Childminder EY492020

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 2016 Not applicable

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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

 Children form strong attachments with the childminder. She is a good role model for children with a calm and consistent approach. Children feel very much at home in her setting.  Parents are kept well informed about their children's learning and development. Their written testimonials are very positive about the good levels of care and learning provided by the childminder.  The childminder promotes social skills, independence and an understanding of healthy practices. Children's behaviour is good and managed in an appropriate manner for their stage of development.  The childminder takes time to reflect on the effectiveness of her provision. Children and parents are consulted and their views are very important when identifying future improvements.  The childminder uses her assessments effectively to plan for what children need to learn next. Children make good progress over time because the quality of teaching is

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder gathers useful information from parents as children begin to attend, but this does not include parents' knowledge of children's prior learning and development.  Supervision for the assistant does not currently focus on identifying specific professional development to raise standards of teaching from good to outstanding.

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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

 use information from parents about children's prior learning and development in order to assess children's starting points when they start at the setting  strengthen supervision arrangements to identify professional development opportunities, in order to achieve consistently outstanding teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at the parts of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector accompanied the childminder as she picked children up from school.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector looked at relevant policies and procedures and evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder provides a welcoming and inclusive setting for families. She is a well qualified and experienced practitioner. She works closely with her assistant and they share high expectations for the quality of the setting. They take time to discuss their observations of children's learning. This information is used very effectively to plan children's next steps in learning. Any gaps in their learning and development are closing because of focused and timely individual plans. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Policies and procedures that relate to health and safety are rigorously followed. Risk assessments for the setting and visits are regularly reviewed. The childminder and her assistant attend relevant safeguarding training to ensure their knowledge and responsibilities to keep children safe and well are current and robust. They know the actions required if they have concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are motivated by the wide range of stimulating resources which is available. The childminder takes time to observe and reflect upon children's current interests. She uses these interests to plan the resources and environment, for example, children's current fascination with trains. She ensures children have time to become deeply involved in their chosen activities. The childminder's teaching skills are good. She joins in with children's play sensitively and effectively supports and extends their learning through her skilful responses to their comments and ideas. She plans valuable experiences for children to learn about their local area and the wider world. Parents are kept well informed about their children's achievements over time. There are good partnerships with schools that children also attend. Information is shared to ensure children have consistency in their care and learning needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's physical well-being very effectively. Children enjoy healthy snacks and there are regular opportunities to play and exercise outside. Children are developing an understanding of how to keep themselves safe and well. The childminder responds to children positively, which makes children feel valued and supports their self-esteem and confidence. Children are highly engaged and show good levels of involvement in their play. There is a strong focus on children respecting the differences between themselves and others. As children prepare to move on to other settings or school they are really well supported by the childminder so they feel emotionally secure in their new environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress towards the early learning goals. They demonstrate high levels of well-being and collaboration in their play and learning. Children communicate well and learn how to express their ideas. They know how to assess everyday risks, such as crossing roads. Children are eager to learn and develop the key skills and attitudes that give them a good start for their future learning and their readiness for school is apparent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492020 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1030239 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 18 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Beverley, in the East Riding area of Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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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