Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 December 2015 14 March 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 enjoy their time in the childminder's home and large garden. They explore the outdoor space around the village, such as running in the fields and visiting places of interest. This helps children to develop physically and enjoy learning through first-hand experiences. Children make good progress.  Parents praise the childminder and her effectiveness in emotionally preparing children for the next stage of their education. Parents enjoy the regular and numerous methods of communication with the childminder, informing them of what their children have enjoyed and new skills they have developed.  Children develop their language and communication. The childminder provides explanation and skilfully questions children as they play and during the routines of the day. Children enjoy songs, rhymes and conversations together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully developed a rigorous approach to evaluating her practice to identify clear priorities for further improvement.  The childminder, sometimes, misses opportunities for children to take their own learning further during planned activities.

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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

 improve systems for self-evaluation and identify areas for improvement  enhance planned opportunities for children that help them direct their own learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and a range of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. Checks and monitoring are in place to ensure that the premises are suitable and that children can access resources safely. There is a wide range of policies and procedures in place which is reflected in practice. Children have access to a wide range of activities and resources which they select themselves, helping to support them in all areas of learning. The childminder attends regular training and other forms of professional development to keep abreast of changes in good practice. Overall, the childminder evaluates her practice regularly to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder assesses where children are in their development and plans activities of interest to encourage engagement in a range of opportunities and experiences. Children whose starting points may be lower are supported and gaps in learning close rapidly. Where children's development requires further support the childminder confidently engages and works alongside other professionals. Learning and literacy are brought to life through first-hand experiences. For example, children look at pictures of animals in books, have fun making the animal noises, then they visit the animals in the village. Children of different ages play together and learn from each other. Children learn to take turns and to share their favourite toy, which helps to develop cooperation with others as they play. Children enjoy making their own artwork, exploring media and materials as they create their Christmas tree collages.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a strong bond with children she cares for and good relationships with their parents. Children appear happy and settled. They confidently access areas of the childminder's home independently. Behaviour is well managed. Appropriate rules and boundaries are set and reinforced which help children to keep themselves safe and to be considerate of the childminder's home. Children are encouraged to manage their own care routines, such as handwashing. This helps them to develop independence skills in preparation for the next stage of their education. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks and encourages the children to make healthy choices. At mealtimes, the childminder creates opportunities for the group to communicate together and to learn about healthy food and table manners. The childminder works closely with parents and other providers during the children's transition to school. For example, she liaises with the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

school to ensure children like the planned meal for the introductory lunch.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well. The childminder works well with parents in sharing knowledge and experiences and extending children's learning. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 400623 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 847874 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Barton le Willows on the outskirts of York. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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