Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2016 8 January 2009

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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 quality of teaching is good and children make good progress in their learning. The childminder is experienced in caring for children and provides exciting activities, which support children's interests and next steps in learning.  The well-qualified childminder undertakes regular training and is motivated and committed to her continued professional development. This helps her to continually improve the quality of her practice.  The childminder establishes warm and secure relationships with children, so they have a strong sense of security and belonging. Children's individual care needs are met well and their confidence and emotional well-being are effectively supported.  The childminder effectively supports children to develop their independence and self- care skills. This helps to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including school.  The childminder is a good role model. She ensures that children are developing an

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This provision is good

awareness of good manners and respect for others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed effective partnerships with all other settings that children attend, in order to share information to promote continuity in children's learning and development.  The childminder does not always give parents and carers information about how to support children's learning at home to help children make even better progress in their learning and development.

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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

 establish links with other all settings that children attend and share information to provide continuity in children's learning  extend the information provided to parents and carers to support them in guiding their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector looked at policies, children's personal profiles and a range of other documentation, including evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. A range of policies and procedures is implemented and the childminder assesses risks, both inside and outside the home. This helps the childminder to ensure a safe and secure environment for children. The childminder evaluates her service and the recommendation raised at the previous inspection has been addressed. This indicates the childminder's commitment to improve her service. The childminder has regular contact with other childminders in the area, which enables her to share ideas and discuss best practice. The childminder has established links with the local children's centre to further support children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents contribute towards initial assessments of children's learning. The childminder completes regular observations of children as they play so that she can identify children's developmental stage. A range of interesting activities are planned to support children's interests and next steps in learning. Children are articulate and confident during their play and interactions with the childminder. For example, they engage well in imaginative play opportunities. The childminder uses questions during play to help develop children's communication and language skills. Children develop good mathematical skills. For example, while manipulating play dough, the childminder discusses shapes and sizes and helps older children to count. Children show they are confident and articulate learners.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created an inviting and stimulating environment, which supports children's independence and motivation. Children have access to a wide variety of interesting resources both indoors and outdoors. They are confident, highly motivated and enjoy exploring their environment. Children enjoy sharing their achievements with the childminder. The childminder teaches children to share, take turns and be good friends with one another. She effectively manages children's behaviour and offers praise to reinforce their positive actions. This helps to promote children's self-esteem and confidence. Children's well-being, health and physical development are promoted successfully. They enjoy healthy snacks and have good opportunities to spend time in the garden. The childminder involves children in trips out to areas in the local community. These outings help to develop their social skills and confidence. Children learn to respect

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

people's differences as they explore their own cultures and beliefs, and those of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder ensures next steps in children's learning are planned and achieved, which means she is able to identify any gaps in learning. The childminder uses her good knowledge well to track children's progress. This includes completing a progress check for children aged between two and three years. The childminder uses this information to ensure that children's potential learning needs are consistently recognised and quickly met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY136496 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 869659 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Selby, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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