parents about their children's learning abilities and skills when children first start.  The childminder does not provide sufficient opportunities, which raise children's awareness of similarities and differences.

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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

 seek more detailed information from parents about children's learning and development abilities on entry, in order to inform more precise initial planning  raise children's awareness of diversity so they are more able to respect and value differences.

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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 children.  The inspector looked at policies, children's personal profiles and a range of other documentation, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of adult household members.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and understands how children learn through play. She skilfully promotes young children's communication skills by engaging them in conversations and repeating words as they play. The childminder uses questions to encourage children's language and thinking skills. She introduces mathematical language and activities to help children to develop knowledge of number, colour, quantity and shape. The childminder has developed her systems for observation and assessment of the children to ensure that they are progressing well in their learning and development. She uses this information to identify what children need to learn next. This supports children to make good progress and to acquire the key skills required for their next stage in learning, including school. Children settle easily into the childminder's care because the childminder gathers information from the parents and

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who attend. This is good

spends time getting to know the children. This supports children's emotional security. The childminder establishes trusting relationships with parents and a two-way flow of information keeps parents up to date about their children's routines and activities. However, the childminder does not always seek detailed information about children's prior learning when they first start, to enable her to plan precise next steps to support children's development.

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good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder acts as a positive role model and rewards good behaviour with praise. This promotes children's self-esteem and confidence and supports children to behave well. The childminder reinforces how to lead a healthy lifestyle and the importance of physical exercise. She provides nutritious home-cooked meals and children benefit from fresh air and exercise during regular outdoor play. Children enjoy experiences, such as toddler groups and visits into the community, which helps to promote their understanding of the local environment. However, there are not enough opportunities for children to learn about and appreciate different cultures, to enable children to respect each other's differences.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures in place and shares these with parents. This helps parents to understand the childminder's responsibilities as a childcare professional. The childminder forms effective links with other settings. They work well together and provide consistency and continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder drives continuous improvement by reflecting on and identifying weaknesses in her provision, to take steps to address them. She is successful in supervising her assistant and ensures that they both keep their skills up to date by attending training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. The childminder has a childcare qualification and the knowledge and skills gained from this support her in maintaining a good quality provision. This contributes towards children making good progress across all areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY101975 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 855660 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 6am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder regularly works with an assistant. 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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