Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date 9 May 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 a positive role model. Young children are supported well to play cooperatively and express how they are feeling. They benefit from praise and encouragement, which helps them to develop positive self-esteem. n The childminder observes and assesses children's progress effectively and her teaching skills are good. She provides activities and resources that interest children and, overall, help them move forward in their learning well. n Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. They settle quickly, enjoy playing with their favourite toys and develop new ideas and interests through the activities prepared by the childminder. n The childminder helps young children to develop their communication and language skills successfully. She is highly skilled at maximising opportunities through play to extend children's language. She provides children with time and support to think

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This provision is good

through their responses. n The childminder's professional development plans are not focused enough on raising the quality of teaching, to secure even higher outcomes for children. n Occasionally, the childminder does not provide high enough levels of challenge, specifically for the most able children, to ensure that they benefit from the best learning opportunities.

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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 plans for professional development to drive the quality of teaching further and secure the highest levels of achievement for all children n develop the teaching strategies used during activities, to provide more challenge for the most able children and to increase the potential for them to make more rapid progress in their learning.

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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 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 is clear about how to identify and report any signs and symptoms of potential harm to children. She keeps her knowledge of local child protection procedures up to date, so she can report her concerns quickly. The childminder reflects on her practice. She identifies and plans for improvements that enable her to continually meet children's changing needs. The childminder keeps children safe at all times. She completes ongoing safety checks of her home and the places she takes children to. This enables children to play safely and without unnecessary interruption.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the children in her care. She evaluates their development when they first attend. Overall, the childminder plans activities based on children's interests and to help them practise their developing skills. She helps them learn how to use resources effectively. The childminder guides children to use particular equipment as they investigate with cars to develop skills such as colour awareness and physical control. She readily encourages children to develop an interest in and enjoyment of books, to develop their early literacy skills. Children enjoy one-to-one time cuddled on the sofa as they read their favourite stories. Overall, the childminder gives children good opportunities to explore their interests. For instance, they investigate with magnets as they explore how they attract and repel.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled in the childminder's care. Good settling-in sessions help them form a strong bond with the childminder. Children's photographs and work are displayed on the walls to help them to develop a sense of belonging in the childminder's home. The childminder supports children to play alongside others and develop social skills, such as sharing. Children are supported to have a good awareness of leading a healthy lifestyle. They eat a well-balanced diet and enjoy daily opportunities to be physical. Children enjoy joining in with movement activities. They spend time in the garden or go on regular outings to the park, groups and places of interest. The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents, professionals and schools, to promote a consistent approach to children's care, learning and development. Children's achievements are celebrated with parents, who are kept very well informed and involved in their children's learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. Their learning is enhanced and supported by the positive, inquisitive attitude of other children. They confidently move around the house to select toys and resources for themselves. Children develop a love of rhymes, songs and books to support their early literacy skills. They develop a strong understanding of mathematical concepts and learn about shapes and colours. Children enjoy learning, achieve well and are well prepared for the next stages of their learning and education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543062 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10094986 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 - 15 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 2017 and lives in Catterick. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-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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Registers

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