Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2016 16 February 2010

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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 has a good knowledge of how children learn through play and demonstrates effective teaching. She plans a wide range of activities that match children's interests and needs. Children make good progress.  Children are confident, settled and form secure relationships with the childminder. This supports their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She offers a flexible, supportive service and works closely with them. This helps her to provide consistency in children's lives.  Children benefit from playing with plentiful high-quality, clean resources. They readily help themselves and initiate their own play.  The childminder reflects on her practice to help her to identify her strengths and areas for development. She is experienced, qualified, and undertakes continuous professional development in order to improve the care and learning opportunities she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully obtain precise information from parents about their children's abilities and achievements when they first start.  Occasionally, the childminder does not keep children fully occupied during routines and they become disengaged and restless.

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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

 enhance information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry to the setting, to help plan more precisely for children's learning from the outset  review the organisation of daily routines so that children continue to be engaged and motivated.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents 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 child protection procedures. She is fully aware of the possible signs of abuse and what she needs to do should she have concerns. Risk assessments are carried out to ensure children are safe. The premises are secure and dangers are minimised. Since her last inspection, the childminder has completed a foundation degree in childcare. She uses knowledge gained from this, and her experience, to maintain a high-quality provision. The childminder considers the views of parents and children when identifying areas for improvement. She monitors children's progress, once they are settled in her care, to identify any gaps in their development. This information is shared with parents so that they can continue children's learning at home. The childminder has good arrangements for sharing information with other professionals to help meet children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and provides learning opportunities that appeal to their interests and individual learning needs. For example, children spend a lot of time in the outdoor area as they love to be active and get messy. When the childminder identifies that children need additional support, she works closely with parents to ensure this is provided. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. She converses with them, asks questions, and encourages younger children to repeat new words. Children love stories and are keen to listen to a current favourite about a sleepy bear. The childminder captures children's attention at this time by involving them in the activity. Children enthusiastically join in with the words, sitting amicably together in the book area. They love exploring the well-resourced outdoor area, showing they can play collaboratively as they enjoy using the equipment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are keen to attend the setting and separate confidently from their parents and carers. They settle quickly to play and are clearly happy in the childminder's care. Parents speak very positively of the care their children receive. The childminder is a good role model for children. She is respectful, kind and caring and supports children in learning right from wrong. This helps children to understand how to behave well, share and take turns. Children are provided with healthy snacks and meals and have plenty of opportunities to play outside. This helps to support their good health and physical well- being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well in their learning and development. The childminder effectively helps children to be confident, purposeful and capable learners who are well prepared for starting nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY269630 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 872734 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Ripon. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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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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