Home Childcarer in North Yorkshire

Inspection date 23 October 2018 Previous inspection date 20 February 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder and greatly appreciate the service provided for their children. They feel that their children benefit significantly from the time they spend with her. Parents are fully involved in their child's learning. They share information with the childminder about their children's achievements at home. n The childminder works exceptionally well with other settings and professionals to provide tailored learning plans to help children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities to catch up in their learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She regularly monitors the progress children make and plans effectively for what children need to learn next. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Children are extremely well settled in the childminder's care. Their well-being is a high priority. The childminder has an extremely nurturing approach and children thrive in

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The provision is good

this homely atmosphere. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour, focusing strongly on good manners and treating others with respect. n The childminder teaches children how to maintain healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides healthy home-cooked meals and snacks, and ensures that children benefit from daily exercise and fresh air.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes the childminder misses the opportunity to consistently help babies and young children learn about different textures and sensory experiences.

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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 enhance even further opportunities for babies and young children to become interested in different textures and sensory experiences.

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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 indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has kept up to date with new child protection guidance. She has a clear understanding of how to identify signs that a child is at risk of harm and the correct procedure to follow to help assure their welfare. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments to help minimise and remove any hazards or risks to children. The childminder recognises the importance of professional development. For example, she has successfully completed an early years level 3 qualification. This has helped to build on her already good knowledge and skills. Partnerships with parents are strong. They highly praise the care and support that they and their children receive. The childminder continually reflects on the quality of her provision. She also regularly meets with a close network of other childminders to share good practice and frequently asks parents for their opinions.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good support for children at different stages of development in their communication and language skills. For example, she talks continually to children about what they are doing and introduces simple words, such as colour names. She regularly reads stories, sings songs and skilfully supports them to use simple sign language. The childminder tailors her interactions in children's play and helps them to practise their developing skills. For example, babies develop strength in preparation for walking. They pull themselves up on sturdy furniture and practise walking by holding onto the childminder's hands. Young children work out how to press the button on an interactive book to create sounds. The childminder's genuine interest in children's play and her consistent praise motivate them to keep trying.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder meets the individual needs of children superbly and they flourish in her care. Babies and toddlers show they feel safe and secure with the childminder through their play and interactions. The childminder treats them with extreme kindness and care and helps children gain a strong sense of belonging. She is an excellent role model. Children beam at the childminder, sharing their excitement, and she reciprocates this with lots of praise and encouragement. This has a positive impact on young children's confidence and self-esteem. Gentle reminders from the childminder help children learn to keep themselves and others safe. The childminder teaches children about safety as opportunities arise. They learn how to keep themselves safe as they practise the childminder's emergency evacuation procedure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated in their learning and make good progress. They use their imagination and good language skills to play cooperatively together, such as with the puppets. Babies and young children enjoy joining in with rhymes, including the actions and singing. Children develop good skills that prepare them for the move on to their next stage of learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413611 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10081925

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 20 February 2014

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Day care type

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives on the outskirts of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. The childminder cares for children all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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