Childminder 400572

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2017 8 June 2015

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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 observes and assesses what children know and can do. She uses the information gained to help her plan experiences that help children to achieve their next steps for learning.  The childminder is committed to promoting a good quality provision. She has made many changes since the last inspection and continues to evaluate and reflect on her provision to drive further improvements.  The childminder provides a stimulating and accessible learning environment. There is a good range of resources available that captures children's attention and covers all the areas of learning. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children.  Partnership with parents are very well established. There is an effective two-way exchange of information that supports the continuity of children's care and learning.  Children's behaviour is very positive and they have good levels of self-confidence and self-esteem. The childminder is a very good role model for children. She teaches them

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This provision is good

to be kind to each other and helps them to manage their feelings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not encourage opportunities for children to make decisions in their own time, in order to extend their learning.  The childminder has not established a precisely targeted programme of professional development to drive forward improvements to the quality of teaching and learning.

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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

 give children more time to finish activities and select their own resources in their own way and at their own pace, in order for them to extend their learning  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development that supports improvement to the quality of teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home accessed by children and observed play and learning opportunities.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the role she plays in child protection. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about children's welfare and safety. The childminder carries out regular checks of her home and eliminates any identified potential hazards. She manages her documentation well, keeps up to date with changes and amends her policies and procedures, as appropriate. The childminder provides parents with good information about their child's progress and the activities that their child has participated in, to keep them informed. Parents speak positively about the good progress children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child development and the individual learning needs of the children she cares for. She closely links activities to children's interests so that they are motivated to learn. The childminder asks children questions that encourage them to think and share their ideas. She adapts her language effectively to help younger children expand their vocabulary. The childminder effectively extends children's mathematical understanding, such as when they explore size and shape. She encourages children as they explore musical instruments, and sing favourite songs and rhymes. She extends children's imaginations and creative skills well. Children have many opportunities to develop good early writing skills. For example, they demonstrate good levels of engagement when making marks with paint and other materials.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Settling-in sessions, when children first join, help them to adjust well in the childminder's care. Children develop close relationships with the childminder. Children's good health is well promoted. The childminder maintains a good standard of cleanliness within her home. There are effective hygiene practices in place and children know to wash their hands after messy activities and before mealtimes. Children benefit from regular physical exercise and fresh air. They make full use of the outdoors and nearby amenities to extend their learning and gain confidence with other groups of children. The childminder helps children to be tolerant towards those who hold different ideas and beliefs to their own, for example, as children learn about cultural festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are consistently working well within the typical range of development expected for their ages. Young children listen well and follow instructions. They learn to use technology, such as exploring toys with buttons. Children acquire positive attitudes towards learning and develop key skills in readiness for their eventual move to nursery and to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 400572 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1090990 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in the Jennyfield area of Harrogate. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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