Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date 9 April 2019 Previous inspection date 29 October 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 Since her last inspection, the childminder has welcomed support from outside agencies and worked with them to raise the quality of her provision. Consequently, requirements are met and children's welfare and development are assured. n Children's well-being is successfully promoted. They form strong bonds with their peers, the childminder and her assistant. They play in a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment. They are confident and settled, and approach the childminder and her assistant with affection. n Good levels of hygiene help to reduce the risk of cross-infection. Additionally, children quickly learn about the importance of routines, such as washing their hands, to stop the spread of germs. n Effective risk assessments of the premises, equipment and outings ensure children's safety and welfare at all times. n Children have plenty of opportunities to play in the fresh air and benefit from physical

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This provision is good

exercise. The childminder makes good use of her well-resourced garden and takes children to use equipment in parks and soft-play areas. n The childminder does not routinely include the views of parents when she is evaluating her setting and making improvement plans. n The childminder has not established a highly focused programme of professional development to help her drive forward the quality of teaching to the highest 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 strengthen the strategies used to engage parents in the evaluation of the setting n focus precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development, to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 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 and working in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has successfully addressed the actions raised at the last inspection. She is able to recognise the indicators that a child may be at risk and understands the procedures that she must follow to protect them. Policies are updated and reviewed as required to maintain the safe and efficient management of the setting. The childminder shares these with her assistant and monitors his practice when working with children. Documentation is organised and available for inspection. This includes the record of children's attendance, which accurately reflects when children are cared for. The childminder has positive partnerships with parents. This helps to ensure a shared approach to children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and undertakes regular assessments of their development. Recently introduced monitoring and tracking systems help the childminder to check for any gaps in children's development. This gives her the information she needs to plan activities for their individual learning needs. The childminder and her assistant interact positively with children and this motivates them to join in with activities. Children are listened to and their thoughts and ideas are valued. The childminder promotes their speech by introducing new words and building on their sentences. As a result, children have an increasingly wide vocabulary and are keen to express their views and thoughts. Children's mathematical understanding is developed through conversation and activities. They respond with confidence when the childminder encourages them to count and discuss the size and shape of resources as they play. Lots

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

of outings are provided to give children additional learning experiences. Children develop an awareness of the world around them as they enjoy visits to local places of interest and meet new people.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Good settling-in procedures enable the childminder to get to know the children well. The childminder gathers a range of information from parents when children first start to attend. Consequently, new children are happy and quickly become confident in the setting. The childminder successfully raises children's awareness of how to keep themselves safe and why certain rules are in place. For example, children accept that they must use booster seats when travelling in the car when the childminder explains the reason why. Behaviour is good and children understand about the importance of sharing and taking turns. They are friendly, polite and enjoy being part of a larger group when they attend toddler groups. This builds their confidence in preparation for the busy nursery and school environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are becoming well prepared for their next stage in learning. They develop practical skills, including putting on their shoes and managing their personal care. They recall events and speak animatedly about events and their families. As they get older, they are interested in letters and numbers and confidently recognise these in the environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY101975 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10083991 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 29 October 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 6.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder regularly works with an assistant. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three-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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