Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 November 2015 11 October 2011

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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

 Children of all ages and stages of development make good progress from their starting points across all of the areas of learning they experience. The childminder works very effectively with parents to help all children learn successfully, and prepare well for the next stage of education.  The childminder is evaluative and reflective. She regularly reviews her practice to ensure that she continues to develop further the quality of the good provision.  Children are cared for well and are supported effectively to learn about keeping safe and being healthy. They are provided with balanced meals and offered daily exercise in an inviting outdoor space. Regular attendance at groups, and visits to local attractions, are well planned. These outings help children to better understand the world around them.  Teaching is consistently good. The childminder is committed to further improving her knowledge through regular training. This has a positive impact on her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development is not sharply focused on further improving her teaching skills.  The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to build on their critical- thinking skills.

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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

 undertake professional development that increases the potential to raise the quality of teaching to an exceptional standard  provide more opportunities for children to practise and build on their critical-thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults within the home.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children are very well looked after and kept safe. The childminder is vigilant as children play and helps them to understand about potential dangers. A comprehensive range of policies, procedures and risk assessments are evident in practice. The childminder knows what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. She values the views of children and parents. Self- evaluation processes are effective and support continuous improvement in most areas. This has a positive impact on the quality of the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides engaging, well-planned activities which support children's interests and next steps in learning. This helps children develop motivation and a love for learning. Observation, assessment and planning systems are effective. The childminder can demonstrate that children are making good progress and that their individual needs are well met. Children use the wide range of well-organised, developmentally appropriate resources independently and often become deeply engrossed in their play. The childminder listens carefully, values children's comments and encourages them to share their thoughts and ideas. Children's communication and language is effectively promoted and they become confident communicators. The childminder understands the importance of promoting a wide range of learning experiences. For example, she sits alongside children as they experiment with building towers, matching colours and talking about size.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

This assists their mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong bonds with the childminder and are very well supported to be emotionally and physically resilient. The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's well-being and this is central to everything she provides. She is an excellent role model and children respond very well to her calm, consistent and sensitive manner. They learn how to be considerate, polite and respectful to one another and they behave very well. The childminder works well with parents to help children settle when they first start and with schools and other settings when children move on. Children are very well supported to become independent. They develop self-help skills and enjoy taking responsibility for tasks in the setting, such as helping to tidy away before having a snack.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder ensures that all children make good progress in their learning and development. She is quick to recognise and meet children's additional needs or any gaps in their learning. This good practice helps children develop the knowledge and skills they need in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 400805 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 868907 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1982 and lives in Harrogate. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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