Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2017 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 well-qualified childminder has a very good understanding of the assessment of children's learning. She tracks children's progress precisely to ensure any gaps in development are identified and planned for appropriately. Children make good progress in their development.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant and are happy and content in their care. Children are regularly praised, which helps to raise their confidence and self-esteem.  A very good range of policies and procedures is implemented effectively to help ensure that children are well protected.  The childminder and her assistant act as good role models. They effectively manage children's behaviour and use positive strategies to reinforce appropriate behaviour. Children interact well together as they share and take turns during their play.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills extremely well.

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This provision is good

She initiates discussion, uses a range of key words and poses questions to children. This provides good support for developing children's communication skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not considered further ways to enhance her programme of continuous professional development as part of her drive to raise the quality of the provision and teaching to an outstanding level.  Although the childminder offers children outdoor experiences, these are not as effectively planned as those indoors to take into account the needs of children who prefer to learn outside.

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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

 make the most of professional development opportunities that strengthen the quality of the provision and teaching even further  plan outdoor learning as effectively as indoor experiences, specifically taking into account the individual needs of those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her assistant and children. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at policies and procedures, as well as evidence of qualifications and the suitability of household members and adults working with children.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and those spoken to during the inspection.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding and also the premises that the childminder uses during term time.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have attended relevant training. They are clear about their responsibility to safeguard children. They know the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has a good understanding of health and safety. She carefully assesses risks to the premises and minimises any hazards. This helps children to move freely in a safe and secure environment. Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder works closely with her assistant to identify areas to develop. She takes into account the views of children and parents. This helps her to make improvements that have a positive impact on children's learning and outcomes. The childminder has a good understanding of partnership working with parents and other providers. Parents comment that they are extremely happy with their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good, which contributes effectively towards children making secure progress. The childminder works closely with her assistant. This enables her to discuss and share good practice. The childminder provides a variety of interesting and enjoyable activities. This helps to engage and motivate children in their learning. For example, children show high levels of concentration as they investigate cold custard and oats. Older children are supported to develop their mathematical skills. They discuss shape, size and weight as they play. Children enjoy pretending to go shopping, purchasing real potatoes and carrots.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well supported to learn how to keep themselves safe through clear instruction and activities with the childminder. This includes practising road safety on outings. Children learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, the childminder provides children with a variety of balanced and nutritious snacks and meals and discusses healthy options. The childminder helps children to be confident in their self-care and physical skills. For example, children show good levels of independence as they are able to attend to their own toileting needs. Good settling-in procedures ensure the childminder knows children well. They are supported effectively in their move from home. This helps to support children's emotional well-being. Children have access to a very good range of resources, which is easily accessible, to enable them to participate in purposeful play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working well within the typical range of development for their age. They are happy, motivated and enthusiastic learners. Children take part in a varied range of festivals throughout the year. This helps them to recognise and value differences in themselves and others. Literacy is well supported. For example, children access a good range of attractively displayed books. Children repeat phrases of their favourite stories, which helps to develop young children's language. Children learn key skills in readiness for their move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484994 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1004077 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 24

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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 2015 and lives in Scarborough. She operates all year round. The childminder provides care in her home from 7am to 9am then operates from another premises from 9am until 3pm. The childminder then provides care from home after collecting children from school until 7pm. She operates these hours during term time only, from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. During the school holidays, the childminder operates from 7am until 7pm in her home, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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