Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 July 2015 23 May 2011

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not secure written permission from parents prior to all medication being administered to a child. This can put children at risk of an incorrect dosage.  The childminder does not provide sufficient challenge for children. This means that children do not always make good progress in all areas of development.  Partnerships with other settings are not sufficient enough to support children's learning when moving between providers. This means that opportunities to work together to support a child in the next stage of their development are missed.  The childminder does not monitor the impact of her teaching sufficiently to ensure that she meets every child's developing needs. This results in missed opportunities to support children's emerging skills.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a warm, gentle approach with the children. This creates a strong bond between the children and the childminder, which ensures that children's emotional well-being is high and their individual care needs are met.  Children's communication and language skills are well developed. They have lots of opportunities to develop their speaking and share their experiences to develop their understanding.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that written permission is sought from parents prior to any medication being administered to a child.

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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

 provide suitably challenging activities and opportunities for all children to support the development of their independence and problem-solving skills  develop stronger links with other providers to share an awareness of the next stage of children's development  improve the evaluation of practice to identify and address strengths and weaknesses.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 keep a record of parental consent for any medication being administered to a child (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep a record of parental consent for any medication being administered to a child (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's practice.  The inspector took account of the views shared in parental questionnaires.  The inspector looked at a range of assessment documentation, children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This requires improvement

There is a range of resources and activities available to the children to support their development in the seven areas of learning. Children enjoy their time at the childminder's and spending time together, exploring and talking about their experiences. As a result, they are well supported in the development of their communication and language. Children are provided with a range of experiences in the childminder's home and out in the wider community, which helps them to develop emotionally, socially and physically. Children are progressing appropriately for their age and stage of development. Assessment of children's achievements is carried out; however, this is not always used effectively to plan activities that challenge them. As a result, some children are not developing as rapidly as they are able. For example, the childminder carries out small tasks that children are keen to do for themselves. Parents are invited to make suggestions

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who attend. This requires improvement

and to share information on their children's progress.

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requires improvement

The children have a strong bond with the childminder. She is warm and caring with them and shows a keen desire to keep them safe and happy. For example, she talks with the children about keeping themselves safe when crossing the road. The childminder meets each individual child's care needs, encouraging them to wash their hands and dress appropriately for the weather. She provides them with healthy snacks and drinks and opportunities for physical exercise outdoors. The childminder's awareness of how to keep children safe is reflected in her risk assessments of her home and of regular outings. However, she does not always gain written consent authorising the administration of medication prior to its administration. The childminder helps prepare children well for the next stage of their education.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder is keen to develop her practice and demonstrates this by attending a wide range of training and development. However, monitoring of the impact of teaching and learning is not yet sufficiently focused on improving children's achievements. The childminder has a wide range of policies and procedures and generally knows how to keep children safe from harm. However, the safe administration of medicines policy is not fully embedded in practice. Children's development is monitored and activities which interest the children are provided. Links with other providers are present in helping children in their transitions. However, sharing of assessment and children's progress requires developing to ensure that the next steps in their development are clear and consistent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314490 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 865048 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Holme-on-Spalding Moor in the East Riding of Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holiday 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

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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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