Childminder EY472342

Inspection date 7 December 2018 Previous inspection date 17 June 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a homely environment and overall the quality of teaching is good. Children enjoy their time spent at the childminder's home. They are happy, relaxed and confidently move around as they choose from the range of resources. n Children's self-esteem and emotional well-being is promoted well. The childminder is calm, reassuring and praises children's achievements. n All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are self- assured and enthusiastic communicators. Children are proud of their own achievements. For example, they tell the childminder they will give their Christmas art project to their family and they will keep it forever. n The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's learning. She uses this information to help her monitor children's progress and identify and target any gaps in their learning. n The childminder considers the views and opinions of parents and children when she

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This provision is good

evaluates her service. However, she has not yet addressed small weaknesses identified in her own self-evaluation to build on her overall professional knowledge. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's understanding of the concept of one more than, or less than a given number. This means that children's understanding of mathematics is not always fully supported to the highest possible level.

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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 focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development to help raise the overall quality and standards of the provision to an even higher level n make best use of opportunities to teach children the concept of one more than, or less than a given number, to further enhance their understanding of mathematics and support them to make the best possible progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and continuous improvement with the childminder. She took account of the views and opinions expressed by parents in written feedback. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she complies with the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She also checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the home. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of the learning and development requirements. She discussed how the childminder supports and extends children's learning and the way she monitors their progress. n The inspector looked at a sample of policies, procedures and documents the childminder uses when caring for children. n The inspector looked at all the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes, including the outdoor area. She looked at the resources available for children to play with.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes all mandatory training and holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This means that she knows what to do in the event of a medical emergency. The childminder conducts daily risk assessments to help her effectively identify and minimise potential dangers to children. She knows the procedure she must follow if she has concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder works in partnership with relevant professionals when required and frequently updates parents on the progress their children make. Parents comment positively about the childminder and value her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children to use their imagination. They describe an imaginary tale as they play with a well equipped four-storey dolls house. Children are immersed in their play as they talk softly to themselves and to toy unicorns. The childminder provides children with visually stimulating craft activities. Children carefully select tiny sequin shapes to stick onto card. This activity helps refine their small-muscle skills and they enjoy discussions about their craft projects. Children demonstrate a love of literacy. The childminder reads them their favourite stories on request. Children extend their communication skills during lively discussions with the childminder about the characters in storybooks. The childminder demonstrates and models how to accomplish skills, such as when children use scissors. She uses skilful questioning to encourage children to think about their own answers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives children opportunities to practise their physical skills. They visit the local park with the childminder and use the resources in her garden, such as sit-and- ride cars, hoops and balls. Children benefit from healthy snacks, including fruit and breadsticks. The childminder encourages children to develop their self-care skills. She helps them learn how to use the toilet independently and to wash their hands. The childminder uses various strategies to promote the skills children need to become independent in the future. She gives children opportunities to solve problems and make decisions for themselves. They learn to put on their own coats and shoes. Children talk about their favourite foods and feed themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning. They develop the skills needed for when the time comes to make the move on to school. Children behave well and play cooperatively with others. They listen to instructions, are motivated learners and demonstrate a charming enthusiasm to be involved. Children learn that print has meaning and can recognise shape and colour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472342 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10068879 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 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 17 June 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a level 2 childcare qualification.

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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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