Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2016 5 February 2013

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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

 Teaching is good. The experienced childminder enthusiastically plays alongside children to guide and extend their learning. Children persevere in activities and are acquiring key skills in readiness for future learning and school.  The childminder uses flexible settling-in arrangements to help children to build positive relationships with her from the start. Children clearly enjoy the childminder's company and are happy and confident.  Partnerships with parents are very successful. The childminder uses effective communication methods to exchange information about children's care and learning. This helps to foster a shared approach to children's overall development.  Children's communication and language skills are developing well. The childminder introduces new vocabulary and engages children in meaningful conversations. She asks a wide range of questions that helps children to develop their thinking skills.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is a positive role model and provides praise and encouragement to aid children's self-confidence. Children behave very well. They are considerate to others and play harmoniously together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Links with local schools are well established. However, the childminder does not exchange enough information with other settings that children attend to fully support continuity in their learning.  The childminder does not make the best possible use of professional development opportunities to further improve her teaching skills to the highest levels.

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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 sharing practices with other settings that children attend to promote a more collaborative approach to their learning  make better use of professional development opportunities and focus more precisely on improving teaching skills to an even higher level.

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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 observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, children's assessment records and a sample of policies.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation procedures and plans for improvement.  The inspector considered the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures and knows how to raise concerns about children's welfare. Her home is safe and secure and positive steps are taken to minimise risks to children. The childminder is qualified and uses her good knowledge of how children learn to deliver high-quality learning experiences. Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved observation and assessment procedures. She considers the views of children and families in self-evaluation processes and regularly reflects on her practice to drive improvement. The childminder is an active member of the childminding networking group, where she meets with other professionals. This provides opportunities for her to share ideas and good practice. The childminder works with an assistant, who is well trained and supervised.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are motivated and eager to explore and learn. They follow their own interests and select resources to support their play. Children engage in role play activities, based on their own experiences. For example, they feed dolls and cradle and care for them before carefully placing them in a pushchair to sleep. The childminder plays alongside children to enhance their learning. She encourages them to count, identify shapes and talk about size. This helps to promote their mathematical skills. Children enjoy manipulating dough and use a variety of one-handed tools safely and with increased control. They skilfully balance resources in the dough to represent candles on a birthday cake. The childminder monitors children's progress carefully through observations and assessments. She uses this information to plan purposeful activities which are well matched to children's needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from daily opportunities to play outdoors in the childminder's spacious garden. They follow good hygiene routines and are provided with nutritious meals and snacks, helping to promote healthy lifestyles. Children are very confident and relaxed. They play cooperatively with each other and share resources amicably. Children are becoming increasingly independent and have good opportunities to do things for themselves and develop self-care skills. The childminder involves children in decision making and includes them in setting house rules. As a result, children know what is expected of them and behave very well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and are prepared well for later moves to school. They are strong communicators, who initiate interactions with others. Children concentrate and become engrossed in activities. Their mathematical skills are developing well. For example, children match and categorise items and confidently count large quantities. The childminder questions children well to help them to express their thoughts and identify solutions to problems.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301850 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1042664 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Sherburn in Elmet. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and both of them hold appropriate childcare qualifications 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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