Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2015 3 February 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children make good progress in their learning because the childminder organises a varied range of well-planned activities that take place indoors, outside and at venues in the community.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to training. Since her last inspection she has achieved a formal childcare qualification, which has had a good impact on the quality of her teaching and the learning experiences she offers children.  The childminder has formed effective partnerships with parents and other providers. This supports learning in the home and provides continuity when children attend other settings because the exchange of information is frequent and precise.  Learning is fun for children and they are keen to be fully involved. They make choices about their play and the resources they use, and are given lots of opportunities to explore and investigate.  Children feel safe and secure in the setting. This has a positive impact on their

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This provision is good

emotional well-being, confidence and independence, which helps them to be well prepared for school learning.  Care practices are good. They have a positive impact on children's well-being and how they learn to keep themselves fit and healthy.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to practise early addition and subtraction.  Children use only one of the two exits when they practise the childminder's evacuation procedure. This is confusing if children need to leave the setting via an unfamiliar route in a real emergency.

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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

 enhance mathematical learning opportunities so that children are helped to understand the concept of addition and subtraction  improve children's knowledge of safe practices, for example, by making sure that they use both designated exit routes when they take part in the emergency evacuation procedure.

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Inspection activities

 The childminder provided the inspector with a tour of her setting.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of letters left by parents to express their views.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder places good emphasis on holding lively and interesting conversations with children. This helps her to find out about their ideas and what they enjoy doing. The activities that the childminder uses to teach children are varied, interesting and include outdoor learning. For example, children explore how to use mud as part of their investigative play and learn how to grow and harvest vegetables, such as potatoes. The childminder uses a 'magic bag' with puppets inside to help children to concentrate, remember and particularly to inspire them to speak or sing. This builds children's confidence and independence through engaging in activities that are fun. The childminder understands how to build on children's learning through their interests. She uses mathematical language, with children who have a strong interest in number and counting, to extend their understanding of size and comparison. This is not always enough to further

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who attend. This is good

challenge the more able children, to help them think about how they can add or take away numbers to make another number.

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good

The childminder talks to children about what to expect when they start school, to help prepare them. She recognises the many skills children need to be ready for school and makes sure she includes these in her care and learning routines. This helps children to be independent and feel more confident about doing things for themselves. The childminder uses her homely environment well to support children's learning. There is an interesting and well-equipped playroom for them to use. The childminder places signs around her home, helping to encourage children to read and understand that print carries meaning and information. Her 'choosing book', with clear pictures of all of her resources and activities, helps children to make independent choices about what they would like to do, so that they are fully involved in the decision making about their play.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows how to respond to any safeguarding concerns and helps children to learn for themselves about how to keep safe, fit and healthy. She involves them in practising her evacuation procedure so that they know what to do to vacate the property in an emergency. However, this is not fully effective as they use only one of the two exits in the property, which is confusing for children if the unfamiliar exit has to be used. The childminder works very well with parents and other providers of settings that children attend. She frequently shares information with them. The childminder completes regular and precise assessments of children's progress and uses these to plan for their learning. A good balance is achieved between activities led by the childminder and those that the children choose for themselves. The childminder

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provision is good

frequently uses the internet to find ways to enhance her professional knowledge and improve her setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397276 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 859864 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Brough, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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