Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date 4 February 2019 Previous inspection date 21 January 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role and responsibility to safeguard children effectively. She has a clear understanding of the procedure she will follow should she have a concern regarding a child's welfare. n The childminder discusses how she would use information from observations to plan the next steps in children's learning, based on their interests. She demonstrates how she would monitor children's progress using assessments. n The childminder has clear understanding of how to help children to be prepared for future learning, including school, for example by encouraging children to become independent and supporting them to make decisions and choices. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's good behaviour, for example, by encouraging children to share, take turns and cooperate in play together. She explains how she will use praise at appropriate times. n The childminder has attended appropriate training and understands the importance of

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keeping her skills and knowledge up to date. This helps her to make continuous improvements to benefit children. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She explains how information will be shared to help to ensure children's individual needs are met.

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There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities n The inspector had a discussion with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector discussed the childminder's methods for reviewing the quality and effectiveness of her provision. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when

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caring for children. n The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records with the childminder, including policies and procedures, evidence of qualifications and her suitability and that of household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY269630 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10073258 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 21 January 2016

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The childminder registered in 2003. She operates term time only from 9.15am to 2.15pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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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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