Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 August 2015 7 August 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 childminder completes accurate assessments of children's progress. This helps her to identify where support may be needed and to close any gaps in children's learning.  The childminder acts as a good role model. She effectively manages children's behaviour and offers praise to reinforce their positive actions. This helps children to acquire the necessary skills to be ready for school and build their confidence and self- esteem.  The childminder is caring, sensitive and skilled in helping children to feel settled and to form emotional attachments. This in turn helps to nurture their independence and overall well-being.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and takes effective action to ensure that risks are minimised. This contributes towards children being safe and secure while in her care.  The childminder provides children with enjoyable and interesting activities which

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This provision is good

contribute towards their good levels of concentration. This supports them to make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Initial information requested from parents about children's prior learning is not comprehensive enough to help inform planning right from the start.  The childminder has not has not considered further ways to enhance her programme of continuous professional development.

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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

 obtain more detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry, to inform initial assessments and precisely plan from the start  extend the programme of professional development so it is focused more precisely on key areas of practice to improve teaching further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for the children.  The inspector looked at policies, children's personal profiles and a range of other documentation, including evidence of qualifications and suitability of 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 secure understanding of how children learn, and teaching is good. She listens attentively as children play and encourages them to talk about what they are doing. This effectively promotes children's communication and language skills. The childminder regularly observes children and then plans appropriate activities around their interests to meet their individual needs. She fulfils her responsibility for completing the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder makes good use of questioning to encourage children to be active learners. Older children demonstrate good literacy skills as they spell and write their name. The childminder encourages children to count and discuss size and measure. This helps to support their understanding of mathematical skills concepts. Children show high levels of concentration throughout their activities as they are actively engaged and motivated in their play.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children demonstrate in their play that they are happy and feel welcome. They make their own choices about what they would like to do from the resources available in the dedicated playroom. The childminder encourages children to share and be kind. This helps them to develop positive attitudes to others. There are good settling-in procedures in place to ensure that children are supported well with their move from home. However, the information the childminder obtains from parents on entry is not always sufficient to further plan for children's learning from the start. Children help to prepare a healthy snack and are offered opportunities throughout the day to engage in physical play. This contributes towards their growing independence and understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Detailed policies and procedures are successfully implemented to help promote a safe environment and to help protect children from harm. The childminder completes diaries for children and communicates daily with parents about their children's achievements. This helps to promote good partnerships with parents. The childminder evaluates her service, reflecting on her strengths and areas that she wants to further improve. She takes into account the views of parents and children. This helps the childminder to continuously improve the learning and care experiences she provides to children. The childminder holds a childcare qualification and has kept up to date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. However, her professional development focuses on essential aspects of training, rather than being specifically targeted at developing first-rate teaching skills. The childminder

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provision is good

recognises the importance of working with local agencies and other professionals where children may need extra support to meet their individual needs. She has established links with the local school to further support children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY288273 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 861304 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Knaresborough. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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