Childminder EY378620

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2018 15 April 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

 Children demonstrate good levels of well-being. They are very well supported by the childminder's calm and consistent manner.  The childminder collects relevant information about children's learning and development. She asks parents about children's learning at home and makes her own observations to plan activities that support children's good progress over time.  Children have many opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. They play outside during the day and enjoy a range of nutritious snacks. They know they need to wash their hands at appropriate times.  The childminder supports children's communication skills really well. She plays with children and responds positively to their questions and comments. She plans times during the day when they read stories together.  Children learn the importance of sharing resources and taking turns. The childminder helps children by planning activities that help them to develop these skills, such as

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This provision is good

playing card games. Children behave well and demonstrate friendly and respectful relationships with each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not identified opportunities to enhance her teaching skills to the highest level.  The childminder does not consistently involve parents in identifying future improvements in her provision.

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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

 focus continued professional development on raising the standards of teaching further to achieve even better outcomes for children  strengthen the existing good partnerships with parents by seeking their views in identifying future improvements in provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during the inspection and evaluated the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's records, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the setting that are used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a welcoming and stimulating setting. She carefully plans each day to ensure she has activities that will motivate all children. She works closely with other settings that children also attend. There are very effective processes in place to ensure consistency and continuity in children's care and learning with these settings. The childminder closely monitors children's progress over time. She knows where to seek support if she is concerned about a child's development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has robust policies and procedures to keep children safe and well. She is confident in describing the signs that may cause her to be worried about a child's welfare and the actions she would take in these circumstances.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures she can meet children's needs, right from the start. She works closely with parents to find out about children's interests and prior learning. She values this information and uses it to immediately start planning for children's next steps in learning. Children are given many opportunities to express their ideas and develop their communication skills and imaginations as they play. For example, as they are drawing, they tell the childminder they have made a 'massive puddle'. They talk about the rain that makes the puddle and that they need to wear 'wellies' in this weather. The childminder encourages children to look for the initial letters of their names. Children respond with excitement when they find the right letter. They look for numbers that correspond with their age and proudly announce that they are 'four'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong emotional bonds with the childminder, which strongly nurture their well-being. They are confident and inquisitive learners. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of caring for the resources. Children respond positively and help to tidy up, for example, when it is lunchtime. They have strong organisational skills that they demonstrate as they play. For example, they plan and have a picnic for their favourite toy animals. There are opportunities for children to enjoy physical exercise during the day. The childminder makes good use of amenities in the local area, such as the library, park and the beach. She plans a range of activities that helps children learn about the wider world beyond their own community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They acquire strong foundations in literacy and mathematics that will support them well as they move to school. They are confident to communicate their needs and ideas, and create rhymes that link to their interests. Children show a keen interest in the world around them and describe what they observe. They have positive attitudes and a love of learning. As they prepare to move on to the next stage of their learning, they are ready for the new challenges they will encounter in the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378620 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 1065218 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Bridlington, East Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare 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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Telephone number

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