Childminder 400779

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2016 10 September 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 is experienced and understands how children learn and develop. She has successfully addressed the actions raised at the last inspection. The childminder accesses training to improve her knowledge and practice. She is committed to the continuous improvement of her provision.  The quality of teaching is good overall. Babies are motivated and engaged with a broad range of opportunities that captures their interest. The childminder provides a gentle and nurturing approach where babies are welcomed. This builds a secure base from which they are ready and able to learn.  Gradual admission procedures contribute towards children being happy and settled. They form warm, supportive attachments to the childminder, enhancing their emotional security. Children use the confidence they gain from these to begin to explore the resources provided, helping them become independent learners.  The childminder instils a sense of well-being as children are safe and feel secure with

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This provision is good

her. She works very closely with parents. They share information about children's specific issues or needs, so the childminder can provide individual understanding, care and support for each child.  Partnerships with parents are effective as the childminder is committed to working together with them to ensure continuity of care and learning for children. She keeps them well informed both by written information and daily verbal communication.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Planning is not always sharply focused, resulting in occasional, missed opportunities to plan challenging activities to maximise children's progress.

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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 planning and provide rich and challenging experiences that help children make even better progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children and spoke to her throughout the inspection. She also had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training certificates, including evidence of her suitability and the suitability of all people living on the premises.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. She also looked at the children's learning and development files and assessment records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken with on the day of the inspection and through their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to protect children from potential harm. She regularly checks the environment for possible risks and takes appropriate steps to minimise any potential harm. The childminder is very aware of children's allergies and implements strategies and attends training to reduce risks. She is committed to her continual development to improve experiences for children. Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed a good understanding of assessment. She regularly observes children as they play and accurately assesses what she sees them do. The childminder shares information about children's progress with parents and other settings involved with the children. She uses effective self-evaluation and regularly reflects on her practice. The childminder identifies the strengths of her setting and any areas to develop.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from the childminder's positive interactions through their play. During gradual admission visits, parents are encouraged to share information about what children can already do. Overall, the childminder uses this knowledge well to offer activities around children's interests. Babies enjoy investigating the treasure basket. The childminder offers and demonstrates how items move and work to promote babies' fundamental skills. She talks consistently to them, describing and naming items they explore and play with. The childminder copies their vocal sounds and gives babies lots of eye contact. She sings familiar rhymes. This helps to promote babies' listening skills and their interest in moving their whole body to the rhythm. This actively supports babies' communication and language development well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps babies to gain confidence with their emergent physical skills. For example, she encourages them to stand and bounce as she effectively supports them. Children settle and show they feel comfortable with the childminder who provides a relaxed and calm environment. She encourages them to manipulate sensory items, helping to support their coordination and concentration. The childminder provides a healthy range of meals and snacks. She ensures there are regular opportunities for children to be physically active in the outdoor area and in the park. Written feedback from parents is positive. They value the care and close relationship that the childminder develops with their family. Partnerships with parents are good.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points on entry. Extensive settling-in sessions help children to settle and feel secure, promoting their emotional well-being effectively. Children make good progress in their personal, social and emotional development. Relationships are very good. Babies are motivated to explore and join in with play. Activities support babies' interests, helping them to be fascinated in the environment around them. Children are beginning to develop the skills they need to help prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 400779 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1044115 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. 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

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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