Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2015 9 July 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's enthusiastic approach to supporting children's learning and making it enjoyable means they are confident to try new things. Consequently, all children develop their knowledge and make good progress ready for school.  The childminder is patient, caring and nurturing and develops close and trusting relationships with all children and their families, which means children settle quickly and are happy and emotionally secure. Older children are keen to write their own references to show what it is they like about attending.  The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She implements clear policies and procedures that keep children safe and protected from harm.  The childminder delights in children's achievements and acknowledges these with praise that is genuine and meaningful to children. As a result, children feel good about themselves and behave very well.

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides good opportunities for children to take part in activities in the local community to enrich their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities for parents to share what they know about their child's learning at home.  The childminder's recent changes to the way she monitors each child's overall progress are not yet fully developed.

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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

 maximise the opportunities for parents to share what they know about their children's learning at home, in order to promote an even more effective shared approach to supporting children's learning and development  embed the arrangements for monitoring and assessing how well children are developing so knowledge of their overall progress is even more comprehensive.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed the childminder and children in the downstairs rooms of the house.  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 the suitability of 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 written comments provided by parents and children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is confident in her teaching. She provides a wide range of activities for children that are planned to meet their individual learning needs and styles. She gives children time to explore resources, such as craft materials, for themselves and to use these to create their own pictures. She is close by to support and extend children's ideas. For example, she provides sticky tape that is easy for children to tear, as an alternative to using glue to attach materials to their paper. This means children develop new skills. The childminder constantly engages children in conversation as they play. She explains to very young children what colour the paper and crayons are as they use these, which helps them to make connections in their learning. The childminder enhances children's experiences through outdoor activities. She regularly takes children to a nearby meadow so they can observe flowers and explore the rough texture of tree bark. This enables

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who attend. This is good

children to learn about nature through their senses. The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their child's progress in her setting. However, she does not always ask parents to tell her about their child's learning at home, so she has a full picture of their development.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children and successfully helps them to learn about keeping themselves safe. She regularly praises children for their efforts and takes them to activities and play sessions in the community where they interact with children in larger groups. Consequently, children grow in confidence and have good self-esteem. This means they are emotionally well prepared for school. The childminder provides children with nutritious meals and snacks and carefully adapts the menu to meet any special dietary needs. She keeps children healthy by teaching them good hygiene routines from a young age and providing opportunities for them to be active and keep fit outdoors.

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provision is good

The childminder strives to provide good-quality care for children. She is reflective and continually evaluates her practice, seeking the views of children and parents. She regularly attends training and welcomes the support of a local authority adviser. This enables her to keep her knowledge up to date and develop her practice to benefit children's learning and well-being. Safeguarding is central to the childminder's practice and she is very clear of what she must do if she has a concern about a child in her care. Parents are well informed about the service and their comments about this are very positive. Partnerships with other settings children attend are strong. Therefore, continuity in children's care and learning is promoted very well. The childminder has recently implemented new arrangements to monitor, assess and record children's development. However, these are not yet fully embedded to track their overall progress even more robustly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 502963 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 855504 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in West Cowick, on the outskirts of Goole, in East Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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