Childminder EY446907

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2017 14 November 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 make good progress. They are developing good communication and imaginative skills as they express their ideas in play. Children benefit from interesting and stimulating experiences that engage them and build on their interests.  Teaching is good. The childminder fully understands how to promote children's learning. She demonstrates and models play ideas, adding a narrative alongside this play. This inspires children to be interested in the play and learning, and they copy the language and practise the actions.  Children develop close relationships with the childminder. She promotes their independence and boosts their self-belief. This helps to give children the confidence to play and try new things. Children are happy, active and inquisitive learners.  Children settle with and respond well to the childminder. She provides a welcoming learning environment with a good range of toys and resources. She offers consistent

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This provision is good

high praise to children and encouragement. Children behave well.  The childminder is very enthusiastic about her work. She attends regular training, reflects on her provision and is eager to continuously improve the quality of her service. The childminder seeks the views of children and parents to help evaluate the service she provides. Parents' and children's feedback is very positive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored all ways in which to gather regular information from parents about children's achievements, interests and learning at home on an ongoing basis.  There are occasionally missed opportunities to plan even more precisely for children's next steps in learning.

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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 that help parents share what they know their children can do at home on an ongoing basis  enhance the use of opportunities and plan even more precisely for children's next steps in learning.

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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. She also had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  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 the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. She also looked at the 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She is clear about the local procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder attends regular child protection training events. Children are further protected as the childminder regularly assesses the environment for risks. She regularly reviews her policies and procedures and adapts policies to take account of recent information she gains. The childminder shares these with parents to help inform them of her safety and welfare measures. This helps to keep children safe at all times. The setting is very secure. The childminder, generally, observes and assesses children's development well to check their progress. She understands about supporting children's moves on to the next stage in their education, such as school or nursery.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. Children choose their area of play and the childminder plays alongside them. She carefully listens to what children say and motivates them further. The childminder asks questions to encourage children's thinking and models language well so they hear the correct pronunciation of words. This constant narrative helps to support children's early communication and language skills very well. Children use their imagination in role play with small-world figures. They confidently name animals and colours, and answer questions linking to their own experiences. The childminder skilfully incorporates a book into children's play. Children enjoy finding animals, they look at pictures while she reads and repeat words. This helps effectively foster their listening skills and their understanding well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers information from parents about children on entry. She uses this information well to help children settle easily into her care. This, overall, promotes a positive partnership with parents. The childminder encourages children to lead a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy daily fresh air and outings to support their physical development. The childminder supervises children well and self-care routines are fully supported. Children are beginning to understand the importance of caring for animals and living things. This helps to develop their respect and consideration for others. The childminder gently reminds children to be kind and use manners. She develops children's confidence, she listens to them and follows their interests.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working within the expected levels for their age. They are settled, happy and have formed secure emotional bonds with the childminder. Children are confident and curious individuals who are interested in the world around them. They are active in their play and seek out others to share their experiences. Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They develop good concentration skills and spend extended time playing with their choice of the resources. They discuss their play and ideas freely, linking to their experiences. Children are acquiring the key skills required for their next stage in learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446907 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1060223 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for 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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