Kerry, Andrea

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2017 8 August 2013

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

p.1

This provision is outstanding

 The highly qualified childminder attends regular training and demonstrates an exceptional drive to provide the highest-quality practice. She has extremely thorough self-evaluation systems and superbly captures the views of others in assisting her to very swiftly and accurately identify any gaps in practice.  The childminder and co-childminder methodically plan highly stimulating and challenging activities. They complete extensive assessments and meticulously review children's learning. This helps them to identify any gaps in learning and precisely identify what children need to learn next. Children make excellent progress.  Parents and other professionals are frequently invited to contribute to children's learning. The childminder tailors activities to promote the highest outcomes for children. She shares children's progress and activity ideas with parents to complement children's learning at home. This helps to promote a consistent approach.

p.1

This provision is outstanding

 Children are highly confident learners and demonstrate very high levels of self-esteem. They proudly talk about achievements within the setting and at home. For example, children excitedly talk about their recently awarded swimming certificates.  Children demonstrate fantastic levels of imagination. They repeatedly invent their own exciting games and use previous learning to extend their play. For instance, children quietly look for fairies in the bushes and flowers in the superbly resourced garden.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 continue to promote excellent levels of practice development opportunities and enhance the robust supervision sessions with the co-childminder and assistant.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder and co- childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and co-childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements meticulous safeguarding practices at all times. She liaises very closely with her co-childminder and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the local safeguarding procedures. The childminder places a very high emphasis on children's safety and security and has meticulous risk assessment procedures. Children are provided with excellent opportunities to develop their understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they use props and dressing- up clothes to support their awareness of road safety. Parents provide the highest praise for the care their children receive. For example, they comment, 'This is the best start any child could want and any parent could wish for.' The childminder works very occasionally with an assistant. She intends to continue to share her excellent practice with her co- childminder through even more robust supervision sessions and practice observations.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The highly-qualified childminder uses her expert knowledge to continuously review activities and evaluate children's learning. She provides exceptional opportunities for children to participate in excellent role-play activities, such as a bakery. Children assist in making their own produce and pretend to sell these to each other. The childminder expertly threads mathematical language throughout children's play as she skilfully plays alongside them. Children are highly motivated to learn. They use their counting skills and pretend money when estimating how much items will cost.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have an excellent range of opportunities to develop an understanding of traditions from around the world. They taste foods, dress up in clothes and sing songs during different festivals. The childminder recreates special events, such as the Olympics and invites children to use their bodies in various ways to complete obstacle courses. This helps to promote children's physical skills. The childminder invites children to make healthy choices from a superbly nutritious menu and promotes excellent hygiene practices.

p.3

Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress from what they know and can already do when they first start the provision. They behave very well and are extremely well mannered. Children are encouraged to develop excellent self-care skills. For example, they demonstrate high levels of engagement following a visit from the local dentist and begin to understand the importance of keeping their teeth clean. Children frequently make choices in their play. They demonstrate excellent social skills and quickly form close friendships. Children are provided with tremendous opportunities to develop the key skills needed for future learning and the eventual move to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 314481 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1114453 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 4

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 August 2013

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Driffield, East Yorkshire. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6. She works closely with another registered childminder and very occasionally with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays. These hours may be negotiable under special circumstances. The childminder provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5