Childminder 400828

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in the care of the qualified and highly experienced childminder. They arrive at her home ready to start playing with the wide variety of resources, and know that there will be an exciting range of activities for them to enjoy. The childminder wants children to be highly successful in their learning. She finds out what they know and can do before they start with her. She then helps children to quickly build up their knowledge, skills and confidence. Learning is active, challenging and fun. The play areas inside and outside are stimulating and interesting. They motivate and inspire children to explore, play and learn. Children are busy. They have no time to be bored or disinterested. They make rapid progress in their development. Consequently, they are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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The provision is outstanding

Behaviour is exceptional. From a very young age children learn how to cooperate, share and take turns. They listen carefully to the childminder and follow instructions, such as putting on their shoes to go outside. Their independence and ability to manage tasks by themselves are impressive. Lunchtime is a sociable time of the day. Children have excellent table manners and chat happily with each other and with the childminder. Routines are well understood by the children and this helps their confidence to grow.

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n Activities are planned with children's interests and needs in mind. The childminder knows the right time to intervene, question or offer support and guidance. Children remain engaged and focused at all times. n Frequent outings help to bring children's learning to life. For example, trips to the petting farm enable them to learn about different animals. Afterwards, the childminder talks about these experiences with children so that they remember what they have learned. Children talk about the different things they saw and recall that they had to handle the smaller animals carefully. n The development of children's speech is a high priority. From a very early age children develop a love of books. The childminder uses this to promote language and understanding. Story times are not restricted to a specific time but are a frequent event throughout the day. Children spontaneously take books to the childminder and listen attentively as she reads to them. They join in with the

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storytelling, discuss the illustrations and respond confidently to questions. n Children are very much 'at home' in the setting and obviously at ease. Close bonds are evident between them and the childminder and they clearly enjoy being with her. For example, when the childminder sits on the floor to read to one child, the others quickly join the group. They all snuggle closely and enjoy this special time.

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27 November 2019 n Children build very positive relationships with each other. The conversations between them are a delight to listen to. For example, great interest is shown in why a child has been given a sticker for being brave at the doctors. They laugh and giggle together as the child recalls how the spray that the doctor used tickled their nose. n The childminder builds highly successful and engaging partnerships with parents. They are fully involved in their child's learning. Parents give the childminder the highest praise for her work. Comments include, 'fantastic childminder and we are lucky to have found her', 'great atmosphere, calm and purposeful' and. 'I know exactly what is going on throughout the day and we receive lots of tips and help'. n The childminder accurately evaluates how well her provision is doing. She continually looks to see if there is a better way to do something. To help her

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with this, she takes the views of parents and children seriously. Children keenly take part in the planning of activities and outings. n The childminder has an ongoing plan in place for her own professional development. She focuses training on where she feels there is a gap in her knowledge or a need to update what she knows. She then shares what she knows with childminding colleagues. As a result, more children benefit from her expertise.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps children's well-being and safety at the heart of everything she does. Parents say that they 'never worry' when their children are with her. The childminder knows the action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She completes regular training to keep her knowledge of local child protection procedures up to date. The childminder is vigilant and supervises children appropriately. Her home is safe. Any potential dangers are removed and the premises are kept secure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 400828 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10117295 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 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 16 April 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Ripon. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged three and four years old. She holds a childcare qualification at level 4.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder about the activities she provided during the inspection. 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 verbal discussions and written evidence provided.

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Inspection activities

27 November 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

27 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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