Childminder 401343

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2016 30 April 2015

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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 encourages children to choose their own activities and learning experiences. Overall, she adjusts her plans for their progress to meet their individual interests.  The childminder helps older children to prepare for their eventual move on to school. Children show interest in developing their writing skills, and recognise and write their own name without any support.  The childminder teaches children about the impact different things have on their bodies, such as food and exercise. Children are extremely interested in the way their body works and have an in-depth knowledge about what contributes to a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder helps children to develop a strong sense of self and an awareness of who they are as individuals. Children begin to learn about themselves and other people, places and cultures in the world.  The childminder has worked very hard to evaluate how well she meets the needs of the

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This provision is good

families who attend. She has developed a generally, effective self-evaluation system, and made changes to improve outcomes and achievements for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully consistently engage with children during their self- chosen play. This means some opportunities to further challenge their learning are not used as well as possible.  Sometimes, the outdoor area is not well prepared for children to begin their explorations and learning when they arrive.

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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

 enhance ways to engage with children even further during their self-chosen and spontaneous experiences that help them make as much progress as possible  improve the organisation of the outdoor environment that further enhances opportunities for children to immediately learn and explore on their arrival.

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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 journals for children, the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the childminder'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 demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to driving forward and continuously improving. Since the last inspection, she has improved her observations of children's progress and used this information effectively to contribute to their assessments. This includes the progress check when children are aged between two and three years. The childminder monitors the progress children are making and identifies the next steps in their learning. The qualified childminder has also attended a range of training to develop her skills and knowledge to work with children. For example, she has completed child protection training. This has enabled her to further develop her procedures to keep children safe from harm. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident to identify and report concerns about children's welfare. She helps children to learn about keeping safe. She teaches them about who to go to if they are lost and what

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder, overall, helps children to become enthusiastic learners. For example, she provides a wide range of resources which they choose from and she is responsive to their needs. Children delight in exploring coloured beads in water. They use containers to practise filling and emptying, and enjoy the sensory aspect of the activity. Children develop good mathematical skills. For example, the childminder helps them to recognise numerals and count accurately using brightly coloured balls and cake cases. This captures their interest and they concentrate for extended lengths of time. There are effective partnerships in place with parents and other settings children attend, including schools. For example, the childminder regularly observes children during activities and collates the information in their learning journal. She shares this with parents and teachers, which helps to promote continuity for children. Parents are happy with the progress their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She manages their behaviour positively and regularly offers words of praise. This creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere and children are very well mannered. Children have secure bonds with the childminder. They seek her out to engage in their play and enjoy her company. The childminder has good procedures in place to help children settle in. For example, she gathers robust information about how to meet the routine care and feeding needs of babies and young children. The childminder encourages children to be independent. For example, they use the toilet themselves and know to wash their own hands afterwards.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress across all areas of learning. In some areas, such as their mathematical development, they are working at stages higher than expected for their age. Children are keen, interested learners. They develop high levels of self-esteem and have confidence in different social situations. Children are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 401343 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1050971 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Knaresborough. She operates term time only from 8am to 4pm, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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