Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2017 29 January 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

 Children move around the stimulating and inviting environment with confidence, choosing where they wish to play. The outdoor areas are used well to promote learning. Children thoroughly enjoy exploring and investigating in the garden.  The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how young children learn and develop through play. This helps her to plan a good range of activities and experiences for the children in her care.  The childminder promotes children's self-esteem through praise and encouragement. She supports young children to be confident and encourages social interactions with older children who attend the setting. This helps to prepare them for their eventual move on to school.  Parents speak very highly of the childminder and the care their children receive. They say, 'I would recommend this setting to any parent needing a childminder, my child loves it!'.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's partnerships with all other settings that share children's education are not yet fully effective.  The childminder has not considered how she can extend opportunities for children to reflect on their differences and gain a deeper understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with all other settings that share children's care and early education  increase children's understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own and to reflect on their differences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this had 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 the childminder and people living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed recent child protection training. She is confident of the procedures to follow to help protect children from harm. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home, helping to minimise any potential hazards. She actively supports the work of her assistants and informs them of her policies and procedures. Children's and parents' views are welcomed to help her evaluate and improve her provision. Secure systems are in place to monitor children's development. This ensures any gaps in learning are identified quickly so that steps can be taken to address these.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her assessments and good knowledge of how children learn to plan stimulating activities based on their individual needs and interests. She uses effective teaching strategies, such as demonstrating, explaining and narrating what she is doing. This helps to develop children's understanding, listening and language skills. Her encouragement gives children the confidence to explore and try new things. For example, she sits with them as they play, supporting them as they learn how to use new and different tools to shape and mould dough. She makes good use of books to enhance children's learning. Children show much enjoyment and pleasure as they listen and join in with the storytelling. The childminder supports children to begin to grasp early mathematical concepts. She encourages children to count and recognise shapes, and copy mathematical language as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations which she patiently and consistently communicates to children. Parents describe her approach as calm and thoughtful, and say that she reminds their children about showing kindness to each other. Children's health is promoted well. They have many opportunities to develop essential physical skills and learn about nature as well as getting plenty of fresh air. Meals and snacks are healthy and nutritious, and good standards of cleanliness are maintained in all areas. Children are taught about good hygiene routines and the childminder talks to them about the importance of washing their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working within, and at times, beyond developmental expectations for their age. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning. For example, they are confident learners who are increasingly independent. They successfully manage tasks, such as toileting and putting on shoes, and are able to make decisions. They concentrate and persevere at tasks and enjoy the challenge of using different equipment. They build good relationships with their peers and play companionably together, taking turns and sharing and discussing ideas. They are eager and motivated to learn and are excited when new activities are presented for them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430387 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1087380 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Leyburn. She operates her provision all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She occasionally works with assistants.

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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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