Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date 30 January 2019 Previous inspection date 8 July 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 Children are confident to explore the safe and welcoming environment. They choose resources freely that interest them and are motivated to play and learn. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder knows the needs and interests of children in her care well from the outset. She tailors settling-in periods carefully to support children to feel secure and at home. The childminder collects meaningful information from parents at the start to help inform her planning. Children develop a secure bond with the childminder, who is consistently warm and caring towards them. n The childminder helps children to behave well. She patiently talks with children and explains why they need to do certain things. The childminder praises the efforts that children make to complete tasks. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder keeps parents informed about children's achievements and their care and experiences. For example, she holds

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This provision is good

frequent discussions with parents and shares her accurate observations and assessments with them. n The childminder regularly exchanges information with other early years settings attended by children in her care. This helps to support a continuity of approach to their learning and development. n The childminder does not focus her professional development programme precisely on developing the quality of her teaching to help challenge and extend children's learning to a higher level.

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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 target the programme of professional development to strengthen current knowledge and enhance the already good quality of practice to extend children's learning even further.

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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 and assessed the impact of this on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children, at appropriate times, throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed an evaluated activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises. n The inspector took into account the views of parents expressed in written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements and her responsibilities to keep children from harm. She knows who to contact if she has any concern about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out checks, indoors and outdoors, to help minimise any hazards to keep children safe. She carries out regular practices of emergency evacuations from her home and this helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe. The childminder collects the views of parents and children to inform her planning when making any changes to her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts with children positively. She asks questions and provides an ongoing commentary during children's play. This helps to promote the development of their communication and language skills. Children explore and investigate a range of materials, such as dough, using all of their senses. They practise their physical development when they use tools, including rolling pins, cutters and scissors, to make 'pies' and 'ice cream'. The childminder supports children to develop their early mathematical skills, for example, she counts from one to ten with them. She cheerily bursts into song and encourages children to join in. The childminder helps to prepare children for their future learning in reading. For example, young children enjoy sitting close to the childminder and listening to stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very aware of the children's individual personalities and ways of learning. Children show that they are comfortable in the childminder's care, for example, they go to her when they need reassurance and a cuddle. They develop their social skills well. For instance, children attend local groups and libraries where they meet with others. They enjoy regular opportunities to be physically active such as when they take part in visits to parks and walk to local schools. Children are gaining an understanding of following good hygiene procedures, including washing their hands after play and before eating. The childminder promotes healthy eating choices. Parents comment that they are very pleased that the childminder encourages children to be kind and show concern for each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the necessary skills for their future learning and in readiness for the eventual move to nursery and school. They concentrate well relative to their ages and are eager to learn. Children demonstrate their curiosity as they press buttons on toys, such as musical instruments, to make sounds. They form friendships and learn to share and take turns. Children practise their independence skills, for example, they help to tidy away toys after play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY225099 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10071712 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 8 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002. She operates Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for 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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