Childminder EY429144

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 April 2016 11 April 2012

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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

 Teaching is consistently of a very high standard. The well qualified and experienced childminder skilfully promotes playful learning with children who delight in their activities as they explore, investigate and experiment with confidence. Children are motivated, confident and active learners.  Children are supported exceptionally well to develop the necessary skills to help prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including school. They benefit from frequent trips to the local park, farm, woodland and duck pond, which helps them to gain a strong understanding of the world around them.  Excellent partnership working with parents and with other providers and professionals provides children with continuity in their care and learning. Children's progress is carefully monitored and any gaps in learning are quickly addressed. This significantly contributes towards children's rapid progress.

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This provision is outstanding

 The highly motivated childminder uses frequent and focused reflections on her provision and careful planning to achieve ongoing improvements. Children's needs and interests are supported extremely well and they thrive in the stimulating environment.  Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder provides a very positive role model. She offers plenty of praise and encouragement. Children are extremely happy and settle quickly in her care.  The childminder uses a range of challenging questions very effectively to encourage children to think about different possibilities. This helps to develop their creative thinking, communication and problem-solving skills.

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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 monitor the impact of the targeted programme of professional development, to ensure that the quality of teaching and learning is maintained at the highest level.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder implements a wide range of robust policies and procedures which are reviewed annually to help ensure their effectiveness. The childminder strives to make continuous improvements to her provision. A variety of methods are used to collect the views of others to inform her thoughtful evaluations. The childminder has very successfully addressed the recommendations arising from the previous inspection. She actively engages with the local authority and other childminders, to support her ongoing professional development and takes action promptly to address any advice. The childminder undertakes regular training to support her expert knowledge. She has identified the need for additional opportunities to further her continuous professional development. Parents' comment on the highly positive effect that the childminder has on their children's early development and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has the highest expectations of what each child can achieve. Children excitedly initiate many activities which the childminder skilfully supports and extends. Young children delight in using their imaginations to invent dinosaur names and pretend that they are searching for these creatures in the jungle. The childminder explains things very clearly, which supports children's good understanding as appropriate for their age. She has an extremely sharp focus on identifying and developing the skills that children will need to support their future learning and progress. She knows children's interests very well and inspires them to become inquisitive learners. One example of this is when children learn about comparing the sizes of objects while they play with models of underwater creatures, in a tray designed to resemble the ocean. The variety of materials used stimulates children's senses and their imaginations. The childminder has systems in

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

place to share precise assessment information with parents in innovative ways.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have exceptionally warm and close relationships with the childminder. They go to her for reassurance and ask for cuddles and kisses during their play. Children are extremely independent at mealtimes and are highly motivated to do things for themselves during personal care routines. The childminder offers a rich programme of outings that provide superb support for children's physical development. Children enjoy fresh air every day and learn about healthy lifestyles and how to keep themselves safe. They socialise with others which helps to prepare them for school. Children benefit from a thoroughly welcoming, clean and well-organised environment. They feel highly valued, safe and secure. The childminder's practice is inclusive and she helps children to learn about positive values and attitudes.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are making excellent progress from their starting points and are very well prepared for their eventual move to school. Children display high levels of confidence, enjoyment and engagement. They revel in making independent choices in their activities and show great curiosity and enthusiasm as they play and learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429144 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 996647 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Pocklington, York. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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