Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2018 Not applicable

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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 prepares interesting activities which children access independently. Children show high levels of engagement in sensory experiences and have good imaginative and exploratory skills.  The childminder understands how to help older children develop the skills they need in preparation for starting school. Children make particularly good progress in their reading and writing and parents are supported to extend this aspect of their learning at home.  The childminder is extremely caring and sensitive towards children. Children have developed secure bonds with him and show they feel happy and safe. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being.  The childminder demonstrates clear drive and a positive attitude to providing good levels of care and learning for children. He has worked hard in partnership with the local authority to continuously reflect on and develop his skills and practice.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents and families. Feedback is very positive and parents say they are very happy with all aspects of their children's care and learning, particularly their speech and social development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During some planned activities, the childminder does not focus his teaching to help children make even better progress towards their individual learning goals.  There are times when the childminder does not encourage older children to fully develop their self-help skills, such as putting on their own coats and shoes.

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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

 focus teaching during planned activities to help children make even more progress towards their individual learning goals  encourage older children to take an active part in their own self-care and develop their independence even further.

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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 to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder.  The inspector obtained verbal and written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder regularly reflects on his practice and makes changes to benefit children. For example, he has enhanced his understanding of how to help older children develop good mathematical skills through everyday experiences and has developed the way he monitors children's progress. This has helped to focus some of the plans for their next steps and has had a positive impact on their development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep vulnerable children and families safe. He has robust procedures to follow if he has concerns about children's welfare and helps them to build resilience against extreme views. Children have an awareness of their own safety and show they understand the boundaries, for example, when playing in the garden near the closed gate.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the children in his care. For example, he collects information from families about children's prior achievements and links detailed observations to the different areas of their learning. He uses their areas of interest to provide activities which they enjoy. For example, young children thoroughly enjoy copying the childminder as he models how to fill and empty containers with rice. Older children play imaginatively with their favourite characters and the childminder enhances this and extends their ideas. This helps them to develop their language and critical thinking skills. The childminder uses precise assessments of children's development to identify any areas of slower progress. He works alongside parents and other professionals to access additional support to close any potential gaps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder consistently praises children for their efforts and offers words of encouragement. This has a positive impact and children benefit from the calm, nurturing, homely feel. Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder helps them to be respectful and kind towards each other. For example, older children encourage young children to develop their physical skills and explore the outdoor environment with them. The childminder actively promotes children's good health and hygiene. For example, he cooks nutritious meals and provides fresh fruit and water for their snacks. The childminder gathers information about children's individual needs, such as diet and routine. This helps him to promote inclusion and respect parents' wishes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning and the majority are working in the stages typically expected for their age. Older children show good levels of concentration and make choices about their learning. Young children develop confidence and are eager to interact with others. Children benefit from the childminder's consistent praise and persevere to develop their skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496004 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1033823 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Scarborough. He operates from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. He provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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