Coxon, Sarah Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2015 28 February 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 uses good teaching skills to adapt activities, so they are meaningful for each child. This helps all children to enjoy their learning and make good progress in their development.  The childminder provides settling-in arrangements that are carefully tailored to children's individual needs. She is relaxed and friendly and children develop close and trusting bonds with her.  Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well in developing their communication skills. The childminder interacts effectively with them and makes the most of every opportunity that arises, to introduce them to new vocabulary.  The childminder is committed to providing good quality care for children and their families. She regularly reflects on her service. She knows what is working well and what she can improve on, to enhance her practice even further.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She offers good guidance and

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This provision is good

support to help children behave well and keep themselves safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does fully utilise opportunities for parents to share what they know about their child's learning at home.  The childminder does not always fully consider how she can support children to recognise and use familiar words, such as their own name.

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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

 maximise the opportunities to gather information from parents about their children's development at home, to complement teaching and plan even more precisely for the next steps in children's learning  enhance the opportunities for children to recognise and use familiar words, to help support their development in early literacy even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed the outcome of children's involvement in the activities on the day with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and sampled written comments from other parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of all aspects of child protection. She makes sure her assistant, who works with her very occasionally, is kept up to date with any changes as to how the service operates. The childminder continually strives to improve her practice through further training. She regularly attends short courses, and since the last inspection, she has gained a recognised early years qualification. She successfully uses her new skills and knowledge to enhance outcomes for children's learning. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their child's day, both verbally and in writing. She regularly asks parents for their view of her service, to ensure it is meeting their needs. Parents' comments are very positive and show they are very satisfied with the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder skilfully guides and extends children's learning as they play. She places a good focus on supporting children's language and communication. She engages children in conversation and asks them questions to make them think. She skilfully weaves mathematical concepts, such as number recognition, into children's play and encourages them to solve problems. The childminder makes sure children have extended periods of time to play uninterrupted and develop their ideas. Older children show perseverance as they work out how to join pieces of track together for their trains. Younger children show sustained thinking as they work out how to fit jigsaw pieces back into a tray. The childminder keeps a close check on children's progress. She makes accurate assessments of their learning and carefully considers how she can help them to develop further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows each child well. She works closely with parents to support children during periods of change in their lives. This helps children to feel emotionally secure. The childminder actively encourages children to do things for themselves. This helps them to develop a sense of responsibility and behave well. Children know to help tidy away the toys after use. They confidently ask for items they would like at the local bakery. The childminder praises children for their efforts. This contributes significantly towards raising children's self-esteem. Children are confident in their environment. Older children are keen to welcome visitors to the home and to share what they like about attending. The childminder teaches children to implement effective hygiene practices. She explains clearly how this helps children to keep healthy. Children take part in robust outdoor play activities which contributes to them keeping them fit.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their initial starting points. They are motivated to learn and sustain their concentration for long periods of time. Children have the necessary skills to give them a good base for their future learning at nursery or school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431764 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 853250 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Helmsley in North Yorkshire. She operates, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 8.15am to 5.30pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. She holds an appropriate early years 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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