Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2016 Not applicable

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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 builds up a clear picture of all children in her care from their initial starting points. She uses her observations to monitor children's progress to ensure that they all make good progress.  Children are confident and secure in the setting. They play together very well, cooperating and sharing with their friends. Children demonstrate very good personal and social skills.  The childminder is very aware of the importance of preparing children for the next stage in their learning. She knows how she can support children to make sure they develop these key skills.  The childminder uses everyday activities and routine times as opportunities to teach children new skills or consolidate their learning.  Partnership working is strong. The childminder has very good links with the local school and uses a shared approach to supporting children's developing literacy skills.  The childminder and her assistant keep up to date with early years practice and new

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This provision is good

initiatives. They attend courses and network with other practitioners in the locality. The childminder seeks support from local authority advisors when she needs it.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems for parents to contribute to self-evaluation are not fully embedded.  Children do not have enough opportunities to develop their creativity and express their own ideas.

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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

 develop a wider range of ways for parents to provide their views of the setting to further enhance self-evaluation and secure continuous improvement  provide more opportunities for children to use a wide range of media and materials to further develop their expressive arts and design skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises used by children during the inspection and observed children's activities.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as, the children's learning files, self-evaluation and the suitability of adults living or working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to 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 are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her roles and responsibilities to safeguard children. She knows the local authority procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder works regularly with an assistant. They share ideas and research new ways to enhance learning and development, such as promoting good behaviour. The childminder has made sure that they complete essential training in good time. This ensures that children's safety and well-being are promoted at all times. The childminder has clear priorities for improvement which relate to children she cares for. She receives positive feedback from parents who are happy with the service that she provides for their children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a good range of teaching strategies. She interacts well with children during their play. She encourages their communication as they recall past events and describe special events coming up, such as their birthday. Children have developed a love of books, which they handle carefully. Children have their favourite books and they enjoy finding the matching pages. Children see and read print in the environment. At snack time they find their own placemat by recognising their name. The childminder observes children in their play and learning and maintains records of their achievements. She makes accurate assessments of their current learning, such as when she completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder shares these checks and her assessments with parents. This keeps parents well informed about their child's learning and how they can support them at home. Children also enjoy sharing their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

learning files with parents as they take them home to celebrate their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and well motivated in the setting. They select their chosen resources from the wide range that is available. Good care practices help children make healthy choices and follow healthy routines spontaneously, such as washing their hands before lunchtime. Children choose which fruit they would like at snack time and enjoy making their own healthy wraps. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a good role model. She gives children clear instructions for behaviour. She is firm and consistent, following up her requests when children are reluctant to join in. The childminder uses routine times as an opportunity to teach children mathematics skills, such as, sorting, matching and counting. Children have regular opportunities for physical activity in the setting and when on outings to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder effectively tracks children's progress and development. All children are making good progress from their starting points and are keen and active learners. They are emotionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479083 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 984020 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She lives in the Norton area of Malton in Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, family holidays and two weeks at Christmas. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and regularly works with an assistant.

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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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