Childminder EY367195

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2016 19 May 2014

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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 is well qualified and very committed to her role. She has successfully addressed weaknesses identified at the last inspection. She has developed good relationships with other childminders and her local authority adviser. She uses this support particularly well to keep herself and her assistant up to date with any changes to legislation.  The childminder effectively supports children who have special educational needs or disability. She uses support plans which identify small steps in learning and development, to ensure that all children make good progress.  The childminder uses a good range of teaching strategies as she interacts with children. She models language, demonstrates and explains how to use resources.  The childminder provides a calm and nurturing environment which helps to promote children's emotional well-being. Children are confident and at ease demonstrating that they feel safe and secure in her care.

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides parents with regular updates on children's progress. She makes the most of daily opportunities to exchange information about children's learning and development at home. Parents are very pleased with the high-quality care that she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered how to strengthen the transition process as children move on to new settings.  The childminder does not show children the different ways that they can use resources to extend their exploration and thinking skills.

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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

 strengthen the transition process to make this an even better experience as children move on to new settings  show children the different ways that they can use resources to extend their thinking and exploration skills.

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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 evaluated children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's development files and evidence of the suitability of adult members of the household.  The inspector read written feedback from two parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has developed the self-evaluation process. She uses the views of her assistant, children and parents to help her to reflect on the quality of her provision. She works well with other professionals, liaising with them to exchange information about children's progress. One example of this is sharing the progress check for children aged between two and three years. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is very experienced and well qualified in her role. She is fully aware of her responsibility to safeguard children. She recognises the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She has clear understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedure to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully observes children during their play and activities. She uses this information to assess how well children are progressing. This helps her to plan how best to support children's next steps in development. Children enjoy using a range of resources. They are beginning to recognise colours, shapes and numbers as they play. Children attempt to fit shapes into spaces on jigsaw puzzles. Children post coins into slots and the childminder uses this as an opportunity to encourage counting skills. She continues to model language as younger children enjoy babbling and use sounds to communicate their needs and feelings. Older children imitate words and sounds and begin to put two words together. The childminder encourages children to consider the needs and feelings of others and encourages group play. Children enjoy singing and freely choose books from a good range that is available for them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are welcomed warmly as they arrive in the setting. Potential hazards are identified and the childminder ensures that children's safety in maintained. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active. The childminder supports and challenges children to keep on trying. One example of this is when they are learning to walk. Children enjoy trips to the park and use equipment to develop their physical skills. They practise good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy snacks. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing and why. This helps to support their developing awareness of healthy lifestyles. Children show their contentment as they quickly sooth themselves and settle down to sleep. The childminder is warm, caring and positive in her interactions. She supports and encourages children to show care and concern for others, developing their understanding of behaviour. She organises the environment so that children can be

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

independent and help themselves to the resources that they want and need.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points. They are developing good communication skills. Children are confident and willing to have a go and try things for themselves. They enjoy good relationships with the childminder and are developing friendships with others. Children are engaged in their play, motivated to learn and enjoy their success. This helps them to be ready for what they need to learn next.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367195 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1043838 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 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Hull. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant. She supports children who have special educational needs or disability and holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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