Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date 11 June 2019 Previous inspection date 10 February 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 has a good understanding of the levels of development of the children in her care. She uses her knowledge and their interests to inform her planning and work towards achieving their next steps in learning. n The childminder welcomes all children into her stimulating environment. She offers a broad range of resources and activities inside and outside. Children respond positively to the equipment and learning opportunities that she provides. As a result, children engage well in learning and make good progress. n The childminder ensures that her home is safe for children to explore. She carries out regular risk assessments and follows robust policies and procedures to minimise hazards and accidents. n Children are emotionally secure with the childminder. They show natural affection as they give her a 'cuddle sandwich' and ask for a hug when they need comforting. The childminder is warm and calm towards children. As a result, they have formed close

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This provision is good

relationships with her. n The childminder plans regular outings for children, such as trips to local parks, museums and toddler groups. Children have opportunities to socialise with other children and begin to recognise differences and similarities of people within their community. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to adapt tasks and activities to suit the individual needs and abilities of all children. n The childminder does not consistently seek contributions and information from parents, and other settings that children attend, about children's learning.

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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 develop teaching methods further to ensure learning experiences and independence skills are consistently supported in line with all children's ages and abilities n seek regular contributions from parents, and from other providers where children attend, towards children's learning and assessment.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder works alongside a local childminding network. This enables her to gain up-to-date information and knowledge that helps her to improve the quality of her setting. The childminder regularly evaluates her strengths and areas for development. In addition, she seeks the views of parents when identifying areas of improvement to her practice. Parents provide positive feedback about the care and education that their children receive. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of possible signs and symptoms of child protection concerns. She knows the referral procedure, in accordance with her local authority, if action is required to protect the welfare of children. The childminder uses educational funding to purchase resources that suit the interests of the children in receipt of this.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's language and speech development well during play. She encourages young children to repeat new words as they develop their use of sounds. In addition, she supports older children to recognise letters at the start of words. Children make good progress while in the childminder's care. She assesses their developmental stage when they start at her setting and observes them regularly to monitor and record their achievements. She identifies any gaps in learning and swiftly plans to target these areas. The childminder encourages children to be involved in their own learning. For example, children use a visual timeline to plan the activities that they wish to do each day. Furthermore, they recall events and activities they have completed as they look through their learning files completed by the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is excellent. They are polite, kind and caring towards each other. The childminder regularly praises children, celebrates their achievements and consistently reminds them to take turns and share. Children often repeat the house rule of 'sharing is caring' during play. The childminder maintains positive interactions with all children and role models expected behaviours. She helps children to resolve their own disputes. The childminder has embedded procedures to promote healthy lifestyles. She encourages children to eat fruit and vegetables at snack time and have regular exercise in the outdoor area. Children's dietary and medical needs are fully met.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, confident and enjoy the experiences that they are offered in the setting. They explore their environment with ease and independently choose where to play. Children are well supported for their future learning. Older children are prepared for their approaching move to school. They practise writing letters for school and discuss their new classes and uniforms. Children remain motivated in tasks of interest for long periods of time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339845 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10106330 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 10 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Thorp Arch. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for four- 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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