Childminder, Out-of school day care in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 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

 Positive relationships are established between the childminder and children who are happy and clearly at ease in the relaxed, safe environment.  Children delight in the childminder's company, chatting confidently to her as she joins in with a favourite game. The childminder enhances children's enjoyment through her enthusiasm and interest.  The childminder fosters children's sense of belonging because she encourages them to share their ideas and suggestions about what they might like to do when they come to her home.  The childminder models good social skills. Children respond positively, use good manners and behave well. The childminder fosters children's self-esteem and confidence through warm praise and encouragement.  Children positively benefit from the childminder's skills, knowledge and qualifications. She skilfully intervenes to build on children's learning, using good questioning to extend

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This provision is good

their thinking skills. Children make good progress.  The childminder establishes strong channels of communications with parents and children's Reception-class teacher. The childminder meets children's individual care and learning needs very well, as a result of a shared and consistent approach.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There is scope to provide a greater range of accessible resources to support children's independent play and ability to make choices.  Sometimes, children do not engage in effective handwashing routines before eating.

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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

 extend opportunities that enhance children's ability to make greater choices as they lead their own play  reinforce consistently routines that further develop children's understanding of how healthy practices contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection and took account of their very complimentary views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder continually reviews her new practice, targeting areas for future development. She is keen to involve the views of parents and children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Child protection procedures are well understood, the premises are effectively secured and hazards are diligently identified and minimised. Furthermore, children's safety is well considered on outings. The childminder provides gentle reminders about safe practices, helping children learn to keep themselves safe. Parents receive high- quality information about many aspects of the childminding service. Parents view their child's memory book which includes their achievements and special events. Furthermore, the childminder sends photographs to parents via her mobile telephone. She also shares how she is complementing children's learning and supporting any targeted areas identified by children's Reception-class teacher.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder sets out activities based around children's interests and engages them in lively conversations. These help to motivate them. Children have good opportunities to engage in uninterrupted play and return to unfinished tasks the next day, such as a model they have been building. These help to reinforce children's sense of self-worth and support them to achieve what they set out to do. Children enjoy challenges while helping to set up a complex board game or as they use new equipment. For example, they use electronic scales to weigh the flapjack ingredients. The childminder effectively reinforces children's mathematical skills during such activities. Children precisely choose particular ways to do things and express their own ideas, describing their construction as a space ship. The childminder sensitively intervenes to provide support and reassurance, helping children to build on their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers important information from parents to help new children settle and develop a strong sense of security. Children help to create their own memory book which includes photographs, using the information provided. Children are encouraged to develop independence and take responsibility for their belongings, hanging these up on their own preferred coat peg. They listen to the childminder and follow instructions while baking or playing a game, patiently waiting to take their turn to throw the dice. Children's physical well-being is fostered well, in most respects, as they wash their hands before baking and after toileting. Children are provided with a good variety of healthy meals and snacks. This includes a freshly prepared home-made meal. They also have opportunities to be active after school, for instance, by visiting the local park. Children learn to value and respect differences and enjoy discussions, celebrations and observing images of diversity

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder contributes well to children making good progress in their learning. Children are developing skills required for successful learning at school, such as motivation, sustained shared thinking and concentration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495066 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1033154 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in November 2015 and lives in Skipton, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds Qualified Teacher Status and has a Post Graduate Certificate in Early Years.

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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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