Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2017 12 June 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 quality of teaching is good overall. The childminder plans a range of fun activities, matched well to children's interests. Children make good progress.  Children access a wide variety of good quality resources. These are appropriate to their ages and stages of development. They are happy, independent and confident learners.  Children's behaviour is good. They establish close bonds with the childminder and each other. Children share and take turns and have good manners. They are kind and respectful towards each other. The childminder is a positive role model for them.  The childminder carries out regular observations and assessments of children's development. She identifies what children need to learn next and addresses any gaps in their learning swiftly.  Children's awareness and understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others are effectively promoted.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder asks questions but sometimes does not give children sufficient time to think and respond.  The childminder does not involve parents as fully as possible in their children's learning and assessments, including ways to continue children's learning at home.

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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 think and respond to questions, building even further on their thinking and communication skills  extend the range of methods used to encourage parents to contribute to children's learning in the setting and at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector took into account the views of a number of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She teaches children about being respectful and tolerant. The childminder thoroughly and regularly reviews the quality of her provision. She takes into account the views of parents and children to help inform planning for continuous improvements. Overall, parents feel that they are well informed about the provision and the care their children receive at the setting. The well-qualified childminder keeps up to date with changes in early years education and gathers new ideas through networking with other early years professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills effectively overall. She engages in meaningful conversations with children and provides an ongoing commentary during activities. The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills well during planned activities. For example, children listen carefully to their favourite stories and join in happily with familiar songs and rhymes. The childminder carefully checks children's progress and development from the start and addresses any identified needs quickly. Children have fun learning as they play and are happy and motivated learners. They explore the outdoor area eagerly and enjoy investigating different materials and resources, including a water tray equipped with a wide variety of containers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses praise frequently and well, helping to build children's confidence and sense of self-esteem. Children learn how to keep themselves safe in hot weather. The childminder ensures that they wear sun hats, apply protective creams and play in the shade. Plenty of drinking water is readily available. The childminder organises resources effectively so that children can easily make choices in their play. Children are encouraged to look after themselves. For example, they clean their hands carefully before they eat and after playing outside. They delight in singing a song that reminds them about good hygiene routines. Stories are used to engage children in discussions, for instance, about similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points. They show a positive and enthusiastic approach to learning. Young children have a wealth of opportunities to develop their physical skills. They enjoy fresh air in the outdoor area and also during visits to local parks and playgroups. The good skills that children are developing help to prepare them well for future learning and their eventual move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312027 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1099973 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She works alongside her mother, who is also a registered childminder, and her mother's assistant, operating from her mother's home in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. Operating hours are 7.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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