Hodgson, Carol Anne

Inspection date 13 December 2018 Previous inspection date 25 March 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 and her assistant actively encourage children to take suitable risks and to learn how to keep themselves and others safe. Risk assessments and fire evacuations are frequently carried out to help to maintain children's health and safety. n Children develop skills needed in preparation for nursery and school. The childminder and her assistant engage children in a wide range of interesting activities to build their focus and attention. n The childminder and her assistant know children very well. They fully understand children's individual preferences and next steps in learning. n Healthy lifestyles are successfully supported. The childminder and her assistant talk to children about the importance of healthy eating and encourage them to try new types of food. They cater for children's allergies and dietary requirements. n The childminder and her assistant create a warm, welcoming and homely environment.

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This provision is good

Children settle quickly and form firm friendships with their peers. This makes a good contribution to children's emotional well-being. n Even though the childminder and her assistant work effectively together, the systems for monitoring the practice of her assistant are not sufficiently robust to extend her professional development and strengthen the quality of teaching even further. n The childminder does not consistently make the best use of opportunities and resources to enhance children's awareness of culture and diversity.

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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 strengthen the arrangements for the monitoring of the assistant so that they are sharply focused on key areas of practice to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level n maximise learning opportunities for children to gain a greater understanding of people and their faiths, traditions and beliefs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children and observed play and learning opportunities. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records and policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of her assistant and all adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection and through written questionnaires obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of how to safeguard children. They recognise what procedures to follow if they have any child protection concerns and keep up to date with changes to guidance and legislation. The childminder is passionate about her provision. She completes training relevant to her daily role and to support children further in their future learning and development. The childminder attends meetings with other childminders to improve her practice. She fully understands the benefits of working in partnership with professionals from early years settings that children attend to enable her to complement their activities. The childminder implements self-evaluation systems and devises development plans to support her continuous improvement. She positively considers the views and opinions from parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder efficiently observes and assesses children to help them to progress well in all areas of learning. She confidently completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder communicates well with parents. She provides them with daily feedback about their children's achievements and care routines. In addition, the childminder involves parents in establishing their children's starting points on entry to the setting and ensures they have a clear understanding of how to continue their children's learning and development at home. The childminder and her assistant involve younger children in meaningful discussion to build their communication and language development. They ask a range of purposeful questions to encourage older children's thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

A great emphasis is placed on children participating in outdoor learning experiences in the garden to extend their physical development. Furthermore, the childminder and her assistant involve children in outings in the local community to enable them to explore the natural environment in which they live. Children take part in growing their own fruit and vegetables. These opportunities help them to learn about where different food come from and the concept of how things change over time. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides children with clear explanations and works closely with parents to create a consistent approach to behaviour management.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good rates of progress. They extend their mathematical development during construction activities and recognise simple concepts, such as size, shape and number. Children enhance their problem-solving skills as they easily create various towers and structures. Younger children listen well to stories and join in with singing familiar songs and rhymes to promote their literacy skills. Older children thoroughly enjoy taking part in role-play activities and build their imagination and creativity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY317570 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10071080 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 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 25 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Leyburn, North Yorkshire. She works alongside an assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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