Childminder in North Yorkshire

Childminder report 43 Littondale Avenue, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire HG5 0BQ

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Inspection date 19 September 2018 Previous inspection date 28 August 2015

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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 Children listen to the childminder and behave very well. They are polite and know how to share and take turns. The childminder is a good role model. She provides children with clear explanations to help them to understand why rules exist. n The qualified childminder knows how children learn and develop. She plans a good range of challenging activities and experiences. Children have a positive approach to learning and make good progress towards the early learning goals. n The childminder regularly researches information and engages in a multitude of training courses to strengthen her teaching skills successfully. Recently, she has developed a greater understanding of how to promote children's early literacy skills. n The childminder works well with parents and involves them in all aspects of their child's learning and care. She keeps parents well informed of children's progress and provides them with ideas about how they can continue to support children's learning at home.

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The provision is good

Parents feedback is complimentary. They particularly like receiving regular photographs and observations of their child through the online journal system.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to ask questions that challenge children's thinking and help them to extend their ideas. n The childminder has not fully considered the organisation of resources to support and encourage very young children to make independent choices.

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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 provide increased opportunities for children to develop their thinking skills and answer questions that support them to develop their ideas n enhance opportunities for very young children to make independent choices about their play.

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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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, a sample of policies and discussed assessments of children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector talked to the children and took account of parent's written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on her practice well to identify ways to improve her service and raise outcomes for children. She considers the views of parents and children in this process, to ensure that planned developments benefit all families. For instance, she has implemented improved systems to involve parents in the assessment process. The childminder knows children well and carefully monitors their progress to close any gaps in their learning successfully. She uses effective two-way communication methods to share information with other providers and promote continuity in children's learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a current and up-to- date knowledge of child protection matters. She is alert to the signs of abuse and knows what action to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are resourceful and engage in role-play based on their own first-hand experiences. For example, they work cooperatively together as they pretend to wash and style the childminder's hair in their imaginary hair salon. The childminder skilfully models role-play and makes suggestions to guide and extend children's play well. She encourages children to count and calculate to strengthen their good mathematical skills further. Children are keen to join in with stories. They demonstrate good listening and concentration skills as the childminder helps them to act out the story using props. The childminder makes good use of her observations and assessments to plan for children's next steps.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are self-assured and relaxed in the home-from-home environment. They form strong trusting relationships with the childminder and clearly enjoy her warm interactions. For instance, babies spontaneously cuddle the childminder and squeal with delight as she playfully tickles them. The childminder offers nutritious meals and snacks to endorse healthy eating habits. She provides daily opportunities for children to play outdoors in the fresh-air. Children are energetic and thoroughly enjoy skipping, hopping and dancing to music.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are sociable and initiate conversations and interactions with others. They develop firm friendships and play amicably together, sharing resources. Children's physical skills are developing well. For example, they show control over their movements as they carefully draw shapes and lines on the paper. These are just some of the many skills that children develop in readiness for future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY288273 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10071721 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 28 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Knaresborough. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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