Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2015 23 April 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 a good range of activities for children, including visits and outings in the local community. Consequently, children have breadth and depth to their learning, which means they make good progress in readiness for school.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. She makes sure any risks are minimised and keeps her knowledge of child protection issues up to date. Consequently, children are kept free from harm.  The childminder gives good attention to supporting children to follow a healthy lifestyle. As a result, children know to wash their hands before mealtimes and enjoy taking part in activities that promote their physical well-being.  The childminder builds close relationships with children. This means children feel secure in being away from their parents.  The childminder's constant praise and encouragement means children feel good about

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This provision is good

themselves. As a result, they develop confidence in their abilities, have high levels of self-esteem and behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider the preferred learning style of some children when planning early writing activities.  The childminder has not yet established the most effective ways to encourage 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

 enhance the planning of activities to provide alternative ways to foster children's early writing skills when they have a preference for outdoor learning, so that the learning of all children is maximised and they make the best possible progress  enhance the opportunities for parents to share what they know about their children's progress at home, so this information can be used to plan even more precisely for the next steps in children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed the childminder and children in the lounge, the kitchen 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 observed and discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and from written comments they have made on questionnaires provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She plans enjoyable activities which build on children's developing skills and interests. She gives children time to initiate their own play, allowing them to become independent learners. The childminder engages children in conversation and asks them questions to make them think. As a result, children talk confidently about what they are doing as they act out making meals with play food. The childminder skilfully supports children's mathematical development. She encourages them to count and to learn about sequencing as they make patterns using beads. Indoors, children have good opportunities to develop their early writing skills. Some children are gaining confidence in writing their name as a result. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to engage in writing activities outdoors, such as making marks in sand. Consequently, the learning of children who prefer being outdoors is not always fully

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good

Children are happy and settled. They show a strong sense of well-being as they confidently move about the home and request additional resources. The childminder fosters children's understanding of how to stay safe as they play outside. As a result, children use equipment, such as wheeled toys, with regard for others. Children benefit from weekly visits to the library to take part in singing activities. This enables them to widen their circle of friends and to work as part of a larger group. Consequently, children develop positive attitudes to others, which helps prepare them emotionally for their move to nursery or school. The childminder has positive links with providers of other early years settings children attend. She shares information about children's care and learning with them. This means a consistent approach to helping children to progress is fostered as they move between provisions.

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provision is good

The childminder has a thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has clear policies and procedures in place, and keeps children's records up to date. This means her service operates efficiently. Overall, the childminder monitors children's progress effectively. She uses her observations and assessments to plan for the next steps in their learning. However, she does not always ask parents to tell her about their child's achievements at home so she can take this into account while planing even more robustly for children's future learning. The childminder is reflective and continually looks at ways to improve her service. She takes the views of parents and children into account. This means she knows what is working well and what she needs to improve. The childminder regularly attends further training, to develop her practice. This has a positive impact on the quality of learning experiences she provides for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314283 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 868200 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987 and lives in Market Weighton in East Yorkshire. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round from 7.45am to 6pm 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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