Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 July 2015 21 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 the children that help them to learn in different ways and acquire new skills. Children make good progress in their development and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school.  Children respond very positively to the childminder's calm and caring manner. They feel safe in her care and confidently explore their environment.  The childminder is confident in her understanding of child protection procedures. She is able to recognise the possible signs of abuse or neglect and knows how to report any concerns to safeguard children.  Partnerships with parents are well established. They are kept well informed of their child's day and the progress they are making. Parents share what their children achieve at home with the childminder. This contributes to promoting a collaborative approach to children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of all opportunities to extend children's understanding of the world in relation to how things develop and change over time.  The childminder has not fully established the most effective ways to share information about children's learning with teachers at the local school nursery that some children 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

 extend the range of ways that children's understanding of how things develop and change over time is supported  enhance partnership working with the local school nursery, to promote better communication and sharing of information about children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises, and observed the childminder and children in two of the downstairs rooms of the house.  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 written comments from parents provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is confident in her teaching. She knows each child well and plans activities to meet their individual learning needs. This contributes to the good progress children make. Children have free access to a wide range of toys. They become engrossed as they build with construction resources and imaginatively act out different scenarios with play figures. The childminder constantly engages children in conversation. She uses a range of questioning techniques and introduces children to new words. This contributes to children becoming confident communicators. However, there is less emphasis on using a wide range of methods to develop children's understanding of how things grow and change over time. For example, children have few opportunities to plant and nurture items in the garden. The childminder monitors children's progress successfully using her supporting documentation. She can clearly see how children are developing and provide

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who attend. This is good

support in areas where they may need extra help. However, links with teachers at the school nursery some children also attend are not yet fully developed. Information about children's learning and development is not always shared effectively, to help maintain robust continuity of experiences for children between settings.

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good

Children are confident in the childminder's care. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe, which helps them to feel emotionally secure. Children learn to behave well. The childminder provides sensitive support for younger children who are learning how to share. She recognises children's achievements with praise and encouragement. This contributes to raising their confidence and sense of well-being. Children engage in daily outdoor play and are encouraged to eat up the food they bring from home. This helps to keep them fit and healthy. Opportunities to take part in activities in the local community contribute to children developing good social skills in preparation for school.

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provision is good

The childminder is confident in her understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a range of policies and procedures, which contribute to the effective day-to-day operation of her service. She minimises any risks to children's safety, both in the home and on outings. The childminder regularly reflects on the quality of her service. She recognises her strengths and areas for further improvement. She uses reading to improve her knowledge of how to support particular aspects of children's learning. She attends ongoing training to develop her practice and implements advice from the local authority advisers. This contributes to enhancing the learning experiences for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314252 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 868197 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 21 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives on the outskirts of Driffield in East Yorkshire. She operates Wednesday to Friday, all year round from 8am to 5pm, 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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