Hodgson, Carol Anne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 March 2015 19 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 Outstanding 1

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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 quality of teaching is good and on occasions exceptionally good. The well-qualified childminder uses highly effective teaching methods that motivate and inspire children to learn. Consequently, children thrive in her setting and make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning, such as school.  Children are very happy and settle well in this friendly, caring, homely environment. They form excellent relationships with the childminder, her family and their friends. Children develop confidence as their emotional needs are exceptionally well supported.  The childminder has a very good understanding of her role and responsibilities in protecting children. She places the highest emphasis on children's safety and well- being. As a result, children in her care are very well protected.  The childminder is highly experienced and committed to her role. She updates her

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This provision is good

knowledge through attending relevant training, conducting her own research, and working closely with other childminding colleagues to help her to develop and improve her practice.  Children's language development is given a high priority by the childminder. She is skilled in her interactions with them and, as a result, children become confident communicators.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Highly successful arrangements are not fully in place, to seek precise information from all parents about what children do at home, so this can be taken into account when planning activities; to maximise children's good learning even further.  There are fewer opportunities for older children to recognise and read familiar signs and labels in the environment.

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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

 explore further ways to help parents share what they know about their children, to promote a joint approach to supporting children's learning and development, so that they continue to make the best possible progress  enhance older children's interest in reading even further, for example, by supporting them to learn words by making the environment rich in print, such as providing labels and signs, for resources and equipment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation document, children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and evidence of the suitability of all adult household members.  The inspector observed planned activities, indoors and outdoors, and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion when collecting children and written comments provided for the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides carefully planned, exciting activities, which are based on her observations of children's interests. Children's physical development is supported very well. For example, they use a wide range of resources to scoop, pour and fill buckets with water. They excitedly transport the water to the outdoor mud kitchen and delight in blowing bubbles and chasing them. Children enjoy looking at books and independently select from the wide range available. The childminder points to the words and pictures as she reads to them. However, there is room to improve the opportunities for older children to further develop their early reading skills and interests in the meaning of words, by displaying words and signs, and by labelling resources. Partnerships with parents are very positive and much information is shared about children's care. However, the childminder is not always fully successful in obtaining information from all parents about children's

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who attend. This is good

learning and achievements at home, to further complement the learning process.

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outstanding

The childminder works closely with parents from the start to ensure that children settle in well and have their individual needs met. As a result, children are exceptionally confident and emotionally secure within the childminder's home. Children develop extremely positive relationships with each other and behave exceptionally well. For example, they learn to share and become independent. Very young children readily cooperate when having their all-weather suits put on and successfully put on their own wellington boots. Consequently, children develop the skills and attitudes needed for starting school. Children understand the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They sit together, enjoying snacks of fresh fruit and healthy meals. Children choose to spend much of their time outdoors, in the well-resourced garden. This benefits their health and physical development. Children also learn the importance of keeping themselves safe. They practise regular fire drills and

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outstanding

learn about water safety through the childminder's careful explanations.

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provision is good

The childminder has a very secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and she implements them well. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge updated by attending regular training. She welcomes visits from the local authority advisers to discuss and develop her practice. The childminder is highly qualified and experienced. She has a very positive attitude and is fully committed to continually improving her provision. The childminder carries out effective risk assessments for her home and outings. This means possible hazards are effectively minimised. She has developed a robust system to monitor and track children's progress. This results in all children having good quality care and learning opportunities with her. Partnerships with other settings that children attend are highly positive. Information about children's ongoing learning is carefully shared. This has a positive impact on children's progress and

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY317570 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 862266 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Coverham, Wensleydale. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has 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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