Cullingworth, Tracy Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2016 18 December 2015

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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 demonstrates commitment in her role. She has worked hard to successfully address weaknesses identified at the previous inspection.  The childminder works well in partnership with other childminders and professionals. Together they deliver targeted support to children who have special educational needs or disability.  The childminder has developed close and caring relationships with children. This helps children to feel safe, secure and confident in her care.  The childminder closely monitors all children's progress towards expected goals for their age. She adapts her practice to ensure that all children succeed and any gaps in learning or development are closing quickly.  Parents are very happy with the good level of care that the childminder provides for their children. They are kept fully informed about how they can best support their children's progress at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder collects information from parents when children start in the setting. However, it does not include sufficient detail about what children can already do.  The childminder does not always give children enough time to explore their own ideas during their play and activities.

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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

 obtain a wider range of information when children start in the setting to establish even more quickly their starting points in learning and development  give children more time to explore their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated an activity and discussed the learning observed.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, evidence of the suitability of adult members of the household and children's online learning files.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is reflective. She evaluates her practice and sets out clear priorities to improve learning and development. The childminder is well qualified, however, she strives to keep learning and is eager to continue to develop her knowledge and understanding. She uses training in the locality and further afield, which is particularly relevant to the individual needs of children in her care. Training provides the childminder with good opportunities to liaise with other practitioners and share good practice. The childminder is very aware of her responsibility to safeguard and promote children's welfare. She ensures that children's data is protected and their privacy is maintained. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder clearly understands what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is strong and all children are making good progress. She communicates and models language well. Interactive story sessions engage and sustain children's attention. Children handle books carefully. They learn new vocabulary and anticipate key events joining in with repetitive sounds and actions. Children practise their counting skills and listen carefully. They are developing key skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning, including school. The childminder cares for several children who attend other settings and has made very good links with key staff. She regularly shares information with them through telephone calls, daily discussions and exchanging written assessments. This supports the childminder's ongoing assessment. Weekly plans let parents know what is coming up. Parents are fully engaged in children's ongoing learning and eagerly tell the childminder what their children are learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has developed a wealth of resources and carefully plans the environment according to children's current needs and interests. Children independently access a wide range of resources linked to current themes, such as farms. Children are safe. The childminder identifies potential risks in the home and on outings in the community. She quickly finds solutions to ensure that children in her care are safe and their well-being is fully promoted. The childminder regularly visits local parks and activity centres with children. This enables children to be physically active and they enjoy fresh air and exercise. The settling-in process is carefully thought through and children visit the setting as many times as they need to. The childminder adapts this process according to children's individual needs and responses. This gives parents confidence as children start in the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well in the childminder's care, including children who have special educational needs or disability. Children enjoy good relationships with each other. They make friends in the setting and at groups that the childminder takes them to. Children are independent and move freely around the setting with confidence. Children show good levels of self-esteem and are developing positive attitudes to learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355507 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1035458 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Driffield. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder supports children who have special educational needs or disability.

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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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