Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date 22 January 2019 Previous inspection date 24 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 is skilled at helping children develop good communication skills. She asks older children open questions and repeats key words clearly to babies. Children make good progress and are supported to develop their language. n The childminder understands how to help children prepare for the next stages in their learning, such as starting school. Older children have good levels of independence and are encouraged to make choices about their learning. n The childminder provides a safe and stimulating environment for children and their families. Young children benefit from her nurturing approach and begin to develop confidence in their own ability. n The childminder has a good knowledge of the children in her care. She gathers robust information about babies' individual routines and ensures their care needs are met. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being and babies have secure bonds

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This provision is good

with her. n The childminder understands and values the importance of partnership working. She has developed positive relationships with children's families. Parents are very happy with the level of care their children receive. n During planned activities, the childminder does not fully support the youngest children to make the best possible progress, particularly in relation to their physical development. n The childminder has not fully developed ways to reflect on the impact of her teaching and how this benefits children's learning and development.

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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 help babies and young children to make even better progress, to meet their individual learning needs during planned activities, particularly in relation to developing their physical skills n reflect more sharply on the effectiveness of teaching and evaluate the impact this has on children's progress.

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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 spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder, her co-childminder and her assistant. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder. n The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular fire drills with children to help them know what to do in an emergency. She has good partnerships with other professionals in the local authority and knows how to report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has developed good relationships with other settings children attend and shares information with them about children's learning. For example, she has recently developed her skills and knowledge to help her fully prepare children to start school and she encourages them to be independent and confident. The childminder monitors children's progress using their assessment information. She can identify any potential gaps in children's learning and knows how to access further support if needed. The childminder works in close partnership with her co-childminder. They share their policies and procedures regularly to promote continuity and consistency.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a stimulating environment for babies and children to learn and develop in. For example, babies enjoy exploring the sensory toys in the basket and the childminder enhances this by adding instruments and songs. Babies show delight as they listen to the singing and begin to make their own babbling sounds. The childminder responds to older children's interest in writing. She challenges them to create the letters from their name in the dough and praises them for their efforts. This helps children to persevere and develop their skills further. The childminder completes observations of children's learning and shares these with parents regularly. Parents leave positive feedback and feel the childminder is 'dedicated to meeting children's academic and emotional needs'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shows genuine levels of care and love for the children who attend. She is highly responsive to their needs and actively promotes their emotional well-being. For example, she provides young babies with cuddles and as much time as they need to feel safe to move away and explore. Older children benefit from the childminder's specific praise and show they feel valued as individuals as they take pride in their achievements. This has a positive impact on their behaviour and the atmosphere is very calm. The childminder encourages children to take an active part in their own self-care and develop an understanding of living a healthy lifestyle. For example, children are encouraged to wash their own hands before they eat and families are asked to provide healthy packed lunches.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen, interested learners who show enjoyment in their experiences. Babies develop curiosity and are keen to interact with others. They are nurtured and settled with the childminder. Older children develop confidence in their own ability and have high levels of self-esteem. Overall, children make good progress in relation to their starting points and are working in the developmental stages typically expected for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363234 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10071085 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 0 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 24 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Sleights near Whitby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She works with a co- childminder and an assistant. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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