Childminder 400710

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 August 2016 15 December 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 successfully addressed the action and recommendations raised at her last inspection to improve the quality of her provision. She now observes children as they play, forms accurate assessments and effectively plans for their next stage in development.  Children behave well. They learn what is expected of them and follow the good manners shown by the childminder, saying please and thank you appropriately.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. Regular information is shared with parents about the activities their children enjoy. The childminder encourages parents to share information about their children's achievements at home.  The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. She provides a good selection of easily accessible resources, which she encourages children to explore freely.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She

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This provision is good

skilfully interacts with children during activities and supports the development of their speech and language well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet targeted professional development opportunities to help enhance her teaching skills to an even higher level.  The childminder has not found successful ways to engage parents consistently in her self-evaluation, in order to help identify further 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

 maximise professional development opportunities to help improve teaching skills to an even higher level  enhance the self-evaluation process and involve parents more fully in identifying where aspects of the provision can be improved.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and evidence of the suitability of all adult household members.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She knows how to recognise the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and who to report any concerns to. The environment is safe and secure and children are well supervised. Thorough risk assessments are completed and effective steps are taken to maintain children's safety at all times. The childminder maintains accurate records of children's attendance. She closely monitors the progress children are making and is able to identify if any gaps appear in their learning, using this information to plan effectively to help them catch up. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the service that she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides stimulating activities and resources that capture children's interests. She uses her observations of children's learning to identify and successfully plan for the next steps in their learning. The childminder has systems in place to track children's progress. She completes progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years and shares these with parents. The childminder carefully supports and extends children's learning. For example, she sits alongside them as they play. She helps children to persevere as they roll and mould the dough, encouraging them to name colours and talk about different sizes and shapes. Children's literacy skills are promoted. For example, they enjoy looking at books and listening to stories with the childminder and are beginning to predict what happens next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong relationships with the childminder. She knows children's individual routines and personalities. Children are happy, settled and confident. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being effectively. The childminder promotes children's independence well. For example, she encourages them to put on their own aprons and take the lids off the containers of dough. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder for their achievements. This helps to promote their positive self-esteem and emotional well-being. Children learn about the importance of eating healthy foods, they enjoy playing in the garden and frequently visit places in the community. This promotes their physical well-being and helps them to learn about where they live.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They have regular opportunities to socialise with their friends. They develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children show curiosity, interest and motivation when they play and they develop a strong sense of belonging in their surroundings. They are well prepared for their future learning and for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 400710 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1044752 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 15 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Northallerton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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