Childminder EY443397

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2017 24 September 2012

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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 feel comfortable and secure with the childminder who provides a relaxed and calm environment. Babies settle in her care quickly and form secure attachments. They readily approach her for comfort and to express their needs and wishes.  The qualified childminder's teaching is good and she fully understands how to promote children's learning. She sets up areas of play to encourage children's interest and promote their independence. They select their own choice of resource or activity.  Babies are given the time to explore in a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment. The experienced childminder intuitively supports babies' early language and physical skills. Babies crawl and investigate, touch and feel, and babble back in response to the childminder's skilful interactions.  The childminder acts on advice and attends training to enhance her knowledge. Observations describe children's learning and experiences. Planning is based on

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This provision is good

children's interest and assessments highlight children's developmental stage. This ensures that every child makes good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully gather in-depth information from parents about children's achievements, interests and learning at home, on entry and on an ongoing basis.  The childminder does not make the best use of all opportunities to reflect on her practice, and use the views of parents and children for ideas for future developments.

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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

 enhance strategies to help parents share what they know their children can do on entry into the setting and on an ongoing basis  enhance systems for using the views of parents and children that contribute to self- evaluation and help to identify further areas for future developments.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children and spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding. She also completed 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 on the premises.  The inspector looked at a selection of the childminder's risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures. She also discussed self- evaluation.  The inspector looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and children's assessment records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is secure in her knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She keeps up to date with the local safeguarding procedures and knows how to respond in the event of a concern. The childminder knows how to undertake effective risk assessments. This ensures her home is safe for children to play in and they are kept safe during the numerous outings they enjoy in the local community. The childminder understands about supporting children's moves on to the next stage in their education, such as school or nursery. Overall, partnerships with parents are positive. They are very complimentary about the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children explore the childminder's home with confidence. The childminder understands how young children learn and develop. She uses her teaching skills well and effectively to support children's development. The childminder arranges the learning environment purposefully and creates spaces for babies to explore independently. Babies eagerly investigate objects carefully spaced out by the childminder. They show high levels of concentration as they manipulate each object in turn. The childminder skilfully demonstrates the objects further. For example, she spins items to move and hides some toys. This inspires babies to look and find toys, and they are fascinated with the movement some items make. This helps to effectively support their developing physical and independence skills, and they learn how to stretch, reach and to gain and handle items.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very warm and welcoming. She promotes children's well-being very effectively and offers several sessions to families to help children settle in. The childminder is responsive to children's physical and emotional needs. She knows them well, recognising when they become tired or are in need of comfort. Children build close, trusting relationships with her, supporting their ability to confidently try new activities and learning experiences. Their health, well-being and physical development are promoted effectively. Children are encouraged to develop an understanding of a healthy lifestyle. They have opportunities to benefit from fresh air and physical exercise at the setting and on visits into the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children are settled and happy, and make good progress in their learning and development. Babies are beginning to communicate their needs using many different vocal sounds and gestures. They respond well to the homely environment. Babies confidently explore their surroundings and make choices about their play. They are self-assured in new and social situations. Children learn about the local community and the wider world. They behave well and show high levels of interest in their learning. Children develop key skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, including nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443397 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1060035 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 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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