Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
13 Nov 2018
- Inspectors verified
Eileen Grimes
- Early years verified
Good
- Leadership and management verified
Outstanding
- Outcomes verified
Outstanding
- Overall effectiveness verified
Outstanding
- Personal development, behaviour and welfare verified
Outstanding
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Teaching, learning and assessment verified
Outstanding
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY233585
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Grade profile
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- OverallOutstanding
- Early yearsGood
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- OutcomesOutstanding
- Personal development, behaviour and welfareOutstanding
- Teaching, learning and assessmentOutstanding
11% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Outstanding (17,905 inspections).
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Reads more warmly than most reports of this type graded Outstanding.
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Strengths
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- The childminder is especially respectful towards children and is an excellent role model for positive behaviour. p.1
- She monitors children's excellent progress very closely, to identify any gaps promptly and plan enriching activities that support children to flourish. p.3
- They are exceptionally positive and eager learners. p.3
- Rigorous evaluation of all aspects of her practice helps her to continuously enhance her provision and build on the already excellent outcomes for children. p.1
- Children are exceptionally well supported to develop aspects of their personal care from a very young age. p.3
Concerns
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No strong criticism found.
Next steps
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- The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. p.2
- The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. p.2
- The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. p.2
- She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. p.2
- The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. p.2
- The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. p.2
What the report dwells on
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Reading & phonics2
“They develop exceptional mathematical and literacy skills.” p.3
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 776
- about usual (typical 679)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 39, typical 42
- Average sentence
- 14 words
- Next steps
- 6
- typical 1
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
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Full report text
Inspection date 13 November 2018 Previous inspection date 26 September 2014
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This inspection: Outstanding 1
Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1
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The provision is outstanding
n The childminder is extremely skilled in supporting children to become independent. She patiently allows children plenty of time and space to think, experiment, make mistakes and try again, while giving lots of encouragement and praise. Children are determined to succeed and demonstrate high self-esteem when solving problems, such as working out how to put a mobile phone into a case that was full of bricks. n The excellent range of activities that the childminder provides has a seamless flow and the pace of teaching rapidly moves children forward in their learning, providing them with continual challenge. n The childminder establishes extremely strong relationships with parents. She maintains highly effective two-way communication. For example, the childminder works with parents to gather and exchange an abundance of information regarding children's achievements and care needs. This helps to support an exceedingly positive, shared
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The provision is outstanding
approach to children's care and learning. n Children are superbly behaved; they show care and consideration towards each other and to adults. The childminder is especially respectful towards children and is an excellent role model for positive behaviour. Children are praised in a consistent and meaningful way that increases their self-esteem and emotional well-being. n The childminder has a superb drive for continuous improvement. Rigorous evaluation of all aspects of her practice helps her to continuously enhance her provision and build on the already excellent outcomes for children.
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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
n continue to consistently analyse information about the progress made by different groups of children that maintains the excellent outcomes for all children.
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What the setting needs to do to improve further
Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.
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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding
The childminder is proactive in ensuring that all aspects of her provision reflect extremely high-quality practice. She monitors children's excellent progress very closely, to identify any gaps promptly and plan enriching activities that support children to flourish. Furthermore, she recognises the importance of continuing to analyse information about groups of children to ensure the continued outstanding success of all children. The childminder has an excellent system in place to support her professional development. She sources information and attends regular courses. This helps her to keep up to date and maintain the exceptionally high levels of learning experiences she offers. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's in-depth knowledge of what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care promotes children's welfare exceptionally well.
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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding
The childminder use her childcare qualifications and valuable experience to deliver high- quality teaching experiences that meet children's individual needs. The childminder has utilised recent training around taking risks and challenge to increase opportunities for children to develop their skills in woodwork and investigation. The childminder is proficient at developing children's concentration and communication and language skills. For example, she sings action songs, reads favourite stories, and sustains high-quality conversations which enhance children's learning even further. The childminder plans meaningful creative activities. Children become engrossed in imaginative play. They take the lead at various times and children seek the support of their peers and the childminder.
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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding
The childminder maintains a highly stimulating, vibrant and exceptionally well-considered environment. She provides an abundance of resources inside and outside. This encourages children of all ages to make their own choices in their play. The childminder plans inspiring opportunities to encourage children to develop highly effective social skills and learn about the wider world. For example, she regularly takes young children on visits and to local groups. Children discuss Remembrance Sunday and the relevance of the poppies from a visit to the local minster. Children are exceptionally well supported to develop aspects of their personal care from a very young age. For example, when getting ready for school, children competently sit on the stairs and put on coats, shoes and bags. They then offer support to other children.
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Outcomes for children are outstanding
Children make consistently high rates of progress and show advanced skills for their age. They are exceptionally positive and eager learners. All children are keen to 'have a go' at a wide range of activities. Younger children are confident and self-assured. Older children listen carefully and respond wisely. They develop exceptional mathematical and literacy skills. Children are extremely well prepared for when they start school.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY233585 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10069310 Type of provision Childminder
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Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 26 September 2014
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Cottingham, near Hull. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
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Registers
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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Registers
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