Childminder EY485538

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2016 18 May 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has worked hard to address the actions and recommendation raised at the last inspection, for example, she has now developed her knowledge and understanding to enable her to effectively assess children's progress.  Teaching is good. The childminder knows all children well. She provides them with a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities to successfully promote their next steps in learning.  The childminder offers a warm and inviting atmosphere where children have a strong sense of belonging. She is friendly and nurturing, which helps children to settle quickly and feel comfortable in her care.  Children are effectively supported for their future move on to the next stage in their learning. The childminder has good links with local primary schools and shares relevant information with teachers.  The childminder and her co-childminders work very well together as a team. They are

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This provision is good

involved in meetings, appraisals and regularly observe each other's practice to share ideas and suggestions. This helps to ensure children are provided with high-quality care and education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully gain as much detailed information as she can from parents at the outset about their children's skills and abilities.  Sometimes, the childminder provides fewer opportunities to support exploration and investigation skills for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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

 gather more comprehensive information from parents on entry about their children's development  develop further experiences for children who prefer to explore and investigate outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas accessed by children.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, two co-childminders and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written questionnaires obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands the procedures to follow and who to contact externally if she has any concerns about children. She regularly risk assesses the premises to ensure any potential hazards are identified and harm is minimised. This helps children to play and learn in a safe and secure environment. The childminder has established relationships with other professionals to enable her to discuss best practice. She shows a commitment to her continuous development and attends a good variety of training courses. The childminder knows the importance of reflecting on her daily practice and strives for future improvement. She talks confidently about her current strengths and areas for development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out observations and assessments on children to recognise their achievements and attainments. She successfully uses this information to ensure any gaps in children's learning and development are closing. Partnerships with parents are, generally, effective. The childminder encourages parents to attend regular meetings to discuss their children's ongoing progress. This helps parents to continue their children's learning at home. The childminder fosters children's physical development well. Children show excitement and enthusiasm as they participate in music and movement activities and they practise their balancing skills and coordination. The childminder continually talks to children during their play, models language and introduces new vocabulary. This helps to support the development of children's communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are content and relaxed in their surroundings, which contributes to their emotional well-being. The childminder consistently asks children what they would like to do throughout the session and encourages them to make their own decisions. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides children with clear guidance and simple instructions. This supports children to start to develop their own understanding of boundaries and expectations. The childminder makes good use of community activities in the local area and children mix, socialise and interact with others. Healthy lifestyles are promoted well. Children are offered a variety of nutritious snacks and have numerous opportunities to be active.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and gain a wide range of skills in readiness for school. They concentrate well and show engagement during their play and experiences. Children are confident, motivated and independent learners. They develop a good understanding of the wider world around them. The childminder supports children to explore a selection of multicultural festivals, which helps them to understand different beliefs and traditions. Children play well together with their peers and are respectful and thoughtful to each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485538 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1051005 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 23

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Bridlington, East Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with two co-childminders.

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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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