Childminder EY434532

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 December 2017 10 July 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 evaluates what she does and considers the impact this has on children's learning and well-being. She asks for the opinions of children and parents when making plans to improve her service. They express gratitude and say they are very happy with the service she provides.  The childminder is affectionate and nurturing in her interactions with children, and they are relaxed in her presence. Young children recline in her arms as she talks to them.  Children feel safe in the childminder's care and enjoy their time spent in her company. They are confident and self-assured learners. Children follow instructions, help to tidy away toys and develop social skills as they interact and play together.  The childminder uses various teaching strategies to support children's continued good progress. She demonstrates new concepts, uses skilful questioning to encourage children to think independently and models language well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of her knowledge of how individual children prefer to learn when planning group activities. As a result, children are not always fully engaged and supported to make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not always gather detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first attend. This means that initial assessments do not always represent a complete picture of children's abilities on entry to the setting.

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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

 make the best use of knowledge about children's individual learning styles to provide even richer learning opportunities that are highly engaging and support children to make the best possible progress  gather more specific information about children's knowledge and skills from parents when children first attend and use this to establish detailed initial assessments of children's abilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took into account the views of children and parents expressed through written testimonials and also through discussion.  The inspector discussed the childminder's observations, assessments and planning with her.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses regular and accurate monitoring of children's progress to help ensure any gaps in learning are promptly identified and addressed. She works in partnership with other professional agencies and exchanges information when appropriate. The childminder completes all mandatory training and holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. Children benefit from the childminder regularly updating her knowledge. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do in the event that she has a child protection concern. She has completed training on how to protect children from extreme views and opinions. The childminder effectively identifies and minimises potential risks to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with time and space to follow their own interests. They are motivated to explore and create their own learning spaces. They construct a den with cushions and a toy box at the side of the childminder's sofa. Children express themselves through discussions about their families and homes. The childminder extends children's emerging literacy skills. She familiarises them with the letters that represent sounds during everyday activities. The childminder provides opportunities for children to make marks with paint and pencils during craft activities. She extends children's knowledge of mathematics. Children count in sequence and identify colours and shapes. The childminder provides children with a variety of toys and resources appropriate for their ages. She updates parents regularly about the progress their children make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses positive praise and gentle encouragement to help support children's emotional well-being. Children are confident, behave well and demonstrate a caring attitude to each other. Children of all ages have regular opportunities to benefit from outdoor exercise. They enjoy visits to the local park where they use the play apparatus. Children enjoy time spent playing in the childminder's garden and use bicycles specifically designed to support children as they learn to balance. Children talk about healthy foods and are offered drinks of fresh water by the childminder. Children's personal care needs are swiftly dealt with by the childminder, such as nappy changes.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points, including those in receipt of funded education. They are learning the skills they need to eventually be independent and for when they start school. Children learn to dress themselves, use the toilet unaided and feed themselves at mealtimes. They form close friendships with each other and demonstrate this as they play contentedly together. Children express their needs and thoughts well to the childminder. They learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. They develop an awareness and appreciation of diverse customs, cultures and religions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434532 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1065747 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Anlaby, Hull. The childminder works Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for three- 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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