Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2015 16 December 2008

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The well-qualified childminder has a robust knowledge of how children learn and develop. He uses his knowledge to provide rich, varied and imaginative experiences based on children's interests. Consequently, children are highly motivated, eager to learn and are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  Children have excellent bonds with the childminder. They are extremely happy and emotionally secure in their environment. Therefore, they confidently move around and freely access an exciting range of resources. This enables children to initiate their own learning, make decisions and become active learners.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting a high-quality provision. Since the last inspection, he has completed an early years childcare qualification at level 3 and keeps up to date with training, such as safeguarding and

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This provision is outstanding

first aid. This has a positive impact on the learning experiences and care that he provides to children.  Children's safety is highly prioritised. The childminder has a detailed knowledge of the action he would take if he had any concerns about a child. He expertly teaches children how to manage risks for themselves. As a result, they behave responsibly and safely while taking part in activities and exploring the environment, both indoors and outdoors.  The childminder introduces mathematical language throughout activities, such as daily walks around the pond and woodland area. For example, he asks children to count the coins they have found while out on a treasure hunt. As a result, children acquire an excellent range of skills needed for school because they are well motivated and absorbed in their learning.

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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 the already excellent opportunities for older children to expand their independence by encouraging them to take a more active role at lunchtime.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, co-childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at policies, children's personal profiles and a range of other documentation, including evidence of the qualifications and suitability of household members.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder offers interesting activities and a wide range of equipment that effectively promote children's learning and development. For example, he plans a treasure hunt in the outdoor area, which supports children's understanding of the world. Children are enthusiastic and show high levels of involvement as they explore the outdoor environment. During activities, the childminder uses every opportunity to support children's communication and language development. He continually talks to children as they play and asks a variety of relevant questions, which means they become extremely confident communicators. This shows that the childminder has an excellent understanding of the skills and abilities of children in his care and how they can be supported to progress even further. The childminder supports older children's literacy skills as he supplies them with a book and asks them to read him a story. The childminder accurately tracks

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who attend. This is outstanding

children's learning and development. He identifies appropriate next steps in learning to move them forward with their development. Consequently, children are highly motivated to learn.

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outstanding

Children's physical development is maximised as they run, climb and go on walks. Excellent teaching strategies are employed to meet all children's specific needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to promote their all-round development. As a result, children make very rapid progress given their starting points. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their own understanding of health and safety. For example, he reinforces the importance of eating fruit at snack time. Healthy practices, such as washing hands, are very well promoted before snack and meals, which encourage children's independence well. However, there is scope to enhance the already excellent opportunities for independence at lunchtime, for example, by allowing older children to serve their food. The childminder gives praise and encourages children frequently. This promotes their excellent behaviour and gives them confidence

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has developed excellent relationships with parents to ensure children's individual requirements are fully met. Children's safety and well-being are highly prioritised. The childminder implements policies and procedures exceptionally well, which effectively maintains children's welfare. He is successful in supervising assistants, who regularly discuss and share best practice. The childminder has a comprehensive self- evaluation of practice in place and is strongly committed to continually improving outcomes for children. Written testimonials from parents indicate that they are extremely pleased with the care and learning their child receives. Links with other providers and local schools are well-established. This effectively promotes consistency for children and contributes to their very good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500799 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 869101 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 38

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and works alongside his mother, who is the co- childminder, and an assistant, in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor. He operates a flexible working arrangement all year round from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children, and supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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