Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 2016 13 May 2015

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder has met previous actions and made successful changes to improve outcomes for children since the last inspection. For example, effective systems are now in place for activity planning.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She encourages children to make choices about what they would like to play with. She is always on hand to offer praise and reassurance. This helps to build children's confidence and supports their emotional well-being.  Children's language and communication skills are promoted well. They eagerly join in conversations and rapidly progress in their understanding. The childminder introduces children to new words during play and consistently models effective listening skills.  The childminder's gentle and kind approach when teaching young children is especially effective. This helps them to achieve well in their learning.  The childminder's home is clean and high priority is given to ensuring children's safety

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children who prefer to be outdoors have fewer opportunities to take part in rich and varied learning experiences.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 focus more precisely on the planning of varied and stimulating activities for children who prefer to be outdoors.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities and spoke to the children.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps informed of changes to child protection procedures by completing training and accessing information on the internet. She understands the actions she should take if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder undertakes risk assessments and takes appropriate steps to ensure that the environment remains safe for children. Children are under her constant supervision when on outings. The childminder and parents work well together to promote children's care and learning. Parents speak highly of the childminding provision. Since her last inspection, the childminder has worked with a local authority advisor to raise standards. She monitors and reviews her provision effectively, valuing the views of parents in this process.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She carries out observations and accurate assessments, so that she knows what children need to learn next. Activities enthuse and motivate children to be active learners. For example, the childminder knows how much children enjoy playing in the sand. She adds different containers for them to fill and empty to keep them interested and give them new challenges. The childminder skilfully incorporates numbers and mathematical language into everyday play activities. She talks about size and shape and counts with children as they play together with the dough. She plays alongside children, questions them skilfully and challenges their thinking skills effectively.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very settled and confident in the setting. The childminder is warm and caring and children demonstrate close attachments to her. She responds positively to children and recognises their efforts and achievements. This helps children to develop a positive sense of themselves. The childminder teaches children about the importance of good personal hygiene routines. She encourages them to wash their hands prior to eating and after using the toilet. Children behave very well. The childminder supports them to follow rules, such as helping to tidy up and taking their shoes off when they come indoors. The childminder ensures that children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children make very good progress from their starting points. They develop good independence and self-care skills. As they get older, children make decisions about their play and are able to manage their toileting needs. They have an increasing understanding of the world around them as they participate in outings. They delight in learning about nature. Children speak excitedly about the animals and insects they have seen during a walk in the woods. They learn how to make relationships with other children when they attend community groups. They acquire the key skills, knowledge and attitudes that prepare them well for starting nursery or school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY305601 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1050992 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Catterick. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5