Childminder EY485047

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 successfully addressed the action and recommendation raised at the last inspection. For example, she is now fully aware of what significant events and changes need to be notified to Ofsted.  Teaching is good. The childminder uses her knowledge of the early years foundation stage to effectively plan for children's individual learning needs and takes account of their stage of development. This supports all children to make good progress.  The childminder has a very good understanding of the importance of health, hygiene and exercise. This helps children to establish their own awareness of healthy lifestyles.  Children's emotional well-being is positively promoted and they gain a good sense of belonging in their surroundings. The childminder supports children to form secure attachments and strong bonds.  The childminder and her co-childminders work extremely well together as a team. They

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This provision is good

participate in weekly meetings and annual appraisals and regularly observe each other's practice. 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 obtain as much detailed information as she can from parents about their children's abilities and achievements when they first start.  Children who prefer to play and learn outdoors are, on occasions, not given enough opportunities to explore and investigate.

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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 detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry to the setting  enhance opportunities for children who prefer to play outside to develop their exploration and investigation skills.

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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, the two co-childminders and the 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 has a secure understanding of child protection procedures and is fully aware of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She successfully implements a written range of policies and procedures to help protect children's welfare. The childminder is committed to furthering her professional development. She attends relevant training to ensure she continually refreshes and updates her skills and knowledge. The childminder understands the benefits of self-evaluation and encourages parents to share their views and opinions to support this process.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively supports children's mathematical development and she introduces them to colour, shape, size and capacity. Children are eager and willing to participate in a group activity, where they discover a selection of items and objects in a treasure bag. The childminder uses this opportunity to encourage them to make comparisons as they talk about the differences and similarities. Children's thinking skills are well promoted. The childminder asks meaningful questions and allows enough time for children to respond for themselves. Overall, partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder provides parents with verbal feedback on a daily basis to ensure they are kept well informed about their children's development. Parents also receive regular newsletters to keep them up to date about forthcoming activities, experiences and events. The childminder completes tracking documents to recognise ongoing progress for individual

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children and groups of children. This helps the childminder to quickly identify and close any gaps in children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond very well to the childminder, who is caring, sensitive and affectionate. The environment is warm and homely and allows children to independently access a good range of resources. Children of all ages play cooperatively together and are well behaved. The childminder uses a consistent approach to manage children's behaviour. She encourages older children to offer help and support to younger children. She reinforces the importance of children showing respect and concern for others and supports them to talk about their feelings and emotions. This helps to effectively promote children's personal, social and emotional development. The childminder has established good links with local primary schools to prepare children for their future moves.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children acquire a wide range of skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning, including school. They participate in a good selection of interesting learning experiences, which helps them to remain engaged and motivated in their play. Children are confident and learn to share, take turns and use good manners. They are supported by the childminder to develop their understanding of the world. Children learn about different countries and festivals to help support them to gain an awareness of culture and diversity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485047 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1051004 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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