Childminder, Out-of school day care in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2016 7 November 2012

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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 supports children's early language and communication well. She sensitively questions their play and extends their ideas. This helps to widen children's vocabulary and thinking skills.  The childminder reviews and evaluates her provision well. She values feedback from parents and considers the views of children, in order to help her to make improvements for children's learning and outcomes.  The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures and regularly assesses risks, which helps to keep children safe.  The childminder acts a good role model, helping children to learn how to be caring and thoughtful. She acknowledges children's achievements with praise and encouragement. This helps to raise their self-esteem and confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Initial information requested from parents about children's prior learning, is not comprehensive enough to help inform planning right from the start.  The childminder does not always give parents and carers information about how to support children's learning at home, to help children make even better progress in their learning and development.

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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

 obtain more detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry, to inform initial assessments and precisely plan from the start  extend the information provided to parents and carers to support them in guiding their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including, the childminder's self- evaluation document, evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members, children's learning journals and policies and procedures.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of her responsibilities to protect children. She attends training which helps her to maintain a secure understanding of child protection procedures. The childminder has developed close relationships with other childminders in the area, with whom she regularly discusses and shares best practice. The childminder is well qualified and continues to develop her knowledge and skills to benefit children's learning and well- being. For example, recent training has increased her skills in helping to understand and manage children's behaviour. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnerships with other settings and has established links with the local school, to further support children's learning and development. Positive, written feedback from parents demonstrates that they are highly satisfied with the level of care and service that the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good systems in place to monitor children's progress and to plan for the next steps in their learning. This helps her to provide activities that capture children's interests and promote their learning well. For example, the childminder promotes older children's mathematical development well, as she uses appropriate language to help improve their awareness of size and measure, as they explore the sand. Children have good opportunities to use their imaginations during role play and to express themselves. For example, they enjoy acting and pretend to be doctors. The childminder uses these opportunities well to extend their learning as she pretends to be the patient. The childminder interacts well with children, and she times her interventions effectively as she gets down to their level and plays alongside them. The childminder fulfils her responsibility for completing the progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to be active. For example, children enjoy frequent opportunities to play outside in the fresh air and visit local parks. This helps children to gain an understanding of the benefits of physical exercise and of having a healthy lifestyle. The childminder is sensitive towards children's needs and supports their emotional well-being successfully. Children gain a good knowledge and understanding of diversity through a range of activities and discussions. Regular outings in the local area contribute towards children gaining an understanding of the wider community. This helps to promote children's personal, social and emotional development, as they learn to mix with other children and adults. Children confidently make their own decisions, helping themselves to resources available and asking the childminder to join them in their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They concentrate well in their play and show a keen curiosity to learn. Children are motivated and readily engage in activities. This helps to prepare children for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY350850 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1037007 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Ripon, North Yorkshire. She operates term time only, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification 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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