Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2015 11 October 2011

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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 enjoy a good range of activities and resources, which provides them with enjoyable challenges and builds on their interests. The childminder encourages children to share ideas, which supports their learning effectively. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school.  Parents are kept well informed about their children's learning and development. This gives them good ideas to enhance learning at home and promotes strong partnerships.  Children welcome the childminder's involvement in their play, as she follows and develops their ideas. They are encouraged to explore new approaches to their learning by the childminder, which supports their critical-thinking skills.  The childminder has a calm and nurturing manner, which means that children's emotional well-being is very well supported. Children are encouraged to play together, which promotes good relationships in the setting.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is knowledgeable about how to keep children safe and well. She understands her responsibilities if she has concerns about children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not recently accessed opportunities to continue her professional development and enhance her current knowledge, to improve future practice.  Opportunities to extend children's literacy skills are not maximised during outdoor activities.

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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

 identify opportunities for professional development, to further enhance current knowledge and improve future practice  extend the range of resources in the garden, for example, to provide opportunities for children to learn the letters of the alphabet, supporting their early literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the garden and playrooms.  The inspector spoke to children and parents during the inspection, to gain their views.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and discussed self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents and records. She discussed safeguarding and child protection issues with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's observations, assessments and planning.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy their time at the setting. The childminder uses her observations well to plan activities and provide resources that reflect children's current interests. As a result, children are highly motivated to learn and make good progress from their starting points. Children's ideas are effectively extended by the childminder. For example, children play in the garden, pretending they are going to the beach. The childminder joins in with the game, asking questions, for example, about what they might find when they arrive. The children respond with enthusiasm, coming up with their own ideas. Consequently, children are very well supported with their speaking and listening skills. The childminder helps the children become confident with counting and recognising numbers as they play in the garden. She encourages children to count the number of balls they can fit in a basket and shows them the numbers pegged on a washing line, as they count. However, there are

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who attend. This is good

fewer opportunities for children to develop their knowledge of the letters of the alphabet, to promote their early literacy skills, as they play in the garden.

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good

The childminder supports children's well-being effectively. Induction visits focus on finding out relevant information about home routines and children's interests, and this is used to help children settle into the setting. Children are confident to share their thoughts because they know the childminder is interested, and this builds high self-esteem. The different ages of children play very well together and the childminder nurtures these friendships through teaching them to share resources. The children have opportunities to exercise outside every day, in the garden, on local walks and during weekly visits to group sessions at the children's centre. The childminder gives parents useful information about appropriate packed lunches. This helps children learn about the range of food and drink that contribute to healthy lifestyles.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and is well qualified in childcare. She follows rigorous safeguarding procedures, so children's welfare and safety are consistently prioritised. Parents are extremely confident that their children are safe while attending the setting. The childminder is committed to providing good quality care and education. She asks parents and children to evaluate how she is meeting their needs and makes appropriate changes, in response to their views. However, the childminder has not recently identified opportunities to continue her professional development and improve future practice. The childminder is proactive in building strong partnerships with other settings that children attend. This results in a fully shared approach, promoting continuity and progression in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362352 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 857661 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Hessle, near Hull. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and offers overnight care, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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