Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date 12 September 2018 Previous inspection date 13 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder has created a welcoming and homely environment. She individualises settling arrangements to ensure that children feel safe and secure from the start. Children are clearly very fond of the childminder and are self-assured and relaxed in her care. n The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. She exchanges in-depth information with them to promote children's learning at home and in the setting well. n Children receive good-quality support to help them to develop new skills. For example, the childminder models conversational skills well. She introduces new vocabulary and encourages children to repeat words back to her. Children are strong communicators and learn new words rapidly. n The childminder works closely with teachers to ensure that children's moves to school are seamless. For instance, she shares information with them about children's achievements and learning priorities to promote continuity in children's learning

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to build on children's good counting and mathematical skills further. n The childminder has not fully developed her programme of professional development to raise the quality of teaching and learning to an even higher level.

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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

n focus more precisely on helping children to build on their good counting and mathematical skills further n build on programmes of professional development to strengthen the quality of teaching even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and a sample of policies and procedures. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector talked to the children, read letters of reference from parents, and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The experienced childminder reflects on her practice well and plans relevant developments to improve outcomes for children. For example, she has recently improved systems to share information with parents about ways they can support their child's learning at home. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder risk assesses her home efficiently to help ensure that any potential hazards are minimised. She has a secure understanding of child protection procedures and knows how to refer any concerns to the appropriate authorities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She closely monitors children's progress and makes accurate assessments to plan precisely for their next steps in learning. Children are inquisitive and confidently explore their surroundings, following their interests. They excitedly cuddle up with the childminder to listen to stories. The childminder enthusiastically demonstrates action rhymes. She misses out words as she sings to encourage children to join in. Children competently fit shapes into inset boards. The supportive childminder provides clear instructions to help children to overcome challenges and solve simple problems independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder consistently communicates her behavioural expectations through positive reinforcement and praise. Children know the daily routine and are helpful and well-behaved. For example, even very young children help to tidy away resources in readiness for lunch. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to play outdoors. She prepares nutritious meals and ensures that children follow good hygiene routines. Children's physical skills are developing well. For example, they show good hand-to-eye coordination as they use one-handed tools to transfer sand between containers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They operate mechanical toys and show an interest in toys with buttons and flaps. Babies pull themselves to stand, holding onto furniture. They babble and experiment with sound in response to the childminder's warm interactions. Children display high levels of confident in social situations. They know how to take turns and play cooperatively with the childminder. These skills help to prepare children well for eventual moves on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387674 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10069642 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 13 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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