Childminder EY482868

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 October 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

 Children are well motivated to learn. They make choices and follow their own ideas successfully. These help them to consolidate their learning as they persevere with their choice of activity for long periods. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder plays well alongside children. She talks about what is happening to support their language development and asks questions to support their thinking.  Children form secure attachments with the childminder and show they feel safe in her care. She is sensitive and caring. Her expectations of children's behaviour are clear and consistent. Children behave well and are kind to each other.  The qualified childminder continues with her own professional development well. This enhances her teaching skills successfully and improves outcomes for children.  The childminder knows the children in her care well. She observes them to identify their

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This provision is good

interests and abilities. She offers appealing activities to gain their attention and support their curiosity. Children respond well to her calm and reassuring manner, and grow in confidence. They enjoy imaginative play and show a can-do attitude.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough in-depth information from parents about children's achievements, interests and learning at home to continually challenge and extend learning further.  The childminder does not consistently use assessment findings precisely enough to plan for children's next steps in learning so that they make even better progress.

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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

 encourage parents more effectively to share what their children can do at home when they start at the setting and on an ongoing basis to continually challenge children and extend their learning further  make better use of the information gained from assessments to 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. She spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. She took account of the views of parents through their written feedback.  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 risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. She also looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and has a secure knowledge of the correct procedures to follow to effectively support children's welfare. She uses effective risk assessments to minimise potential hazards and maintain a safe learning environment. The childminder observes and tracks children's progress regularly. She understands about working with other settings that children may also attend. Overall, partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder keeps parents well informed of their child's progress. She has daily discussions and shares regular assessments. The childminder effectively monitors the quality of her setting, identifying areas for development successfully.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She provides a wide range of learning opportunities and effectively supports children's interests. For example, children enjoy an activity in which they make marks to support their interest in building, promoting their physical development and early writing skills. Children build with blocks and line up objects, supporting their early mathematical skills. The childminder encourages young children to acquire good language development effectively. For example, she speaks clearly and repeats words back to them to encourage good pronunciation. Children demonstrate good hand-to-eye coordination as they manipulate dough. Older children describe what they have made. They show good imagination and creativity. Babies explore and investigate dough, building their confidence with sensory activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses settling-in visits to get to know children and their parents. She is very sensitive to children's needs. She plans the daily routine, so children have time to be active and rest as needed. Babies cuddle the childminder when they need reassurance or when they are tired. The childminder encourages them to share, take turns and play cooperatively. She talks to children about healthy practices and encourages them to be independent. For example, she reminds them to rub the antibacterial gel thoroughly into their hands. Older children enjoy balancing on items in the home, demonstrating their good coordination and control in their physical abilities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children happily engage in activities, maintain attention and follow simple instructions well. They are inquisitive, observant and show increasing levels of interest in the world. For example, children manipulate play tools to hold their choice of toy. They show good physical control and imaginative play. Older children develop good literacy skills. For example, they repeat words and phrases in stories that the childminder reads to them. Babies freely explore the childminder's home and play with toys that help develop their understanding of cause and effect. They press buttons on toys to make them move. Children develop good communication skills. Overall, they develop the skills for their future learning and are well prepared to move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482868 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1008458 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Bridlington in East Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides overnight care. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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