Childminder 400621

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2016 20 November 2009

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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 effectively helps young children to develop their communication and language skills. She is skilled at using opportunities through their play to consistently model clear words and sentences to them. This helps them to make good progress.  Children have formed secure bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe in her care, and she supports them to become confident in different social situations with new people.  The childminder provides a good range of opportunities to teach children about other people, places, cultures and communities. Children show kindness, respect and consideration towards each other.  The childminder monitors the progress children are making through regular and precise tracking assessments. This helps her to identify any areas where they may need more challenge or further support.  The childminder has developed her partnership working with parents and other

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This provision is good

professionals. Since the last inspection, she has started to share information about children's ongoing learning with parents using Wow moments. This helps to promote continuity of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always collect detailed information about children's learning from parents when they first join the setting.  There is scope for the childminder to develop even more effective ways to evaluate her practice and provision, in order to identify areas for improvement.

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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

 gather even more detailed information from parents when children first start, so that children's prior achievements can be included in their starting point assessments  extend the ways to reflect on and evaluate practice and provision, in order to make continuous improvements in the strive towards excellence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as learning profiles for children, the childminder's self-evaluation, and evidence of her suitability to work with children.  The inspector obtained verbal and written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder has attended a range of training since her last inspection. For example, several communication courses, supporting behaviour and school readiness. The childminder has written policies and procedures in place which she shares with parents when they first start. This helps to promote continuity of care and learning for children. Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They are particularly pleased with their children's growing independence and language development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has robust procedures in place to report concerns about children's welfare. She carries out daily risk assessments to minimise hazards for children. This helps to keep them safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn through play and exploration. She provides an appropriate balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. For example, the childminder has planned a singing session to help children develop their language skills. She asks children if they would like to do this indoors or outdoors, and follows their lead as they choose the props. Children are engaged and interested in their learning. The childminder has individual learning files for children. She uses these effectively to share observations and photographs with parents to keep them informed of their child's development. The childminder helps children to develop the skills they need for their eventual move to school. For example, she begins to count with them from an early age and provides resources for them to draw and paint. Children show signs of developing early writing and mathematical skills as they enjoy making different marks with paints and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

begin to count in sequence as they bounce on the trampoline.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to become independent and confident. For example, young children use the toilet with minimal support and help themselves to their water when they are thirsty. The childminder offers an effective amount of praise for children, which helps them to persevere and learn new skills. The indoor and outdoor environments are stimulating and welcoming for children and families. The childminder prepares them for children to access resources and make choices about their learning. The childminder provides clear and consistent boundaries for children. She manages their behaviour positively. Children understand the rules and begin to develop an understanding of their own safety. For example, the childminder gently reminds children to wear sun hats outdoors and to take care on the trampoline. The childminder helps children to be healthy. She ensures they have fresh fruit at snack and plenty of opportunities for fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making consistently good progress in all areas of learning in relation to their starting points. They are eager to share their achievements and experiences. Children have very good social skills and are confident to communicate their likes, dislikes and interests. The childminder helps them to develop the skills they need for the next steps in their learning and supports them emotionally as they prepare to move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 400621 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 868894 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Knaresborough. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Telephone number

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