Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date 11 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 well qualified and experienced. She uses her secure knowledge of children's development and interests to plan a wide range of enjoyable and interesting experiences. These contribute to their continued development and their full and active engagement in their learning. Children make good progress from their individual starting points. n The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to identify safeguarding and wider child protection issues. She understands how to monitor and report any concern she has in order to help ensure that children are protected from harm. n Children behave well and form a positive relationship and strong attachment with the childminder. They are happy, contented, settled, and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. The childminder meets their emotional needs well. She offers comfort, reassurance and encouragement, and provides positive reinforcement constantly as

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This provision is good

children play. n The childminder works well in partnership with parents and with other professionals. She regularly informs parents of the daily activities that their children take part in. She has frequent discussions with them about their children's progress and well-being. Parents are highly complimentary of the care and service provided for them and their children. n The childminder does not provide a variety of multi-purpose resources to support children's curiosity and develop their own ideas.

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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 improve further the range of resources available to support children's strong curiosity and exploratory interests.

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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. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She is confident about the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the steps to take to protect children from harm. The childminder constantly develops her professional skills and knowledge. She meets with other childminders at drop-in groups and accesses training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder supervises children closely and she maintains all the required documentation. She completes regular risk assessments of her home and for all outings undertaken with children. This helps to ensure children remain safe and secure. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children when reviewing her practice. Parents appreciate how the childminder provides a homely setting and has a lovely, nurturing nature with their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes, assesses and plans a wide range of experiences to support children's future learning. She follows children's interests, listens to what children have to say and respects their requests during activities. The childminder supports children's acquisition of language and promotes their communication and language development effectively. For example, she asks questions to encourage their thought processes and allows enough time for them to respond. Children learn to recognise numbers and colours, and learn new vocabulary as they play. The childminder sits at children's level and makes good eye contact. This gains children's attention and helps them to listen to instructions. For example, the childminder encourages children to sit safely on chairs while playing with the modelling dough together. Children show good levels of engagement. For example, they enjoy dressing dolls and learn to play a range of musical

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional security, self-confidence and self-esteem. Children enjoy the positive encouragement and praise they receive and are highly motivated. They demonstrate that they feel happy and secure in the childminder's company. Younger children enjoy reassuring hugs and cuddles. The childminder provides children with clear expectations and their behaviour is good. Children learn to be kind, considerate and respect others. Children benefit from opportunities to learn about the world about them. They enjoy numerous outings to places of interest. These experiences support children's personal, social and physical development. The childminder successfully promotes independence and healthy eating. She encourages children to help prepare their own snack and ensures good hygiene practices are adhered to.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children experience a range of activities that support their development. Children enthusiastically join in with familiar stories. They learn to share and take turns in activities. Children are progressing well and effectively develop the skills needed for their next stage of learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537346 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 10079931 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Carlisle, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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