Childminder EY297819

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 7 January 2013

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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 qualified childminder is experienced and passionate about maintaining children's welfare. She has worked hard since the last inspection, accessing training and support, which has had a positive impact on her practice and children's learning and care.  Children are confident about routines and are encouraged by the warm praise and genuine attention they receive. They ask the childminder to join in with their play showing they enjoy spending time with her. Children are happy and confidently express themselves.  The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment where children settle well. They are relaxed and emotionally secure in her home. Children have developed strong attachments with her. Parents' feedback is very positive.  Children develop good communication and language skills and are confident to make their own choices during play. The childminder enhances children's conversations

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This provision is good

through questions and explanations to support their developing understanding further.  The childminder has a clear understanding of each child's individual needs and interests. She provides a broad range of activities to aid their development in all areas. She effectively promotes children's literacy and mathematical skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not recognise times when older children would benefit from more opportunities to expend their energy.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for parents to share regular information about children's learning and development at home.

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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

 respond more quickly to older children's needs to expend their energy  strengthen ways to help parents share what they know their child can do at home on an ongoing basis to help with future activity planning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children and spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding, including the lounge, kitchen, playroom, downstairs toilet and the garden. She also carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of all people living and working on the premises.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector looked at children's records and assessments and discussed their individual needs and interests with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken with on the day of

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Inspection activities

inspection and through their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of her role to protect children. She knows what to do should she have any concerns regarding their welfare. Risk assessments, policies and procedures underpin the childminder's good practice to promote children's well-being and safety. The childminder reflects on the quality of her provision and seeks the views of parents to help her identify areas for improvement. She has established some links with other settings. Precise observations and assessments of children's progress are used to identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans stimulating activities that help children to develop well in all aspects of their learning. She interacts with children in a positive and keen manner. The childminder strengthens children's understanding of mathematical concepts and they learn about position, colours and numbers. For example, she encourages children to count the balls they find and they enjoy aiming for the highest net. This also promotes children's physical development. Children describe their drawing and its meaning, sharing their ideas. This helps to promote children's imagination, creativity and early literacy skills. The childminder talks to children about their family and links to past experiences. Children listen and answer questions and respond in a range of situations. This enhances children's communication skills well and promotes their understanding of the world they live in.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops good relationships with children. She gets to know their individual interests and capabilities. Children are settled and happy in her care. The childminder praises children for their achievements, giving them confidence in their abilities. For example, children persevere with their ball skills and achieve a goal. Babies' individual care needs are discussed thoroughly with parents and met within the routines of the day. Partnerships with parents are good. Younger children behave well and learn to use good manners. The childminder is a positive role model. She encourages children to share and take turns. Children are encouraged to meet their own care needs. They wash their hands before eating their lunch, supporting good hygiene procedures.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress given their starting points. Children are very sociable and enjoy good relationships with the childminder. They play and learn together, forming good friendships. Children are successful learners and are motivated to engage in play and learning. They develop good physical skills and coordination through active play in the childminder's garden. Children use mathematical language successfully in their play and routines. They show a willingness to try new activities and develop new skills. Overall, children develop the skills they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning, including going to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297819 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1042583 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She works with another registered childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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