Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2016 Not applicable

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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 a good understanding of how children learn. Well-planned activities both inside and outdoors capture their curiosity and stimulate them. The childminder's enthusiasm and fun approach motivate children to learn.  The childminder is caring and nurturing and children settle quickly. Children form good bonds with the childminder. She spends time with parents prior to children starting and she gathers valuable information about their care routines. This helps her to support children's emotional well-being from the beginning.  The childminder promotes children's understanding of the wider world. She helps them to understand equality and diversity in society and teaches them to respect differences in other people.  The childminder plans for children to spend time at community groups where they join in with other children. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem in social

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This provision is good

situations, in readiness for future learning and for school.  The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment with a good range of toys and resources that is presented at children's height. This helps to give children the freedom to make choices about their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored different ways of successfully gathering information from parents about their children's learning at home.  The childminder is not yet fully involving parents and children in the self-evaluation of the setting to help her make even more meaningful changes.

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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

 extend further the methods used to obtain information from parents about children's learning at home, using the information more effectively to support children's learning and development in the setting  seek and include the views of parents and children more regularly in the self-evaluation of the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and assessed the quality of teaching.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed with the childminder the teaching and learning activities provided.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in recent letters and emails.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to keep children safe and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about their welfare. The childminder is clear about how to keep the environment safe, for example, as she checks the setting daily and removes any potential hazards. Overall, partnerships and communication with parents are good. The childminder keeps them informed about her setting through daily discussions, emails and newsletters. She verbally shares information about the progress children make and parents look through learning records. Parents provide complimentary feedback to the childminder. They say they are very happy with the care and teaching provided to their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder effectively models and encourages children as they play. Young children enjoy building with blocks and completing simple jigsaw puzzles. They show good hand-to-eye coordination and manipulative skills and thrive with the close interaction and support they receive. The childminder narrates children's play, which promotes early communication and language skills. She introduces new words and speaks clearly, often repeating what she says to give further support. The childminder acknowledges children's attempts to copy her with praise, clapping and smiles. Older children are provided with fun activities that support their interests. They go on trips to see and experience earth movers and diggers at work on a building site nearby. Children then follow this up in the setting with a good range of small-world play that extends their growing imaginations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder maintains good eye contact with young children and plays at their level. She is warm and attentive to their needs, which helps them to feel secure. Children learn about a healthy lifestyle. They are provided with healthy, freshly cooked meals, snacks and have free access to drinks. Children are provided with daily exercise. They also enjoy regular trips to child-friendly settings, this helps them learn about the local community. Children relish sessions at the library where they mix with their peers and interact with different people. Children's developing independence is supported well. The childminder is a good role model for children and they learn to use good manners, share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They work well within the range of development typical for their age and above. Children are motivated to learn. They explore, follow their ideas and lead their own play. Children are confident communicators and develop a good vocabulary relative to their age. All children enjoy a wide variety of activities that supports them in developing necessary skills for future learning and in readiness for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480273 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 988594 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the village of Newton Kyme on the outskirts of Tadcaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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