Childminder EY474191

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2016 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 provides a welcoming and homely environment with stimulating, well- organised resources and activities.  Children's individual learning and development needs are effectively met and they make good progress. The childminder's quality of teaching is consistently good.  Children play extremely well together, building strong friendships. They are animated during activities and readily share ideas during imaginary play.  The childminder helps children to develop independence and self-confidence. This enables them to carry out tasks without support and prepare for the move on to school.  The childminder works closely with other early years professionals in the local area to share experiences, ideas and good practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder monitors and evaluates her practice. However, she does not accurately highlight specific areas of her teaching practice which would benefit from further development.  Sometimes, children are not given enough time to respond to the childminder's enthusiastic questioning.

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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

 explore ways to extend professional knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of how to develop the quality of teaching even further  enhance questioning skills to better promote children's learning during play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities with regards to keeping children safe. She has implemented written policies and procedures and knows what steps to take if she has concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder assesses risks in the environment to minimise any potential hazards. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. She has established good partnerships with parents, ensuring children receive continuity in their care and learning between her provision and their home. Positive, written feedback from parents demonstrates that they are highly satisfied with the level of care and service which the childminder provides. The childminder, overall, has realistic development plans in place which indicate her drive to continue to enhance the service that she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from high-quality teaching. The childminder makes good use of information provided by parents to extend children's learning within her provision. Parents are well informed about their child's progress. The childminder has an accurate understanding of each child's development through her assessment procedures. This enables her to demonstrate high expectations for each child and plan activities which motivate and challenge them. Children enjoy a variety of activities that are planned by the childminder. For example, she guides children's learning as they make shakers. She teaches children mathematical vocabulary and gives them opportunities to ask questions, solve problems and develop their fine-motor control as they fill up their shakers with objects. Alongside this, the childminder gives children the opportunity to develop and lead their own play. For example, children giggle together as they make up their own ideas and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well when they are in the childminder's care. She gives clear and consistent messages to the children regarding her expectations for behaviour. The childminder has a calm manner and children are encouraged to listen to her and each other. Children show a sense of self-confidence and self-esteem as the childminder celebrates their achievements. Children develop positive attitudes towards trying new things and the childminder praises and encourages their perseverance. They are helped to become independent in ways that are appropriate for their age and level of development. They relish being given small and achievable tasks, such as sweeping the floor, as they help to tidy away. Children's understanding of healthy lifestyles is effectively supported. They know they need to use tissues and wash their hands as a means of keeping healthy. They are encouraged to try new foods and make healthy choices.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder provides effective support to prepare children with the skills and attitudes needed for their next stage of learning and their eventual move to school. Children's progress from their individual starting points is good.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474191 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 961297 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Brough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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