Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date 10 October 2018 Previous inspection date 12 April 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 fully addressed all actions and recommendations raised at her last inspection. She has worked in close partnership with the local authority and other childminding colleagues to develop her practice. The childminder is now identifying areas in which she wants to improve and addressing them. For example, she has reassessed her setting for safety risks and has attended various training courses to develop her skills and knowledge. n The childminder observes children's progress and interests, and tracks their developmental stages. She uses this information well to plan next steps in learning for each child. Children make good steady progress. n Children are content during their time in the setting and play happily alongside each other, understanding simple boundaries. Even the youngest children are aware of the impact their actions may have on others' feelings and are reminded to use 'gentle

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The provision is good

hands' when coming into contact with each other. n Children develop a good awareness of the environment around them. For example, they identify and listen to planes in the sky and discuss how apples grow on the tree for us to eat. n The childminder adapts her teaching methods to support children's development. She skilfully asks them questions during play to extend their learning. In addition, she understands when to stand back and allow children time to think when they are engrossed in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to contribute to their children's learning and assessments from the start. n Children are not encouraged to use and develop an understanding of technology during their play and learning.

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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 increase parental contribution towards their children's learning and assessments n create more opportunities for children to use and understand about technology in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children to play and learn in. She continually assesses and removes any hazards. The childminder fully understands her role in identifying child abuse symptoms and has secure procedures for reporting any concerns about children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has established good relationships with parents and uses their feedback to inform her plans for improvement. In addition, they have regular chats and take home a daily diary containing information about their children's well-being. The childminder takes children to a variety of local playgroups where children can socialise with others. Along with a range of resources and activities that the childminder also provides, children learn about the differences and similarities in the people in their community.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder spends a great deal of time playing and exploring resources with the children. She allows them time to choose activities and supports their development as she adapts her teaching methods to suit the needs of the children. For example, when children play with wooden blocks, she supports older children to thread and stack towers to develop control and physical skills. While with the younger children, she encourages them to listen to the sounds they are making as they bang the blocks together. Children remain consistently engaged in their learning and motivated to complete tasks. The childminder helps children develop early mathematical skills and extend their learning at every opportunity. For example, she asks them to count the stripes on a tiger and then challenges them to find more stripes and other shapes within the playroom. The childminder is confident to identify gaps in children's learning and ask for support from

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows all children well and cares for their needs sensitively. They come to her for cuddles if they are upset or tired. The childminder provides a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour and helps children know what is expected of them. Children happily follow routines and are well mannered. Children develop healthy lifestyles and excellent physical skills, such as when using the well-equipped outdoor area. They confidently ride bicycles around the 'road' they have created. Children learn about road safety as they pretend to cross the road, stopping 'traffic' and looking left and right before walking across. The childminder encourages children to eat their meals at the table, in order for them to socialise and develop independence skills, such as choosing their own food and feeding themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident in their environment and have a positive attitude towards learning. They are developing key skills for their future learning, including for their eventual move to school. Young children handle books with interest and begin to say new sounds as they point to different items. Older children use their imaginations to build aeroplanes and role play with the dolls. Children enjoy making marks as they draw around their hands and create their own pictures on the garden wall.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297785 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10077332 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 12 April 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Sutton-in-Craven, near Skipton. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 4 qualification in childcare.

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Registers

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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Registers

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