Childminder 401034

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2018 26 August 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 experienced childminder offers a caring and nurturing homely environment for children. She effectively organises the space and resources to promote children's independence. Children are confident, happy and have a positive sense of belonging  The childminder is skilled at incorporating teaching into children's play and exploration. Children make good progress and are keen, interested learners.  The childminder works collaboratively with parents to support children's learning and meet their individual needs well. This helps to improve outcomes for children.  Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder engages them in meaningful discussions and models clear vocabulary. She links their play to real-life experiences to successfully build on their communication skills.  Older children are gaining good skills in mathematics. For example, they can sort and count objects by colour or size. They confidently talk about 'more' and 'less' eggs.

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This provision is good

 The childminder builds on children's problem-solving skills to help further their knowledge and learning and improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored all strategies to help extend partnerships with providers of other settings that children attend.  Children have limited opportunities to learn about faiths, cultures and religions, which may be different to 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 other early years providers that children attend to support greater continuity in children's learning  provide children with further opportunities to learn about similarities and differences in people and the wider community.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home accessed by children and observed play and learning opportunities.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout?the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of what steps to take should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures that her home and garden are safe and secure for children. The childminder shares all required information and gains permissions from parents to promote individual children's health and safety. The childminder reflects well on her practice and continues to develop her knowledge through activities, such as internet research and involvement in the local community. This helps to sharpen her teaching skills and improve her knowledge further. Partnerships with parents are very effective. Testimonials from parents are very complimentary about the childminder and the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is effective. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress. She conducts thorough progress checks for children aged between two and three years to help identify any areas where they may need additional help. The childminder plans activities based on children's interests, following their lead and joining in with their play. This supports children to remain engaged and focused. The childminder successfully encourages children's interest in books and mark making. Children benefit from a good range of accessible toys and resources. They make independent choices in their play, for example, from small-world resources and engage in role play, such as pretending to shop.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved. They build friendly relationships with each other and the childminder. Children delight in the praise and encouragement they receive for their achievements. Children learn about the importance of living healthy lifestyles. They practise good hygiene procedures, such as washing their hands before eating. Children benefit from nutritious home-cooked meals. They enjoy many opportunities to take part in physical activities, such as dancing, riding toy cars and throwing and catching balls. Children regularly attend a variety of play sessions and visit local parks where they have the opportunity to socialise in larger groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show good levels of concentration in their chosen activities. They demonstrate good hand-to-eye coordination and small-muscle skills. Older children hold pens between their first two fingers and thumb and show good control. They confidently manipulate construction bricks. Children share, take turns and use good manners when they play. Older children respond enthusiastically to the challenges and develop vital skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 401034 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1103781 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives Scagglethorpe, near Malton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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