Childminder 400754

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 December 2016 14 November 2012

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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

 Children show that they feel safe and secure in the setting. They form good relationships with the childminder and each other, helping to promote their emotional well-being and sense of belonging.  The childminder is experienced in her role. She uses a range of effective teaching strategies to support children's good progress.  The childminder provides children with a wide range of activities and experiences. Sessions that they attend in the locality provide them with opportunities to socialise with a wider group of children and adults, helping to promote their confidence and develop their social skills.  Partnership working is well established. The childminder finds out about and complements children's learning taking place in other settings. Parents are kept up to date with their children's progress and enjoy hearing all about their daily fun and activities.  Children's behaviour is managed well. They listen and respond to what the childminder

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This provision is good

asks them to do, following clear guidelines and boundaries.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not precisely evaluate strengths and identify areas for development to drive improvement to an outstanding level.  At times, teaching is overdirected and does not encourage and support children to decide for themselves how best to do things.

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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

 identify areas for development that drive improvement to an outstanding level  encourage and support children to help them make more decisions about how they want to do things.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector jointly observed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's polices and procedures and evidence of the suitability of adult members of the household.  The inspector took account of parents' views provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has maintained the good practice identified at her last inspection. She does this in a variety of ways. She uses the internet to find out more about early years initiatives to help improve outcomes for children. She uses her local children's centres to access a range of support for herself, as and when she needs it. The childminder also uses these centres for specific activity sessions which help broaden and enhance children's learning experiences. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has undertaken training and developed her knowledge and understanding of potential risks to children's well- being. She monitors their attendance and is confident about how to report any concerns. She regularly checks for updates from the Local Safeguarding Children Board. This helps to ensure that she has the most up-to-date information, particularly with regard to reporting concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her experience and knowledge of individual children to plan fun and engaging experiences. She observes children's involvement and adapts activities to suit their individual needs. She speaks daily with parents to exchange information about what children are learning at home and in the setting. Children enjoy construction activities and small games. The childminder's good teaching, overall, challenges them to compare groups of objects to find out which one has the most. She poses questions to extend their thinking and encourages them to persevere and solve simple problems. Children enjoy visiting the library and singing sessions at the local children's centre. This helps to promote their communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder assesses and takes measures to minimise risks to children's safety. She establishes familiar routines and rules for outings and daily walks to school. This helps to develop children's awareness of keeping themselves safe. Children enjoy trips to the park where they practise their physical skills, such as climbing large apparatus. The childminder provides them with a range of healthy snacks and good hygiene routines are embedded in daily practice. These are some of the ways that the childminder promotes children's good health and well-being. The childminder involves children in routines, such as tidying up, by asking them to sort, match and group objects. Consequently, children are motivated and eager to help.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing their early literacy skills. They recognise their names and letters in other words, such as in family names. They confidently use a range of tools to manipulate objects and change materials. Children look closely at change. For example, they talk about the icing getting thicker as more powder is added. Children take part in games and activities that develop their ability to wait for their turn. They count actions and recognise how many are in a group. Children concentrate and show increasing levels of independence. They are developing key skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 400754 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1059593 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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