Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date 25 July 2019 Previous inspection date 16 March 2016

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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 Teaching is consistently good. The childminder and her assistant use their knowledge of children's interests to plan enjoyable activities. Children are keen to join in and develop good levels of communication and concentration. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children develop the skills they need to start school. Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning. They develop high levels of self-confidence and have good social skills. n The childminder uses highly effective ways to help children settle in and engage in activities when they arrive. Children develop secure bonds with the childminder and show they feel safe in her care. This has a positive impact on their emotional well- being. n The childminder is dedicated to driving forward continual improvements. Since the last inspection, she has enhanced partnerships with parents. This has had a positive impact

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This provision is good

on their involvement in their children's learning. Parents are very happy with the 'excellent levels of care, love and attention for children'. n The childminder does not fully reflect on the impact of her assistant's teaching for children. Opportunities for professional development are not currently focused on helping children make rapid progress. n Although the childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks for children, she misses opportunities to teach them about how to be healthy and the impact of this.

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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 provide further professional development opportunities to support new assistants to raise the quality of their teaching to an outstanding level n help children to further develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles and the importance of making healthy food choices.

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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 spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's and her assistant's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder. n The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a robust knowledge of how to keep children safe and shows an understanding of wider child protection issues, such as radicalisation. She follows safe recruitment procedures and ensures her assistant receives up-to-date information on how to report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder closely monitors the progress children make. She has regular discussions with her assistant and they plan activities to close gaps in children's learning. This has a positive impact on their progress. The childminder responds to feedback from parents and other professionals to help her make improvements to her provision. She has developed ways to share information about children's progress and learning with other settings they attend, including school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a range of exciting, challenging experiences and activities. She uses her knowledge of their progress to extend and enhance their play. This helps them to make good progress. For example, young children thoroughly enjoy exploring the mud kitchen and water activities. The childminder encourages them to develop their imagination and physical skills. Children use syringes to squirt water and pretend the dinosaurs are eating the fruits. Older children delight in using brushes and mud mixed with water to paint pictures outdoors. They show an interest in problem solving as they piece jigsaws together and know which number comes next when counting objects up to 10.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, caring and welcoming as she greets children when they arrive. She gathers robust information from parents to help her meet their individual needs and prioritise their safety. For example, she checks if children have had sun cream on in the hot weather and praises them for achievements made at home. This builds on children's self-esteem and they develop an awareness of their own safety. The childminder and her assistant are good role models for children. Children's behaviour is very good. They share resources without support and show kindness towards each other. The childminder encourages children to be independent. They begin to show an interest in using the toilet and persevere to put their own footwear and hats on.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen, enthusiastic learners. They make good progress in relation to their starting points and are working in the stages of development typically expected for their age. Young children communicate their needs effectively and have a wide ranging vocabulary. They are beginning to show an interest in drawing and use some number names in their play. They begin to develop the skills they need for school from an early age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444321 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10075129 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 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Colburn, Catterick. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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