Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2017 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

 The childminder has established a high quality environment for children which they freely explore. Children use a wide range of resources, both indoors and outdoors.  The childminder places a great deal of emphasis on maintaining children's safety and promoting their well-being. She has a wealth of experience and this helps her to identify and minimise potential risks to children.  Children who speak English as an additional language speak clearly and confidently, demonstrating good language and communication skills.  All children are making good progress towards expected goals for their age. Children who are getting ready for school are well prepared.  The childminder regularly gets together with other childminders. They attend groups and activity sessions in the locality providing children with even more opportunities to socialise within a wider group.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder jumps in too quickly and misses the chance to find out even more about what children are thinking during activities.  The childminder does not always use opportunities to model and demonstrate early reading skills to children.

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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

 improve teaching skills that help children to fully extend the great ideas that they have  make the most of opportunities to teach children early reading skills, particularly that print carries meaning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity.  The inspector spoke with parents, read their feedback and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including the childminder's self- evaluation form and evidence of the suitability of adults living and regularly visiting the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and can describe possible signs that a child may be suffering abuse. Policies, procedures and her daily practices are regularly reviewed. Feedback from parents helps the childminder to consider improvements that she can make. The childminder seeks support, and gathers and uses information from training courses and group meetings. This helps to keep her updated with early years legislation and practice. One example of this is seeking advice from the early years development advisor to seek clarification when needed. The childminder uses additional funding well. She talks with parents and carers about how to use the early years pupil premium to effectively support children's individual progress and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's language development well using some effective teaching skills. She gauges children's levels of understanding. For example, occasionally children show that they have not understood particular words. She then simplifies what she has said using other words and phrases which children find easier to understand. The childminder encourages children to carry out tasks and take responsibility, building their independence and confidence. Parents are pleased with how well their children are progressing. They receive regular updates and reports about their children's learning and development. The childminder observes children's play, generally, well and identifies key areas for development. She uses these observations to make assessments of children's progress over time. This helps her to plan activities and experiences that they clearly enjoy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children know and explain why they need to wash their hands before baking. The childminder extends this by talking about the potential risk from germs. The childminder supports children to recognise and respond to their own physical needs, such as using the toilet independently. She uses praise and encouragement effectively and supports children's emotional well-being. She uses clear rules and boundaries, which she explains well. Children show they feel safe, secure and relaxed in the childminder's care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children recognise numbers on the measuring equipment that they use. They have fun and demonstrate good counting skills as they find balls of different sizes in the garden. Children express themselves and make their own choices. The youngest children separate from their parents with support and encouragement from the childminder. They explore the environment and show a sustained interest and concentration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484793 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1001577 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Driffield, East Yorkshire. She operates from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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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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