Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2016 24 July 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a very good knowledge of child protection issues and knows how to raise concerns about children's welfare. She understands the importance of maintaining a safe environment and will complete thorough safety checks to help minimise potential hazards.  The childminder understands the importance of developing secure relationships with children from the start and implements effective settling-in arrangements. She knows how she will promote children's good behaviour and explains the importance of being consistent.  The qualified childminder is committed to continually evolving her practice. She engages in professional development activities to strengthen her teaching skills and will use self-evaluation to drive continual improvement.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She explains how she will use observation and assessment to plan precisely for children's

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The provision meets requirements

future learning. Toys and resources are of high quality and ready for children to use.  The childminder values the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings. She explains the information sharing practices that will be in place to promote continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the skills and competencies children need in readiness for school. She explains how she will help children to be confident and gain social skills as part of the process.  The childminder talks confidently about ways in which she will promote children's health and well-being. She plans to provide nutritious meals and daily opportunities to exercise and play outdoors.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the home that will be used for childminding purposes.  The inspector talked to the childminder about how she intends to support children's learning and play.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, and a sample of policies that the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation procedures and plans for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341899 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1042359 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in the Thorpe Willoughby area of Selby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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