Childminder, Out-of school day care in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2016 3 October 2013

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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 thorough knowledge of the areas of learning. She plans a range of adult-led and child-initiated activities which is interesting and stimulating for children. This contributes to the good progress they make.  The childminder encourages children to develop high levels of independence. She supports them to take an active part in their own self-care and manage appropriate risks. Children demonstrate an understanding of how to keep themselves safe and have high levels of confidence.  Children have secure bonds with the childminder. She is extremely caring and responsive to their needs. They are happy and content in the setting which has positive impact on their emotional well-being.  The childminder has worked hard to continually develop ways to work in partnership with parents and other settings. This promotes continuity of learning for children.  The childminder and her team have high expectations for children. They are committed

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This provision is good

to providing good levels of care, learning and safety for children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to become aware of other people, places and communities beyond their own. This does not fully promote their understanding of the wider world.  The childminder does not reflect on the impact of the assistants' teaching well enough to help sharply focus professional development and raise achievement for children to the highest levels.

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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

 help children to fully develop their understanding and awareness of the wider world and learn about other people, cultures and communities  reflect on the impact of the assistants' practice and sharply focus the plans for professional development to drive forward children's achievements to an even higher level.

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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 profiles for children, the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the childminder's, co-childminder's and her assistants' suitability to work with children.  The inspector obtained verbal and written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is ambitious and has high expectations of herself, her co-childminder and her assistants. They have regular meetings to reflect on how well they meet the needs of the families who attend and discuss any changes to their policies. This helps them to work together as team and promote continuity for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She attends regular training with her team to stay up to date with child protection procedures. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments on areas used by children in order to minimise hazards. The childminder monitors the progress children make across all areas of learning. This helps to identify and close any possible gaps in children's learning. Parents are positive about the service the childminder provides. They are happy with the amount of support they receive and the nurturing, safe environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and has a good understanding of child development. She helps children to be enthusiastic and engaged in their experiences. For example, older children explore in the gloop tray outdoors. The childminder encourages children to think critically and develop their estimation and number skills as they fill containers. Young children enjoy the sensory and creative experiences as they explore glue and shiny materials. The childminder uses her detailed observations, along with their interests, to plan for the next steps in their development. Children are keen, active learners. The childminder collects information about children's prior achievements from parents and other settings. She uses this to contribute to their initial assessments. The childminder carries out the progress check for children aged between two and three years.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to grow in confidence and regularly praises them for their efforts. Children have good levels of self-esteem and are willing to keep trying to develop new skills. For example, the childminder helps young children to develop their communication skills using their favourite story. She praises children when they attempt to repeat difficult words and sensitively models language for them. The childminder promotes children's good health. She cooks a range of healthy meals for them and ensures they have regular access to the outdoor environment. There are effective procedures in place to help children settle in. The childminder has developed an All about me booklet to gather information from parents. This helps her to get to know children and meet their care needs effectively. The childminder and her team manage children's behaviour positively and consistently. Children are well mannered and behaviour is good.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress in relation to their starting points. They are working within the stages typically expected for their age. Children are enthusiastic and willing to join in with a range of activities. They develop the skills they need in preparation for their eventual move to school and are particularly confident when using numbers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 501212 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1064173 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 45

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Scorton in Richmond. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays, two weeks at Christmas and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant who also have childcare qualifications at level 3. The childminder also works with three other assistants on an occasional basis. 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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