Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date 11 June 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 makes children feel very welcome. She demonstrates a clear enjoyment of her time with the children and they develop very close attachments to her. This helps build children's confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder has established strong relationships with parents. They are well informed about their children's progress and activities. Written comments from parents are very positive and demonstrate that they value the childminder's commitment and support both for their children and the wider family. n The childminder provides an inviting environment for children to play and learn. She offers a broad range of activities, resources and equipment. Children confidently choose what they want to do and make good progress in their learning. n Children make good progress in their physical skills. For example, they have access to a wide variety of toys and resources in the childminder's garden. Children play on ride-on

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This provision is good

toys and slides, and explore with movements on the floor-based trampoline. n The childminder does not make the most effective use of self-evaluation to help identify ongoing priorities and plans to help raise the quality of the provision even further. n The childminder's professional development plans are not focused enough on raising the quality of teaching to secure even higher outcomes for children.

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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 enhance self-evaluation to help shape ongoing plans and raise the quality of the provision to an outstanding level n strengthen the plans for professional development to drive the quality of teaching further and secure the highest levels of achievement for all children.

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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 aware of her role in keeping children safe and knows what to do should she have any concerns about the well-being of a child. The childminder gathers information about children's medical and dietary needs. This helps her to promote children's good health. The childminder has a comprehensive set of policies and procedures in place. She shares these with parents when children first start attending. This helps parents to understand how the childminder keeps their children safe. Regular observations and assessments of children's learning help her to identify any emerging gaps in progress and plan activities to support children to catch up.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gives children ample opportunities to learn and develop their interests. She ensures children are challenged and develop new skills as they explore and play. Children's creative development is nurtured through well-selected activities. Children enjoy exploring with textures as they mix foam and paint and print to make pictures. The childminder extends children's mathematical development at every opportunity. She introduces colours and how they mix together and children transfer these skills to other activities. Children's language development is nurtured and encouraged by the childminder. The childminder engages children in activities, asking them questions to promote conversation and recall facts, such as sounds made by animals at the farm from a recent visit.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop secure attachments with the childminder. This builds children's confidence and good levels of emotional well-being. The childminder is a good role model. She encourages good manners and praises children. This encourages children to show respect for each other and behave well. Children go on regular trips to playgroups and the park, developing their physical skills. The childminder makes sure that children learn about good hygiene routines to maintain their good health. For example, the children learn the importance of washing their hands before eating in order to minimise any germs. Robust procedures are in place for nappy changing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. The skills and knowledge they develop over time prepare them well for school. Children show much interest in making marks with paint. They particularly enjoy sensory experiences, such as playing with the shaving foam. Children have good opportunities to visit places of interest, such as farms. This supports children to understand the world around them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547773 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10107906 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in July 2017 and lives in Colburn in Catterick. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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