Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 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

 Children are highly confident. They are motivated and keen to join in many different activities. Children enjoy discussing and demonstrating their ideas and thinking. They show high levels of curiosity and imagination and are expressive communicators.  Children build secure attachments with the childminder. They settle well in her care. She is a good role model and provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. Children's behaviour is good.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder is committed to working together with them to ensure continuity of care and learning for children. She shares information and keeps them well informed about their child's day.  The qualified childminder understands how children learn. She is well organised and undertakes thorough observations, which are reflected in her planning. She extends children's learning through play, discussions and activities.

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a secure and familiar routine for children, in which they thrive and develop their independence. She plans activities that children enjoy and which support them to make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide children with clear messages about why it is important they practise good hygiene procedures after coming in from playing outside.  The childminder does not maximise opportunities to reflect on her practice and improve her provision. She does not involve parents and children fully in this process to help identify further areas for future development.

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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

 help children to build on their awareness of a healthy lifestyle by teaching them why it is important they practise good hygiene procedures, such as washing their hands after coming in from playing outside  reflect on practice more effectively to maintain the highest standards of care and learning for children and seek the views of parents and children to identify further areas for future development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children and spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding. She also completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of all people living on the premises.  The inspector looked at a selection of the childminder's documentation, including policy documents, such as the safeguarding policy and procedures and risk assessments. She also discussed the childminder's plans for professional development and evaluating her provision.  The inspector looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files, and children's assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has undertaken safeguarding training and has a clear policy to follow if any concerns arise about children's welfare. The childminder supervises children well and minimises possible risks to them. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder effectively tracks and monitors children's learning, helping to ensure that any gaps are identified. She gathers information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start to attend. The childminder understands about working with other professionals and providers in supporting children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. Children enjoy exploring different media and materials. Older children are excited to talk through their ideas and direct play. Babies' sensory awareness is encouraged and the childminder helps to build on their strong exploratory impulse. She provides a broad range of activities and resources. Children skilfully manipulate objects and develop their small-muscle skills. Children's mathematical skills are supported well. They use numbers, colours and shapes throughout play. The childminder reinforces and extends their mathematical thinking and language. Children have in-depth discussions about a variety of topics. These help to support and extend children's conversational skills and their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. Children are highly motivated to learn and make good progress from their starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from the warm interaction and positive relationships they have with the childminder. Children clearly feel safe and at home in her care. They sit on the childminder's knee and show their affection. Children independently choose their favourite toys and join in with tidying away resources ready for lunchtime. Children show confidence as they talk with visitors and eagerly display their learning. They listen to the childminder and follow her guidance well. She has a calm and consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. Children behave well and are able to share, take turns and use good manners. They benefit from regular fresh air and exercise outdoors. Babies build their confidence in their physical skills as they learn to crawl and stand in preparation for walking.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress towards the early learning goals and are working comfortably within the expected stage of development typical for their age. Babies respond well to the responsive and sensitive childminder's tone. Older children's literacy and mathematical skills are developing well through play. Children are very sociable and enjoy good relationships with the childminder and visitors. Children answer questions and enjoy talking about things that interest them. There are high expectations for what they can achieve, helping them to be successful learners and independent and confident individuals. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470556 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 985799 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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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. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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