Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2017 27 May 2014

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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 successfully reflects on all aspects of her provision to help her identify areas for improvement. She attends regular training opportunities which have a positive impact on the outcomes for children and on their progress.  The childminder makes good use of both the indoor and outdoor environments. Children have a wide choice of resources, which helps to increase their independence.  The childminder introduces children to early mathematical skills. She helps to increase their awareness of shapes, numbers and quantity during activities.  The childminder interacts well with children to extend their learning through play. She encourages children to think for themselves, solve problems and become active learners.  The childminder implements a wide range of policies and procedures, which helps to provide a safe and secure environment for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed a two-way flow of information between her and other settings that children attend in order to provide better consistency in their learning and development.  Observations and assessments of children's progress are not always used highly effectively to plan precisely for what children need to learn next.

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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 links with other settings that children attend to ensure that comprehensive information is shared to support the children's learning  consider ways to make better use of information from observations and assessments, so that planning for what children need to learn next is extremely sharply focused.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation document, evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members, children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and held a number of discussions with the childminder. The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern. This helps her to keep children safe. The childminder has established good relationships with parents. She gathers a good range of information from parents when children first start. This helps her to know about children's interests and contributes towards them settling in quickly. Parents receive regular information about the activities children are involved in and the progress they make, keeping them involved. The childminder has regular contact with other childminders in the local area, with whom she discusses and shares good practice. This further supports children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Activities are interesting and reflect children's interests well. Children are confident communicators and develop strong early literacy skills. For example, they use various implements to make marks and patterns in sand. The childminder introduces new words, such as zig-zag, which younger children repeat. This helps to increase children's vocabulary. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. This is shared with parents so that any gaps in children's learning are identified early and appropriate interventions are planned.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children receive caring attention from the childminder. She understands and responds positively to their emotional needs. For example, the childminder recognises when children need reassurance and comfort. She promotes children's independence, particularly in managing their own care needs. The childminder is quick to offer meaningful praise to children for their efforts and achievements. The childminder helps to keep children safe in her home and on outings. She teaches them about road safety when out in the local community. The childminder takes children to regular playgroups, where they are supported to develop their social skills. She takes them to parks and woodland areas to promote their physical well-being, as well as to develop their awareness of the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They learn to be thoughtful, caring and kind as they play and their behaviour is good. Children explore a range of festivals. This helps children to begin to be aware of people from different faiths and cultures. Children are developing good relationships with others and are motivated and keen to learn. They are developing skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465939 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1087515 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Jennyfields, Harrogate. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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