Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2017 5 March 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 childminder provides a child-centred environment in which all children thrive. She ensures that resources are placed where children can easily reach them so that they can select them according to their interests and further develop their independence. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is experienced and qualified. She uses her knowledge and skills to provide consistently good quality care for children.  Children are happy and settled. They build secure attachments with the childminder. This helps to foster children's emotional well-being.  The childminder has effective and trusting partnerships with parents. She keeps parents fully informed about their children's learning and encourages them to continue to share what they know about their child.  The childminder gathers good information about what children can do when they start at her setting. This helps her to plan challenging activities from the outset.

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This provision is good

 The childminder evaluates the service that she provides. She identifies the positive impact on children's learning and where improvements need to be made.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed a focused programme of professional development to extend her knowledge and further enhance the quality of teaching.

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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

 extend the system for professional development to include opportunities to enhance good practice and fully support children to reach the very highest levels of achievement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector completed a tour of the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to promoting a high-quality provision for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements effective safety and security procedures to help ensure that children are protected from harm. She reviews the provision to highlight and make well-targeted improvements. The childminder gathers parents' comments verbally and through written feedback. Parents comment that they are pleased with how happy and settled their children are in the childminder's care. The childminder knows children well and she is skilled in supporting their next steps in learning, including preparing them for nursery and school when the time comes. Good partnerships with other providers are in place to support children's care and learning. The childminder keeps up to date with essential training, such as first aid.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. She interacts purposefully with them to support their learning and help them to make good progress. The childminder gives children opportunities to be independent in play and knows when to become involved to support, stimulate or extend their play. High priority is placed on developing children's communication and language skills. For example, the childminder provides babies with a running commentary as she plays alongside them and sings familiar songs to children. They smile at her and demonstrate their interest and engagement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children are clearly happy in the childminder's care and enjoy spending time with her. The childminder is warm and affectionate. This helps children settle quickly when they first join the setting. The childminder teaches children to take care of themselves, for example, through daily routines and explanations. She understands and is sensitive to children's individual care needs and meets them well. Children behave well and are given frequent praise, which fosters their self-esteem and confidence. Children develop good physical skills, for instance, while engaging in outdoor activities in the local area and on outings. Children develop a positive attitude to a healthy lifestyle. The childminder offers them healthy snacks that meet their nutritional needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are becoming well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They are motivated, enthusiastic learners who enjoy new challenges and experiences. Children have regular opportunities to attend local groups. They develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem and they socialise with other children and adults.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439296 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1087401 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 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Ripon. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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