Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 2015 8 November 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children are really well cared for in the childminder's home. They form strong attachments with her which effectively support their well-being. Induction arrangements are personalised for each child to ensure they are happy and settled prior to starting. Parents describe the childminder as someone who 'goes the extra mile' for their children.  The childminder is highly skilled at reflecting upon the quality of her setting. She actively seeks the views of parents, children and her assistant. She includes them in implementing improvements which results in excellent outcomes for children.  The childminder and her assistant are extremely knowledgeable about how to support children's developing speaking and listening skills. They expertly encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas, which means that children are becoming very confident communicators.  The well-qualified childminder has an excellent knowledge of the Early Years

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This provision is outstanding

Foundation Stage which she shares with her assistant during regular supervision meetings.  The safeguarding of children is paramount. The childminder and her assistant attend relevant training, so their knowledge is up to date with current legislation and guidance.  Children really enjoy their time in the childminder's home. She spends time ensuring that available resources provide innovative and enjoyable challenges, both inside and outside. Children are highly motivated and excited to learn.  Assessments of what children know and can do are precise and clearly inform planning, which is tailored to each child's next steps in learning. Children make excellent progress in all seven areas of learning.

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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

 continue to enhance the existing, excellent learning partnerships with parents, through actively involving them in the initial assessments of their children's learning and development, as part of the induction process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and other documentation, including policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector checked evidence of the training and suitability of all adults working with children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection and from their written feedback to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is a strong and competent leader who is passionate about achieving the best outcomes possible for children. She knows that her assistant is very capable in supporting her drive to continually improve. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is very confident in recognising the signs that may cause concern about children's welfare and the appropriate actions to take. She has fully addressed the recommendation raised at her last inspection and included parents and children in implementing the improvement. This has resulted in exemplary learning opportunities for children in the garden. The childminder maximises every opportunity to further develop her knowledge and skills. She attends training and network events and has established partnerships with other professionals in the area, including teachers from local schools.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder and her assistant are outstanding teachers, supporting children's learning and development exceptionally well. The childminder has successfully built strong partnerships with parents. She has identified future ways to strengthen these partnerships even more by actively involving parents in initial assessments as part of induction arrangements. Parents are provided with comprehensive information about the range of activities and the progress children are making over time. Parents are encouraged to come and observe their children in the setting, in order to see the excellent opportunities that are planned for them. This strongly supports parents with ideas for supporting their child's learning and development at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children demonstrate through their behaviour and relationships that they feel extremely safe and secure in the childminder's home. The childminder and her assistant provide a calm and consistent approach and are excellent role models. Children are given many opportunities to become increasingly independent which strongly supports their confidence when faced with new challenges. The childminder gives children time to play and explore with new resources. She praises their efforts and this motivates children to have a can do attitude, affirming themselves as competent learners. The children play outside every day, enjoying the fresh air and many opportunities for physical exercise. Snacks and meals are healthy and balanced. Children are given many opportunities to develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

The childminder is highly skilled at supporting all children's learning and development. Children quickly acquire the key skills for future learning. There are superb, planned opportunities to support children's early literacy and mathematical development. Children all make excellent progress from their starting points and are fully prepared for their next stages in learning, including school. The childminder understands how to support children whose skills are less developed in order to swiftly close any gaps.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314449 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 868216 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in North Ferriby, a village in the East Riding of Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for planned holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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

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