Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2015 31 January 2012

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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 childminder knows the children well. She plans and provides a good range of resources and activities that link to children's interests. Children are engaged, motivated to learn and make good progress.  The childminder is skilled and sensitive in helping children form strong emotional attachments. Children develop a good sense of belonging and explore the environment confidently.  The childminder supports children's language and communication development well. She extends their vocabulary and speaking skills through her good quality teaching.  The childminder carries out regular safety checks and risk assessments to ensure children's safety, both in the home and when on outings.  Children's good health is successfully promoted. The childminder provides healthy snacks, drinks and home-cooked meals. Children have good opportunities to play and continue their learning in the garden and the local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather enough detailed information from parents about children's learning at home, in order to focus future planning more precisely.  Self-evaluation does not consistently target specific areas for further improvement or take full account of the views of parents and children as part of this process.

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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 further information from parents about children's ongoing achievements at home  strengthen systems of self-evaluation to accurately set high expectations to drive improvement and include all parents and children in this process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the kitchen and living room, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of the childminder's documentation, including policies and evidence of qualifications and her suitability. The inspector also took account of children's records of learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder shows a strong commitment to her childminding service and the families she supports. She attends training courses, where possible, to keep her knowledge up to date. This has a positive impact on the safeguarding, welfare and learning and development for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures, how to keep children safe and how to support their understanding of keeping themselves safe. The childminder has a good range of detailed policies and procedures that reflect the service she offers and share valuable information with parents. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's individual needs and stage of development when they first start in her setting. Parents share positive comments about the childminder. These include information about the good quality care she provides and the good progress their children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of well-balanced, planned and freely accessible experiences that are purposeful and fun. The home environment is resourced well. This contributes to children's learning in all areas, as they are challenged and stimulated to test and extend their skills and knowledge. The childminder engages children of all ages in exciting and motivating activities. These link to their next steps in learning and are planned to support their own interests. Children eagerly join in a painting activity. They use sponges, their fingers and paint brushes to colour paper plates, as part of their Remembrance Day celebrations. This helps them to develop an understanding of past events in the lives of other people. The childminder demonstrates good quality teaching. For example, she uses effective questioning techniques to support children's critical thinking and develop vocabulary. The childminder monitors children's development well, in

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

order to identify any gaps in their learning and support them to make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and confident in the childminder's care. The childminder implements effective routines which support children's self-esteem and help them to feel safe and secure. Children benefit from regular physical exercise and fresh air. The childminder makes full use of her garden and nearby amenities to extend children's learning. The childminder acts as a positive role model and has clear expectations of behaviour. She encourages children of different ages to share toys and to be kind to one another. Good links with local schools and childcare groups mean that information about children's achievements is shared effectively. Children make choices about their play and activities. More-able children see to their personal needs and begin to manage their own self-care. This contributes to their emerging independence.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Their starting points are identified well and any gaps in learning are quickly addressed. Children learn to be independent and they develop the skills and knowledge they need for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400527 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 860175 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Sherburn in Elmet a suburb of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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