Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2017 28 June 2017

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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 has taken significant steps since the last inspection to raise children's care and learning to a high standard. She and her assistants have accessed further training to improve their knowledge and skills. The childminder has developed focused action plans to support the continuing improvement of her practice.  The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend, to share information about their development and support consistency in their learning.  The childminder effectively uses her observations to inform her planning. She takes into account children's interests and abilities, to ensure the interesting and varied curriculum meets their individual needs effectively. The childminder's and assistant's enthusiasm for teaching and participation in children's play helps to make activities stimulating and fun.  Children enjoy high levels of support from the childminder during changes, such as

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This provision is good

having a new baby in the family. The move into the setting and on to school is planned well to support children's emotional well-being. Children settle easily. They develop strong social skills and begin to build secure friendships.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information about younger children's learning is not always communicated successfully to all parents, particularly when other parents or carers collect children from the setting.  Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to build on children's language to develop their vocabulary further.

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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

 explore more effective ways to share information about children's learning and development with all parents, particularly where children are collected by other parents and carers  extend children's language skills to widen their vocabulary even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke with children and assistants during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has implemented robust recruitment and vetting procedures to check the suitability of all staff. The safeguarding policy now reflects Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance. The childminder and staff have a thorough understanding of the signs that indicate a child might be at risk from harm and of wider child protection issues. They understand the procedures to follow to report concerns. The childminder reviews her practice. She keeps herself and her assistants up to date through research and professional development. This has helped her to improve the way in which she supports children's early literacy skills. The childminder promotes an effective two-way flow of information with most parents. She obtains information about children's starting points and shares their children's next steps in learning. The childminder seeks the views of parents. They are very positive about the service she provides, commenting that the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

setting is welcoming and staff 'go the extra mile' to support parents and children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn. She offers high levels of support to children during their play. The childminder encourages children to take an active role in stories. They use the pictures to explain what is happening and begin to recognise simple words. Staff support imaginative play very well, based on children's own first-hand experiences. Children are supported to make connections between their learning experiences in the setting and at home. The childminder introduces mathematics throughout children's play. For example, they work together to solve problems and find different ways of doing things during construction activities. Children make comparisons in size and shape and begin to use positional language. The childminder enhances children's learning with trips into their community. They visit the post office to post letters and the farm and shop to feed chickens and buy groceries.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and self-assured in this bright, very well-equipped environment. The childminder displays their work and photographs and they are keen to talk about their friends and family. Children learn to be kind. They begin to understand feelings and the effect their actions might have on others. The childminder provides children with a healthy diet. She promotes their independence in personal care routines ready for the move to school. Children play outside every day. They build on their physical skills well and learn to keep safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well engaged, motivated and keen to learn more. They show delight and wonder as they investigate and explore. They lead their own play and become independent learners. Through stories and role play, children learn about the wider world and other people. All children attain a wide range of skills that prepares them for their future learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488958 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1108586 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 June 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Monk Fryston, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status and 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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