Cooper, Julie Denise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2015 11 June 2009

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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

 The childminder provides children with a good range of activities, both in the home and the local environment. Consequently, children are motivated to learn, make good progress in their development and are well prepared for school when the time comes.  Children are provided with a very good range of freshly prepared, nutritious meals and snacks, which contributes significantly to keeping them healthy.  Children feel very much at home in the childminder's care. They confidently move about the home and independently choose items that interest them from the good range of toys set out in the playroom.  Safeguarding is central to the childminder's practice. She provides a safe and secure environment and has a good understanding of what she must do if she has a concern about a child in her care.  The childminder pays good attention to supporting children to develop their language skills. Consequently, children become confident communicators from a young age.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully embrace opportunities for older children to practise and use the early writing skills they are developing.  The childminder does not always maximise opportunities for parents to share what they know about their child's learning at home.

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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

 extend the opportunities for older children to practise and use their developing skills in writing, such as encouraging them to write their names to self-register on arrival  enhance the opportunities for parents to share what they know about their children's progress at home, so the next steps in their learning can be planned for even more precisely.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed the childminder and children in the downstairs rooms of the house and the garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's records and policies and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and all people living on the premises.  The inspector made observations of and discussed the outcome of a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written comments provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She constantly engages children in conversation as they play, so they develop a good range of vocabulary. Consequently, children are confident in expressing their thoughts and ideas. Young children have good opportunities to develop their creativity and control of their small muscles. For example, the childminder provides chunks of vegetables they can grip easily and dip in paint to make marks with on paper. Older children are supported well in learning to recognise and write their name. However, opportunities for them to practise and use this skill for a purpose are not always maximised. The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's learning and plans for the next steps in their development. However, she does not always encourage parents to tell her what their children achieve at home, so she can plan even more precisely for children's future learning and support them to make even

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good

The childminder has a very good understanding of children's individual needs and meets these very successfully. Consequently, children feel safe and emotionally secure in her care. The childminder provides secure boundaries for children so they know what is expected of them. She encourages children to take on responsibility, such as helping to set up a painting activity and tidying away afterwards. She regularly praises children to build up their confidence and self-esteem, which means they want to please. As a result, children behave well. Children develop good social skills as they attend various activities and groups in the community. This further helps to prepare them for school. Children benefit from fresh air and daily exercise as they play in the garden, regularly visit a nature reserve and use large equipment at the park. They enjoy a variety of fresh fruit for their snacks and items, such as fresh salmon, for their main meal. Once a week, children have

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good

a picnic lunch in the park. All of these activities encourage children to have a positive attitude towards eating healthily.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and meets these fully. Effective planning means children have good learning opportunities throughout the day and the close monitoring of their progress means each child reaches their full potential. The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents, so they understand how she manages her service. She keeps them fully informed about their child's day. The childminder liaises closely with providers of other settings that children attend, to fully support their moves between provisions. Consequently, good partnership working is fostered. The childminder reflects on her service and demonstrates a positive attitude to developing her professional knowledge. She regularly attends training and implements this into her practice. This means she continually improves the quality of her service.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314281 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 865044 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987 and lives in Howden in East Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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