Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder gives high priority to providing a safe and secure environment for children. Her arrangements for vetting any visitors to her home and making sure children are supervised at all times are particularly robust.  The childminder has a calm and patient manner. She is skilled in helping children to form secure emotional attachments.  The childminder gives children clear guidance about what is expected of them. She is a good role model, teaching children to share, take turns and use good manners.  Children are provided with a good range of activities and resources. They learn in different ways and make good progress in their development.  Parents are kept well informed about their children's time in the childminder's care, both verbally and in writing.  The childminder evaluates the quality of her service and makes positive changes to improve this. Since registering she has introduced more opportunities for children to

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This provision is good

explore and create with resources, such as mud in the garden. She has attended some further training courses to keep her skills and knowledge up to date.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities to actively promote children's early understanding of diversity and the wider world.  The childminder does not always share ideas as to how parents can support the next steps in their children's learning at home.

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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

 enhance the quality of teaching and learning by extending the opportunities for children to learn about diversity and the wider world  provide parents with more information about how they can support the next steps in their children's learning at home, to help children make even better progress in their development.

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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.  The inspector discussed the outcome of children's involvement in the activities with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector sampled written questionnaires from parents to gather their views about the service.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder strives to provide good quality care that meets the individual needs of the children and their families. Well-organised documentation successfully underpins the effective management of her service. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice, and constantly reviews and enhances her resources to meet the learning needs of all children. She seeks advice from, and shares good practice with, other childminders. This helps her to improve the outcomes for children's care and learning. The childminder has detailed information about the progress each child is making. This is shared with parents on a termly basis. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and knows what to do if she has a concern about the welfare of a child in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the quality of teaching is good. The childminder knows children's abilities, including disabled children and those with special educational needs. She makes accurate observations and assessments and uses these to plan for the next steps in children's learning. She helps children to close any gaps in their learning and make good progress in their development. The childminder provides children with a range of interesting activities and outings that ignite their interest. She gives children time to explore on their own and also models learning well. She demonstrates how to do things and provides guidance as children play. For example, she shows children how particular building blocks fit together. Mathematical language, such as counting, and colour recognition are skilfully woven into activities and everyday routines. The childminder constantly engages children in conversation as they play. She asks questions to help children develop their thinking skills

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and encourages them to share their views.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a nurturing environment where children feel safe and secure. She gathers detailed information from parents when their children first start. She follows children's routines, such as those for sleeping, which provides consistency in their care. Children form close bonds with the childminder. They receive lots of praise and encouragement which helps to raise their confidence and self-esteem, and they behave well. The childminder teaches children safe practices. This helps children to learn to manage risks. Children's health is promoted well. They successfully learn about good personal hygiene during everyday routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They develop their vocabulary as they join in with singing and rhymes, and they are learning to be independent in their self-care. Their physical and creative skills are developing well. They coordinate their movements as they use wheeled toys and initiate role-play scenarios, such as caring for dolls. They make choices, listen well and follow simple instructions. They are motivated learners who are well prepared for school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459462 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 949027 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Anlaby on the outskirts of Hull. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports disabled children and those with special educational needs. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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Telephone number

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