Childminder 500797

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2017 12 May 2015

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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 thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They have access to a broad range of quality resources, both indoors and outdoors.  The childminder actively seeks and values the views of parents and children. She uses these to support her in planning future improvements in her setting. Parent feedback is very positive about the levels of care and learning for children.  Children form close emotional bonds with the childminder. She treats children with care and respect, and is very responsive to their individual needs.  The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents right from the start. This nurtures good relationships between home and her setting.  Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals during the day. They have daily opportunities to play outside, which enhances their physical well-being. Children are learning about different factors that contribute to healthy lifestyles.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's assessments of children's attainment and progress do not sharply focus on identifying priorities for their next stages in learning.  The childminder does not focus her programme of professional development more on raising the quality of teaching even further.

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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 assessments of children's attainment and progress more effectively to identify and prioritise their next steps in learning  focus the programme for continued professional development on enhancing the existing good standards of teaching, in order to further improve outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities indoors and outdoors, and the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector read testimonials from parents.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the suitability of the childminder and her assistants to work with children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works in close partnership with parents to support children's well-being and learning. She shares her observations and keeps parents well informed about children's current interests in the setting. The childminder promotes strong teamwork with her assistants, resulting in a consistent approach by all. She supports their work through regular supervision meetings. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs that would cause her to be concerned about a child's welfare. She is clear about the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. There are strong partnerships with other settings children attend, in order to maintain consistency and continuity.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities well that nurture children's positive attitudes to learning. She skilfully interacts with children as they play, to enhance and extend their knowledge and understanding. For example, during the inspection, children are busily engaged in watering the plants in the garden. The childminder discusses with them the different conditions required for plants to grow well. She draws their attention to the birds using the nesting boxes. Children's understanding of the natural world strengthens through these timely interactions. Parents are regularly informed about how children engage during the planned activities. This gives them useful ideas to further promote children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and treat each other and resources with care. The childminder manages any minor conflicts between children in a sensitive manner. She encourages children to share popular resources and plans activities where children take turns. This strongly supports children's understanding of the needs of others. Children show high levels of engagement in their play. The childminder encourages them to be involved in organising resources, which helps their confidence and sense of responsibility to develop. For example, children decide how to arrange an obstacle course. Children receive the support they require from the childminder to achieve the desired outcome. All children, including the youngest, enjoy the challenge of completing the course successfully. Children learn about how people live in the wider world, beyond their own community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are keen and inquisitive learners. They communicate their needs effectively and appropriately. Children's levels of emotional and physical well-being are high, which provide the right foundations for learning. They gain the key skills and attitudes for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500797 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1091053 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Hedon, a village to the east of Hull. She works with two assistants. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.45am to 5.15pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and 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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