Yorke, Heidi

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2016 24 October 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 focus on developing all children's language skills. She models words clearly for the youngest children to copy and uses questions well to help older children extend their sentences.  The childminder helps children to develop key skills they need for their eventual move on to school. Children are confident to use mathematical language to describe the position of resources and they use numbers accurately as they count.  Children have formed secure bonds with the childminder and her assistants. The childminder is kind, caring and sensitive towards children and meets their care needs very well. This has a positive impact on children's well-being.  The childminder effectively uses opportunities during trips out of the setting to teach children about different places and communities. Children thoroughly enjoy talking about the fishing boats in their community and develop awareness of the world around

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This provision is good

them.  The childminder shows commitment and dedication with a drive to improve. Since the last inspection, she has developed her observations and planning so learning needs of each child are taken into account.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share detailed information about children's development with other settings they attend, such as schools. This does not fully promote continuity of learning for children.  On occasions, the childminder does not help children make healthy food choices to develop their awareness of what contributes to a healthy lifestyle.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with other settings children attend, such as schools, in order to effectively share information about children's learning and individual needs  help develop children's understanding of how to make healthy food choices and how this contributes to a healthy lifestyle.

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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 the childminder's and her assistant's suitability to work with children.  The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and has developed ways to evaluate her setting. This has helped her to ensure she meets the appropriate statutory requirements. The childminder monitors the progress children make across the seven areas of learning using trackers. She is confident to identify any areas where children need extra support and understands how to access this from other professionals when necessary. The qualified childminder and her assistants have attended a range of training to develop their skills to work with children. For example, the childminder has attended regular training to promote children's language development and ensures her assistants are up to date with the most recent safeguarding children practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has procedures in place to report concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children very well and is skilled at using their interests to plan interesting activities for them. Children are eager to join in and stay focused in their play for extended lengths of time. For example, the childminder engages them well in a sand and water activity she has prepared, using their favourite characters. Children thoroughly enjoy talking about their own experiences to the beach and being challenged to explore which resources will float or sink. Younger children enjoy the sensory experience as they use their hands to make cake shapes and splash the water as they pretend the tide is coming in. The childminder shares information about children's learning with parents, including the progress check when children are aged between two and three years. Parents say they are happy with their children's progress and feel involved in their development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to be independent and confident. For example, she works closely with parents to begin preparing children to use the toilet and offers lots of praise to children for their efforts. The childminder and her assistants are good role models for children. They regularly promote good manners and have high standards of hygiene. Children show understanding of the importance of washing their hands and are very polite towards adults and each other. The childminder effectively prepares environments for children. She knows which children prefer to play outdoors and ensures they have the same opportunities for learning. Children develop a good range of physical skills and begin to show awareness of their own, and other's safety, as they remind each other not to throw sand.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, in relation to their starting points across all seven areas of learning. They develop very good understanding of mathematical concepts and have confidence in new social situations. Children are confident communicators and are well prepared for the next steps in their learning and their move on to school. They are keen to join in activities and show enthusiasm during their self-chosen play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371170 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1044353 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Scarborough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except some bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants. The childminder and one assistant hold appropriate 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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