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 assesses what children know and provides a range of engaging activities to support their learning. She uses cultural and seasonal topics to develop opportunities for children to extend their experiences further. Children make good progress.  Children have access to a wide range of resources, both indoors and outdoors, to support their learning across all areas. Children enjoy exploring the activities both individually and as part of a group.  The childminder is a positive role model for the children and their behaviour is good. Children explore and learn in a calm environment where rules are clear and gently reinforced.  Children's individual care and health needs are identified and met well. The childminder has robust policies and procedures in place to ensure that children requiring medical help, or who have individual dietary requirements, are supported.  The childminder works in partnership with parents and other professionals. They share

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This provision is good

knowledge and work together to prepare children for school.  The childminder has recently made significant changes to her home to improve the environment for the children. As a result the space is warm, welcoming and engaging for the children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to support some children's early literacy skills to the highest level.  The childminder does not have a clear plan for prioritising future developments in her practice.

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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 opportunities for children to improve their developing literacy skills  refine the systems for evaluation of practice and identify clear areas for further improvement.

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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 observed a planned activity and evaluated it with the childminder.  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 has good relationships with parents. She works well with them and other professionals to gain a picture of what children know and can do and updates this regularly. She uses this information to plan and review her teaching. Ideas for learning at home are shared and children's interests are brought into activities to support their learning even further. The childminder has a positive attitude to her practice and has a clear desire to improve. She regularly attends training and other forms of professional development to further her knowledge and improve her practice. The childminder carefully monitors the work of her assistant to ensure children have consistency in their learning. The childminder invites parents to provide feedback to inform her improvement plan. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. Checks and monitoring are in place to ensure that

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

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 provides a wide range of resources and experiences for the children to explore and enjoy. Where children require further support, the childminder works well with parents and other agencies in meeting that child's needs. Children are developing well and demonstrate that they enjoy their learning. They enjoy engaging in activities alongside the childminder. The childminder provides children with explanations and carefully questions them to further extend their understanding and engagement. Children's speech and language are developing well. Mathematics is also promoted in play. The childminder uses mathematical language and numbers and children count and problem solve throughout activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they feel happy and safe with the childminder. Children of different ages and needs play together and demonstrate patience and turn taking with their friends. Children confidently access resources individually and they also enjoy joining in with group activities. The childminder creates interesting opportunities for children and supports their developing understanding. For example, she uses narrative and word reinforcement. Children are learning about making safe and healthy choices. They enjoy outdoor exercise daily and learn about road safety. Healthy meals and snacks are provided and children are encouraged to help themselves to fresh drinking water. Children's individual care and health needs, interests and routines are identified and are updated regularly.

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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 English as an additional language are supported well. Children with lower starting points are given targeted support to encourage their progress and gaps in learning are closing rapidly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477676 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 978383 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 8 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. She 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. She works with and assistant and works alongside her husband 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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