Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 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 forms close relationships with children. This means they feel emotionally secure in her care.  The childminder's enthusiastic approach to learning means children are keen to join in with the activities she provides. As a result, children extend their knowledge and make good progress ready for the next stage in their learning, such as nursery or school, when the time comes.  Safeguarding children is central to the childminder's practice. This ensures children remain safe and protected from harm in her care.  The childminder constantly engages children in conversation. As a result, children develop good listening skills and become confident communicators.  The childminder is committed to improving her service and her practice through training. She has completed a recognised childcare qualification at level 3 since her last inspection, which has had a good impact on the outcomes for children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always maximise opportunities for children to see numbers written down and link these to counting activities.  The childminder is not always successful in encouraging parents to share what they know about their children'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

 strengthen children's early mathematical skills by providing more opportunities for them to see numbers written down and teaching children how to use these in their learning  enhance the arrangements for parents to share what they know about their children's achievements at home, so a more in-depth understanding of children's overall development is known and the next steps in their learning can be planned for even more robustly.

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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 questionnaires they have completed, provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She provides children with a wide range of activities that motivate them to learn. The childminder gives children time to explore and develop their own ideas and, overall, she knows when to extend their learning. For example, as children create pictures of flowers using a variety of craft resources, she works alongside them to promote mathematical language. She talks to children about how some of the bun cases they are using are large and some small. She encourages children to count how many cases they use. However, the childminder misses the opportunity to show children how the number they count to can be written down, to enhance their learning even further. The childminder keeps a close check on how well children are progressing in their development and works in partnership with other providers with whom children's care is shared. This promotes good continuity in children's care and

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who attend. This is good

learning as they move between settings. The childminder provides parents with a termly summary of their child's progress. However, she does not always ask parents about their children's learning at home. This means her planning for children's next steps is not always based on a full picture of their development.

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good

Children are happy in the childminder's care and they clearly enjoy spending time with her. They laugh and giggle as the childminder engages in their play and they are willing to help with simple tasks. They respond positively to the childminder's praise. As a result, children behave well and are proud of their achievements. Children have good opportunities to be active and engage in physical play. They develop their physical skills during outdoor play, such as learning how to balance as they use a scooter. The childminder praises children when they eat up the food they bring from home. Consequently, children develop a positive attitude to mealtimes. Children have opportunities to socialise with others at a local playgroup each week, which helps them to develop a wider circle of friends. They also join in with activities at the local school. As a result, children become familiar with the environment and meet their teachers before they

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. She effectively evaluates her practice, taking into account the views of parents and children, and makes positive changes. The childminder has addressed the recommendations for improvement raised at her last inspection and has had an extension built to her home. Consequently, children have more space to play and there is better access to the premises. The childminder keeps up to date with new ideas through networking with other childminders and conducting research online. This has a positive impact on the outcomes for children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY216421 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 855702 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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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 2002 and lives in Brandesburton on the outskirts of Beverley. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm during term time only. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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