Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2016 16 March 2011

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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 stimulating activities for children outdoors, which are based on their individual interests. Children are enthusiastic learners and make good progress across the seven areas of learning.  The childminder uses opportunities effectively to teach children basic mathematical skills. Children are confident using positional language and numbers in their play.  The childminder teaches children about what contributes to healthy lifestyles and encourages them to make healthy food choices. They demonstrate an excellent understanding of the importance of washing their hands and a willingness to try different fresh fruits.  The childminder is a very good role model for children. She manages their behaviour consistently and in a positive way. Children develop respect for each other and are very polite.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked very hard to develop and maintain effective relationships with other settings children attend, such as schools.

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This provision is good

This helps her to share information about children and promote continuity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are times when the childminder misses opportunities to extend all children's learning during their self-chosen play. This does not fully support them to make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not always prepare the indoor environment for children to use resources effectively. There are occasions when the amount of equipment distracts children from concentrating on their ideas.

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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

 use opportunities more effectively during children's self-chosen play to extend their learning and accelerate their progress  prepare the indoor environment so it enables children to have high levels of concentration in order to focus on their activities and ideas.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as learning profiles for children, the childminder's self-evaluation, and evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children.  The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates commitment to providing high standards of care and learning for children. She regularly gathers feedback to make continual improvements and attends training to help her meet the needs of children. For example, the childminder has recently changed her dessert menu following a dental health course, to help improve children's health. The childminder has effective ways of monitoring children's development through tracking methods. This helps her to identify areas of learning where children are developing slightly slower than expected and focus their next steps to support their progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has robust procedures in place to report concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children like to learn and uses this information to plan activities for them. For example, the childminder uses the outdoor environment effectively to teach children early writing skills on the large chalkboard. They enjoy drawing circles and writing the letters in their name. The childminder uses characters in the sandpit that reflect children's personal interest and engage them well. She models clear language and uses a range of questions to help them develop communication skills. The childminder provides children with a range of opportunities to help them develop an understanding of different people, places, festivals and communities. Parents' feedback is positive. They are very happy with the educational trips away from the setting and they comment on children's well-rounded view of the world. Parents are kept well informed of the progress their children are making. The childminder shares regular and precise assessments of their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

development with them. This helps them to extend their learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop a good range of physical skills. For example, they thoroughly enjoy dancing to music and practise kicking the football through the goal. The childminder helps children to develop confidence and independence. They are encouraged to use the toilet independently and can put their own wellies on to go outdoors. Children show interest in helping to prepare snack. They talk about the seeds in the melon and set up the picnic rug. The childminder provides healthy, cooked lunches for children and uses this time to encourage social interaction and good table manners. The childminder has secure bonds with children. She is sensitive to their needs and shows genuine care for their well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress in relation to their starting points. In mathematics, children are developing at a rate higher than expected of their age. They are independent and sociable, which helps them to be confident in a range of situations. Children are eager to try new experiences and persevere in activities to develop new skills. They are developing an eager disposition to learning and are well equipped with the skills they need for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314372 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 847662 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 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Beeford, near Driffield. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder 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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