Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 July 2015 23 April 2010

p.1

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

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

p.1

This provision is good

 Children's well-being is extremely well supported. The childminder has a calm and caring approach to children that makes them feel valued, promoting a positive sense of themselves and supporting them to be confident learners.  Teaching is good. All seven areas of learning are effectively promoted, which enables children to achieve well.  Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and enjoy the good range of activities that are on offer.  The childminder collects a range of evidence, for example, observations and photographs of children's activities, to make accurate assessments of their learning and development. This means that she knows exactly what children's next steps in learning are and they all make good progress from their starting points.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Information about children's learning and development is effectively shared between home and the setting.

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder is knowledgeable about the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She ensures that children's safety and welfare are paramount at all times.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with other settings children attend are less well developed.  Opportunities to update and develop existing good practice are not maximised.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen partnerships with settings that share the care and learning of children, sharing information to provide continuity and progression for children's learning and development  identify opportunities to update and develop existing good practice, to help plan future improvements.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities in the house and garden.  The inspector interacted with children present during the inspection.  The inspector looked at samples of documents and records. She discussed safeguarding and child protection issues with the childminder.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, and discussed her self-evaluation.

p.2

who attend. This is good

The childminder provides resources and activities that encourage children to play and explore, helping them to become confident learners. For example, children enjoy well- planned opportunities to learn about the properties of different materials. This helps them to develop their understanding of similarities and differences. Children show high levels of interest as they play together. They make comments and ask questions and the childminder actively joins in with their conversations, effectively supporting their speaking and listening skills. The childminder understands the current interests of children through her observations and communication with parents. She ensures that children can follow their interests, as well as planning activities to support their progress towards the early learning goals. Consequently, children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. The childminder provides parents with useful information about

p.3

who attend. This is good

the Early Years Foundation Stage. This enhances their understanding and allows them be fully involved in their children's learning.

p.3

good

The childminder strongly supports children's well-being right from the start. During induction visits there is a strong focus on finding out information about home routines and children's interests, which is used effectively to help them settle quickly. Children are confident because the childminder treats them with respect, giving them praise and encouragement for their efforts. The different age groups of children play very well together and the childminder nurtures these friendships through teaching them to share resources. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy a good range of healthy snacks and meals and have opportunities to be physically active throughout the day.

p.3

provision is good

Children's welfare and safety are a priority for the childminder. She has rigorous risk assessments in place, which are regularly reviewed, to ensure they continue to keep children safe. The childminder knows how to report any concerns she has about children's welfare and safety. Therefore, children are safeguarded well. The childminder is well qualified in childcare, which means she knows how to provide experiences that will positively support children's progress in their learning and development. She attends essential training, such as first aid and safeguarding, to ensure she continues to meet the needs of all children. The childminder reflects upon her provision through regular self- evaluation. She asks for parents' and children's views to support her in identifying strengths and areas to improve. However, opportunities to update and develop her existing good practice, to help plan future improvements, are not maximised.

p.3

provision is good

Recommendations from her last inspection have been addressed. There are good partnerships with other professionals to support the childminder. However, these are less well developed with settings that share the care and learning of children, so information is not consistently shared to provide continuity and progression.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY339908 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 857194 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2010

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Kingston upon Hull. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5