Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 2015 16 October 2008

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The qualified childminder completes regular training courses. She uses this knowledge to meet children's needs and promote their learning effectively. She enhances her knowledge, reflects on her provision and includes the views of parents. This shows her commitment to continual improvement.  The childminder works well with parents and other professionals to provide good continuity for children's well-being. Children's learning is shared with parents on a regular basis, enabling this to continue at home.  Teaching is good. The childminder provides a broad range of interesting and engaging activities based on children's interests and next steps in learning. Children make good progress in their development from their starting points.  The childminder promotes a warm and welcoming environment for children. They develop secure, trusting relationships with her and are motivated to join in with activities. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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This provision is good

 Children are kept safe from potential harm. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and recognises the possible signs that children may be at risk from abuse. She routinely teaches children about safety through daily routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not consider how children can select and use technology for a purpose as part of their everyday play, indoors and outdoors.  The childminder does not always gather enough detailed information about children's learning and achievements when they first join the setting.

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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

 develop more opportunities to enable children to select and use technology for a purpose as part of their everyday play  enhance further the information gathered about children's learning when they first start at the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children and spoke to her throughout the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding. She also went for a walk in the local community with the childminder and children.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. She also looked at the planning documentation, children's learning and development files and children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence her suitability and the suitability of all people living on the premises.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage and her role in keeping children safe. She regularly evaluates her provision and values the views of parents to develop her provision further. The childminder monitors how well the children are doing in their learning to give her a good overview of any gaps in their achievement. She has successfully addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection. The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate and her knowledge of safeguarding is effective. She has detailed policies and procedures in place, and shares these effectively with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder fully understands how children learn and develop. She plans experiences based on their interests and individual learning needs. The childminder observes children and links observations to the seven areas of learning. She uses a variety of teaching methods. The childminder demonstrates how to use things and she sits alongside the children, skilfully asking questions to extend their speaking and listening skills. She promotes patterns, counting and number within experiences. This means children's early literacy and mathematical skills are effectively supported. Children are confident in their discussions in a range of situations. They are motivated and stimulated to engage in many activities. However, there are occasions when children cannot select and use technology freely for a purpose as part of their everyday play, indoors and outdoors. Partnerships with parents are good. Some initial information is gathered from parents on entry.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

However, the childminder does not always gain enough detailed information about children's capabilities when they first start at the setting. As a result, opportunities to enhance her planning even further are missed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children move freely around the childminder's home and enjoy choosing from a wide selection of resources to play with. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder carefully supports them to understand rules and boundaries consistently and appropriately for their age. Her home is safe and secure and risks are effectively managed. Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the garden and exercising. The childminder supervises them closely while they experiment and develop their physical skills. This helps to promote children's balance and coordination skills, and develops their awareness of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder has established links with the local school and other early years provisions that children also attend, to further support children's learning and development.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are learning to be independent as the childminder provides many opportunities to manage age-appropriate tasks. She constantly engages children in conversation, so they develop good communication skills. This ensures their self-confidence, physical and social development are supported ready for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY239088 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 872555 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Pickering, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year- old children. She holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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