Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 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 works well with parents. He encourages their input when he assesses what children know and can do, and uses this information to plan interesting and challenging activities. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children have strong relationships with the childminder. They enjoy his company when he plays alongside them. His calm and gentle approach helps them to achieve a sense of well-being and security.  Planned and spontaneous activities support children's social development as they play together and develop their ideas. Regular time outdoors encourages their physical development and provides opportunities to explore the community around them.  The childminder is a calm role model. Children's behaviour is good and manners are encouraged. They are starting to learn to take turns and to understand differences.  The childminder's home is warm, welcoming and engaging for the children and their

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This provision is good

families. Children have access to a wide range of resources, both indoors and outdoors, to support their learning across all areas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems for self-evaluation do not yet highlight priorities for building on the good teaching practice already in place.  The childminder works well with children, playing alongside them to support and extend their learning. However, sometimes the flow of play is interrupted and children do not get the most from the activity.

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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

 refine the systems for self-evaluation and identify areas that develop practice even further  improve opportunities for children to engage in activities without interruption.

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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 carried out a joint observation with the childminder and evaluated practice.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and a range of policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed a range of written feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder generally evaluates his practice well and invites feedback from parents and children. The childminder and his assistant undertake regular professional development to maintain and improve their knowledge. The childminder monitors the work of the assistant and ensures teaching practice is consistent. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses a range of methods to engage parents and to work together to identify and meet children's needs. He has recently extended his house to provide an engaging and practical space for children. With direct access to the garden and with available storage, the children are motivated and make their own choices in activities. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows who to contact if there are any concerns about a child. Checks and monitoring are in place to ensure that the premises are suitable and that children can access resources safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder regularly observes children and uses this information to assess what they know and can do. He plans suitably challenging activities for children which ignite their imagination and support their learning. The childminder encourages children to predict what might happen if they try new things. Children are motivated to learn, to have a go and to celebrate their efforts. The childminder supports children's communication and language through play. He extends their vocabulary and sentences and builds on words they already know. Children learn about counting and measure as they play and explore. The childminder works with local schools in helping children to prepare for the next stage of their education.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they are happy in the childminder's home. They have established a strong bond with him and enjoy exploring the space provided. Children enjoy engaging in activities, both individually and as part of a group. They talk about what they are doing and confidently use their voices in play to express their ideas. Children are encouraged to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, they help themselves to fresh drinking water and regularly wash their hands. The childminder has a range of procedures in place to manage children's individual care, medical and dietary needs. He works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that he is trained in using medical equipment. Children with allergies receive healthy and appropriate meals. Children's individual care, health and well-being needs are met. Children are encouraged to meet their own care needs, where appropriate, and to develop their self-help skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well. The childminder has high expectations of children and is keen to support their development. Children with lower starting points are given targeted support to encourage development, and gaps in learning are closing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477614 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 978382 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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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 and lives in Sowerby, near Thirsk. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. He works with his assistant and alongside his wife, who is also a childminder.

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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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