Childminder EY371066

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 August 2017 13 June 2013

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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 provides very engaging learning environments indoors and outdoors. Children have independent access to a wide range of exciting and stimulating resources. This helps them to make good progress across all areas of their learning.  The childminder helps children develop the skills they need to start school. For example, children confidently write the letters in their name and show high levels of independence.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She encourages them to share, be polite and take turns. Children are very kind, considerate and respectful.  Since the previous inspection, the childminder has worked hard to build effective partnerships with parents and other settings children attend, such as school. She shares information about children's learning with them to help promote continuity.  The childminder regularly evaluates the effectiveness of her setting. She gathers

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This provision is good

feedback from parents and children to help her make continual improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not give children the time they need to think and respond to questions asked, to support their thinking skills fully.  During some planned activities, the childminder misses opportunities to follow children's ideas and extend their learning fully.

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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

 provide children with more time to think and respond to questions asked to help develop their thinking skills to the highest levels  make full of use of opportunities during activities to follow children's ideas and extend their learning fully.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder and her self-evaluation.  The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well-qualified childminder ensures her skills and knowledge to work with children are refreshed and up to date. For example, she regularly attends meetings with other professionals to share good practice and new procedures for child protection. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder is confident to identify, record and report any concerns about children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. Children show an awareness of their own safety. For example, they point out when the floor is slippery and know to take extra care. The childminder has developed effective ways to monitor and track children's progress across all areas of their learning. This helps her to ensure children meet their developmental milestones and identify any potential gaps quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully observes children during their play and learning. She records information in their journal, and uses it to complete regular assessments. The childminder shares this with parents to agree on next steps in children's development. This helps parents to feel involved in their children's learning, and they are happy with their children's progress. The childminder provides interesting activities for children. For example, young children enjoy transporting water to the sand area and exploring the change in texture. The childminder enhances this for older children, such as by adding sea creatures and talking about where they come from. The childminder helps children to develop their early writing skills effectively. Young children recognise the first letter of their name and older children confidently write their whole name on chalkboards.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers robust information about babies' individual routines before they start. She regularly ensures she has the most up-to-date information to help her meet their care needs effectively. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being. Children enjoy regular trips into their own community. For example, older children talk enthusiastically about going to the library and enjoy exchanging books. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about other people and cultures through a range of activities and celebrations. Children have secure bonds with the childminder. They develop high levels of self-esteem and benefit from regular praise and reassurance. The childminder promotes children's good health and hygiene. For example, children enjoy a healthy breakfast, and know to wash their hands after using the toilet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and are working in the stages expected for their age. Young children concentrate well in their activities and older children show readiness for starting school. For example, they begin to show awareness of how to add low numbers together and develop their mathematical skills well. Children show enthusiasm and excitement to learn. They are motivated learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371066 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1065141 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder has a childcare 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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