Home Childcarer in North Yorkshire

Inspection date 29 November 2018 Previous inspection date 4 June 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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This provision is good

n The childminder evaluates her service well. She acts on feedback from parents to plan pertinent improvements that help to raise outcomes for children. For example, she has developed a greater understanding of how to identify and support the repeated patterns of behaviour that she observes in children's play. n Children form strong attachments with the childminder and clearly enjoy her company. They display high levels of confidence in new situations and enthusiastically choose resources and lead their own play. n The well-qualified childminder knows how to teach through play. She plans a variety of purposeful activities based on her good knowledge of individual children's interests and next steps. Children have a positive approach to learning and make good progress towards the early learning goals. n The childminder has established positive partnerships with parents. She exchanges detailed information about children's achievements with them to promote children's

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This provision is good

learning at home, and in the setting, well. n The childminder does not provide the very best possible opportunities for children to work things out for themselves to build on their problem solving skills further. n The childminder does not exchange enough information with all settings that children regularly attend to fully promote continuity in children's 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 provide greater opportunities for children to work things out for themselves and solve simple problems independently n strengthen information sharing practices with all other settings that children attend to further promote continuity in children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises 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 jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults in the household, a sample of policies and procedures and discussed the childminder's plans for improvement. n The inspector talked to the children and considered the written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder values the importance of regularly updating and developing her skills and knowledge. She often reads relevant early years articles and has successfully completed a wealth of additional training. In addition, the childminder works closely with other local childminders to exchange ideas and stay abreast of new legislation. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs of abuse and knows how to report any concerns to the relevant authorities. She stringently risk assesses her premises to ensure that any potential hazards are identify and minimised.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and assessments adeptly to monitor children's progress and plan precisely for their ongoing learning. She skilfully follows children's lead and interacts well to build on their existing knowledge and skills. For example, the childminder joins in as children play imaginatively with figures. She expertly models role play and makes suggestions to help them to extend their storylines well. Children's mathematical development is well supported. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to help children to compare size, count and calculate as they play. Children enthusiastically explore paint and know how to create secondary colours. The supportive childminder encourages children to share their ideas and engages them in meaningful conversations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder consistently and positively reinforces her expectations through praise and encouragement. She provides clear explanations to help children to understand the reason behind her rules and requests. Children are cooperative and well-behaved. They benefit from daily opportunities to exercise and play outdoors. Parents are very happy with the service the childminder provides. They say that she acts on children's interests and provides an extensive range of activities that children enjoy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent and enjoy helping with age-appropriate tasks. For example, they handle knifes safely and with control as they prepare their own sandwiches for lunch. Children are articulate communicators, who use talk to recall and relive past experiences. They demonstrate good physical skills as they expertly weave strips of paper to create patterns. These are just some of the many key skills that children acquire in readiness for future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393605 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10071089 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 8 Date of previous inspection 4 June 2015

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The childminder registered in 2009. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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