Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 January 2016 29 September 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

 The childminder plans a variety of activities for children, which supports them to make good progress across the seven areas of learning.  The childminder acts as a good role model. She effectively manages children's behaviour and offers praise to reinforce their positive actions. This builds their confidence and emotional well-being, and prepares them well for their future move on to nursery or school.  The childminder regularly introduces mathematical language. This helps older children to develop knowledge of number, colour, quantity and shape during everyday activities.  The childminder responds well to children's emotional needs and recognises when they need reassurance and comfort.  There are regular exchanges of information about children's achievements between home and the setting. This helps promote strong learning partnerships.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Initial information requested from parents about children's prior learning is not fully comprehensive, to help inform planning right from the start.  Sometimes, children are not given enough time to respond to the childminder's enthusiastic questioning.  Older children are, sometimes, not given enough opportunities to develop their independence.

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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

 strengthen the detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry and use this information to inform initial assessments and planning from the start  enhance opportunities for children to formulate their answers and respond to questions posed during their play that enhance their skills for thinking and speaking  enhance opportunities for older children that further support their growing independence.

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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 viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector looked at policies, children's personal profiles and a range of other documentation, including evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities with regards to keeping children safe. She has implemented written policies and procedures which she shares with parents. The childminder assesses risks in the environment to minimise any potential hazards. The childminder holds a childcare qualification and has kept up to date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. She uses her knowledge effectively to ensure children receive high-quality care and learning experiences. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendation from her previous inspection, which reflects her commitment to continual improvement. The childminder recognises the importance of working with local agencies and other professionals where children may need extra support to meet their individual needs. She has established links with the local school to further support children's learning

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

and development. Positive, written feedback from parents demonstrates that they are highly satisfied with the level of care and service that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is actively involved in children's play, which helps to engage and motivate them. Children are confident and share their ideas with the childminder. For example, while playing with dough, children talk about what they want to make and how they are going to achieve this. The childminder responds to what the children do and say. She introduces new words to younger children and repeats words back to them. Older children enjoy choosing pictures of characters, which encourages their participation in a singing activity. The childminder fulfils her responsibility for completing the progress check between the ages of two and three years. This is shared with parents so that any additional support is swiftly accessed, if required. This helps to ensure any gaps in children's learning are quickly closed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children demonstrate that they are confident in exploring their surroundings. The childminder reinforces how to lead a healthy lifestyle and the importance of physical exercise. She provides nutritious home-cooked meals and children benefit from fresh air and exercise during regular outdoor play. For example, they walk to and from school, play in the garden, and enjoy visiting local parks. Children take part in a varied range of festivals throughout the year which helps them to recognise and value differences in themselves and others. Children develop friendships and social skills. They learn to share, wait to take their turn, help each other and use good manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their development. The childminder regularly observes children and her observations are recorded, including photographs. This system helps the childminder to track children's progress and to identify the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355741 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 849517 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 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Harrogate. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except bank holidays and 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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