Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2015 3 February 2010

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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 are well prepared for school. The childminder encourages children to develop good social skills, gain independence and listen to others. This helps children to be confident and prepared for the next stage in their learning.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides interesting and stimulating activities. As a result, children are highly motivated and absorbed in their play and learning, which in turn supports children to make good progress.  The well-qualified childminder attends regular training to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. She also attends local meetings, which enables her to share ideas and discuss best practice. This has a positive impact on the quality of learning for children.  Children are happy in their play and establish close bonds with the childminder. They positively interact with her and other children in her care. Consequently, children's

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This provision is good

behaviour is good; they play cooperatively and develop secure relationships.  The childminder fully understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements. As a result, risks are minimised and children's safety is fully promoted at all times.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Planning is not always detailed enough, resulting in occasional missed opportunities to plan more challenging activities linked to children's individual next steps in learning, in order to maximise their progress.  The childminder does not always make good use of opportunities to promote the two- way sharing of information with parents and other settings that children also attend.

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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

 plan for the next steps for children's individual learning in more detail  strengthen the two-way sharing of information with parents and other settings that children also attend.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children and spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding, including the lounge, kitchen, downstairs toilet and rear garden.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. She also looked at the planning documentation, children's learning and development files and their assessment records.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of her suitability and the suitability of all people living on the premises.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She interacts well with children and promotes their learning through conversations about activities they are engaged in. The childminder is skilful in using questioning to extend the children's language and thinking skills. She provides activities that encourage children to explore and asks them questions about what is happening to encourage discussion and extend their thinking. These also promote their listening skills and physical development. Children make good progress in all areas of development and are prepared for their next stage of learning, such as school. The childminder observes and assesses the children to recognise their achievements. She identifies and plans for children's next steps in learning. However, she does not consider children's individual next steps in very close detail so that her plans are as effective as possible. There are positive relationships with parents and the

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who attend. This is good

local school teachers. Parents can view children's files at any time. The childminder talks to children about what they are learning at the school nursery. However, effective arrangements to share more detailed information are not fully in place. As a result, opportunities for parents and other professionals to share children's interests and achievements are sometimes missed and, therefore, these are not always incorporated into the childminder's planning.

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good

Children develop extremely positive relationships with each other and behave very well. They play and interact very well together, learn to share, be polite and become independent. Children are engrossed and become confident in their conversations. The childminder has a very calm and consistent manner when caring for children. She completes daily checks and closely supervises children; this ensures that risks to children in her care are minimised. Children enjoy being physically active. They enthusiastically follow movements to music while handling dough and copying techniques. The childminder works closely with parents when the children start to ensure that they settle in well.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She maintains a good overview of the activities and experiences she provides, to ensure they cover all areas of learning. She completes regular assessments to monitor children's progress. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision and has detailed policies and procedures in place, which she reviews and shares with parents. She has successfully addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection, which reflects her commitment to continual improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341998 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 862934 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds Early Years Professional status. She provides funded early education for two-, 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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