Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date 15 November 2018 Previous inspection date 8 September 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 is working towards being the best she can possibly be and takes account of the views of parents and children when evaluating her provision. She identifies areas where she could improve further. n The childminder is keen to improve her knowledge and understanding. She is currently completing a foundation degree and she reflects on her practice as part of this. She targets her professional development to enhance her provision further. For example, she has recently attended training in speech and language to help her build on this more effectively. n Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. Parents comment that their children count the number of sleeps until they can see the childminder again. n Children behave well. The childminder has clear behavioural expectations which she calmly reinforces. n Children make good progress. The childminder observes children and identifies where

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The provision is good

they are in their learning. She plans activities to support what they need to learn next, overall.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not established fully effective ways to work with parents to develop a shared approach to supporting children's learning. n The childminder does not consistently use what she knows about children's interests to help children to become deeply involved in their 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 enhance partnerships with parents even further and establish a shared approach to supporting children's learning n help children to become more deeply involved 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 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of signs and symptoms which may indicate possible abuse to children. She knows whom to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures she keeps up to date with changes to safeguarding guidance and legislation. Her documentation is clear and supports her practice effectively. The childminder's risk assessments are thorough. She takes appropriate action to minimise any risks to children. Parents comment that her home is safe and well maintained. The childminder monitors children's learning and takes effective action when further support is required. For example, she has recently reviewed how she uses books to help support children's speech and language development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's language and communication well. For example, she notices and comments on what children are doing. She adapts her language effectively when talking to them. This is evident when she uses single words to help younger children expand their vocabulary. Parents believe the childminder goes above and beyond to help children's speech and language. For example, she takes children to local classes to support these further. Children enjoy exploring cornflour and water. They become fascinated as they pour powder paints into water and watch the colours change. The childminder provides a range of resources, such as scoops and ladles. She supports children's learning effectively. For example, she demonstrates how to pick the mixture up in her hands and introduces words, such as 'slimy'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a home-from-home environment. The childminder clearly enjoys her role. Children are independent in the setting. For example, they come in from dropping children off at school and immediately choose resources to play with. Children develop good relationships with each other. They play alongside each other and notice what others are doing. The childminder helps children to share the toys and resources. Young children demonstrate this as they patiently wait to use a particular doll. Children demonstrate a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. They enjoy a healthy snack and understand they must wash their hands before eating. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. They go to the park and enjoy walking to and from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They enjoy learning and choose resources independently. They gain a good range of skills which supports them for their future. Young children expand their vocabulary as they play with the childminder and talk about what they can see. Children develop a love of books and eagerly select these to look at with the childminder. They begin to talk about the animals they can see in the book.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473427 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10069646 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 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 8 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Sutton in Craven, in North Yorkshire. The childminder operates from 9am to 4.30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, term time only.

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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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