Childminder EY495732

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 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

 Children's emotional well-being is effectively promoted. The childminder is kind, caring and clearly enjoys children's company. She offers them plenty of reassurance and comfort to help them to settle quickly into her care. Children form strong bonds with her and build friendships with their peers.  The childcare areas are stimulating and welcoming. For example, tents and dens provide an inviting area for role play and for children to look quietly at books. A wide range of good quality resources is provided to help promote children's learning.  The childminder is committed to continuously improving the quality of care and learning experiences for children. She reflects on all aspects of her provision and closely monitors each child's progress.  The childminder makes good use of community groups so that children can play with their peers and develop new friendships. This helps them gain valuable social skills to

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This provision is good

help them with moving on to nursery and school.  Children's learning and achievements while at the setting are discussed with parents on a daily basis. Learning journals are in place for each child and these provide a delightful and informative record of children's progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored fully how she can support children to learn about the diverse world they live in.  Strategies to share suggestions with parents about how they can continue and extend children's learning at home are not fully in place.

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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

 provide additional opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others in society  strengthen strategies to help parents promote children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities and spoke to children.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her practice at appropriate points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, discussed self-evaluation and looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living or working on the premises.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents during and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses the knowledge gained from her childcare qualification and subsequent training to help her to provide good care for children. Parents' views and feedback on the quality of the provision are welcomed and valued. The childminder also seeks advice and support from childminding colleagues. She monitors and supports the work of her assistants to ensure they understand their role and responsibilities. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She completes training to keep informed of changes and new legislation and is clear about the procedures she must follow to protect children she cares for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of children's levels of development when they first start. She gathers detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do. She uses this and what she learns from her own observations and assessments to plan for children's next steps in learning. The childminder knows children well and provides them with activities that capture their interest. For example, a great deal of time is spent in the outdoors as the childminder knows this is where children enjoy being. The childminder promotes children's communication and language very well. She talks to children as they play, introducing new words and phrases. She asks developmentally appropriate questions, so that children can extend their understanding and vocabulary further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and cooperate with simple boundaries, such as taking turns and sharing as they play games together. The childminder is a good role model. She provides children with clear, concise explanations to help to promote their understanding of acceptable behaviour. Very good provision is made for children to exercise and play in the fresh air. They run exuberantly in the garden, carefully negotiating the different levels and use equipment with increasing skill and confidence. They learn about the area in which they live and have plenty of fun exploring the countryside. For example, they go on bear hunts in the woods and visit the nearby farm to see and learn about the animals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning based on their individual ability. They are enthusiastic, active learners who show a positive attitude towards their learning. They make choices and decisions and become deeply involved in their play. For example, they concentrate and persevere as they carefully fill watering cans to tend to the flowers they have grown. Their independence is increasing rapidly. This is demonstrated when they put on their coats and Wellington boots to play outdoors and butter their crackers at snack time. They learn how to socialise and behave in larger groups and listen when the childminder is talking to them. These key skills contribute towards preparing children in readiness for their future move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495732 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1031897 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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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 Askrigg, Leyburn. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She occasionally works with an assistant. 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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