Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13/06/2013 06/04/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder completes regular observations of the children to assess what they enjoy and achieve in order to take them forward in their learning. This results in the children making expected ongoing progress relevant to their starting points.  Children are secure in their relationships with the childminder because she is responsive to their individual needs in a sensitive and caring way. This is very effective in promoting their personal, social and emotional development, communication, language and physical development.  The childminder has a consistent and caring approach to behaviour management. She offers children lots of praise and support and values their achievements. Consequently, children's behaviour is good.  Children readily access a good selection of resources, equipment and visit community activities. As a result, children are motivated and actively engage in their play and learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is scope for the childminder to build on the positive partnerships formed with parents, to encourage them to contribute further by sharing what their children enjoy and do at home in support of their ongoing learning.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities with the childminder and children and held discussions with them throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at relevant records, including the accident log, policies, procedures, risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation and planning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the children's and parents' records, daily diaries and learning journals.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of parents' views through written information provided on the day.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2008 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband in the town of Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The whole of the ground floor and the rear garden are used for childminding.

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Information about the setting

The childminder attends local community activities and visits the park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local school. There are currently nine children on roll and of these; two are in the early years age group. Children attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She is a member of Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years and attends the local Early Years Network Forum meetings.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 encourage parents to share more about what their children enjoy and do at home, to further enhance children's ongoing learning experiences.

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who attend

Children's needs, routines and interests are sought from parents by the childminder to support her in identifying their individual starting points. This enables her to provide the resources and activities for children's learning in order to plan their ongoing development. The childminder observes and assesses the children and this information is recorded in their individual learning journals supported with photographs of them at their activities. This enables the childminder to identify areas to take forward in the children's learning relevant to their needs and abilities. As a result, they make good ongoing progress. Children's learning journals and daily diaries are accessible to parents to discuss what their children do, the learning that takes place and their progress. However, this is not fully explored by the childminder, to encourage them to share more about what their children enjoy and do at home, to further support their ongoing learning experiences.

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who attend

Children enjoy being outside where there is a selection of physical activities and equipment. This includes sit-on rides and pedal bicycles and a variety of different sized balls to hit with bats or to roll and kick with. The childminder takes the children to the local children's centre where they take part in music and movement sessions. These activities enhance children's physical skills by providing different challenges. The garden has a selection of herbs that provide a sensory area for the children to touch and smell. They grow vegetables and dig in the garden with enthusiasm. Children visit the farm to see the different animals and to feed the lambs. These first hand experiences effectively develop children's awareness of nature and the environment.

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who attend

Children have resources that promote counting and use of numbers, they use jigsaws, building bricks and fill and empty different containers with water or sand. These effectively support their early mathematical experiences through their daily play. The childminder consistently talks with the children, skilfully engaging them in what they do. She supports their language development through repeating words to extend their vocabulary. They enthusiastically join in with singing the songs and doing the actions and all clap at the end showing pride in what they have achieved. This makes them aware of different forms of communication, consequently children are confident to express their needs and feelings very effectively.

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who attend

The childminder provides different tactile and sensory resources for the baby to feel and explore. For example, treasure baskets with different fabrics and natural resources. She plays games, such as peek-a-boo, which results in lots of smiles. Children enjoy being creative using paints and other different media and tools, such as making shapes with the play dough or using a roller to make different patterns. The use of the story boxes and the puppet theatre make storytelling more interesting so all the children can take part and contribute. These activities promote children's imagination and confidence in what they do very well. The childminder takes the children to local activities in the community, which includes visits to the library, and other children's groups. This is effective in extending children's social and learning experiences in different situations. The range of activities provided fully support the children in their learning and development. This helps them to

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who attend

be ready to move on to nursery and school.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder has a consistent and caring approach to behaviour management and offers children lots of praise and support. She is responsive to their different needs and values their achievements. Children further develop their skills in sharing and turn taking through the community activities they attend as they play and interact with larger groups of children. The childminder provides age appropriate boundaries for them and consequently, they feel secure and safe in all that they do. This contributes very well to enhancing their personal, social and emotional needs. The children are provided with snacks and meals that offer a balanced diet that is nutritious. This is supported by the childminder as they learn about what foods are good for you. Children have daily opportunities to be out in the fresh air in the garden or at the park which enables them to be active. These all contribute to fostering children's understanding about keeping healthy.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Information is shared with parents on the care of children when ill in support of the childminder to reduce cross-infection. Children learn about safety because the childminder teaches them how to use the different resources and equipment appropriately. Children know they must walk not run in the house and help to tidy up before they get more toys out. The childminder records all accidents and these are fully shared with parents on the day to ensure all appropriate procedures are followed in relation to children's safety and security.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The children are happy and engaged in what they do because they have formed close relationships with the childminder. She is responsive to their individual needs and provides a caring and supportive environment for them. As a result, children are settled and develop their sense of belonging that fully enhances their growing confidence and independence. Time is provided for settling in to enable both the children and parents to be secure with the arrangements and provision. This helps to ensure a smooth transition into the childminder's care. The childminder regularly seeks parent's views in relation to their children's changing needs and interests. Children use the space both inside and outside effectively and there is a good selection of accessible resources and equipment provided. Children make ongoing choices in what they do and this is encouraged by the childminder, to extend their learning opportunities. The childminder has formed positive

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

links with other early years provision in the community in support of children's transitions, to promote a shared approach to their ongoing learning.

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provision

The childminder monitors children's learning through the observations and assessments to ensure children make progress. This includes the ongoing provision of activities and resources to develop children's learning relevant to their individual needs. This childminder makes good use of the guidance document Development matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage to support her teaching and learning with the children. The childminder has completed her self-evaluation and continues to update this in support of her own personal development. This takes account of parents' views and feedback from the local authority advisor. She listens to what the children enjoy and do and these all contribute to how she improves her future practice. The childminder has completed a childcare and education qualification since her last inspection. Consequently, her knowledge and skills in support of children's learning and development is more effective.

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provision

Risk assessments are completed for all areas children come into contact with including outings. These are monitored and reviewed as part of the childminder's safety management of her provision. She ensures children are well supervised to keep them safe. The childminder is informed about safeguarding procedures and in the protection of children and their ongoing well-being. She has detailed records, policies and procedures that are shared with parents. The childminder is aware of the importance of working in partnership with other agencies and professionals in support of a child, where additional needs are identified.

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provision

The partnerships formed with parents are good. The childminder provides information for parents so they are informed about the care and provision offered. Parental consents for outings and other visits are recorded and the childminder keeps them informed of when these are happening in line with parents' requests. The children's daily diaries and learning journals provide parents with ongoing communication about their children's activities, progress and other care needs. Parents complete questionnaires through the year to provide feedback for the childminder including thank-you cards. Parents' comments are very complimentary about how professional the childminder is and that their children are very well cared for. They comment that there is 'always something interesting for the children to do' and the opportunities for them to use other facilities in the community to extend their experiences. They recognise the improvements made in their children's

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371066 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 919497 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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