Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date 1 March 2019 Previous inspection date 9 June 2015

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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 ensures that children get off to a good start in her setting. She finds out their current interests and needs when they come for settling-in visits. The childminder uses this information effectively to plan for individual children. n Children demonstrate high levels of independence and cooperation. They enjoy playing together and learn to share and take turns. n The childminder supports children's developing language skills as they play. She teaches them new words. For example, as children examine some flowers she points out the stem and petals. Children listen carefully and are keen to use these words as they create their own flowers. n Parents are asked to give their views on the setting and this helps to support strong partnerships. They consistently respond very positively about the excellent levels of care and good range of activities that the childminder plans for their children.

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This provision is good

n The childminder makes sure that children have opportunities to learn about amenities in the area. She frequently takes them to local parks, museums and the library. n The childminder has not fully explored ways to help children to learn about the diversity of cultures and communities beyond their own experiences.

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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 plan opportunities for children to learn about communities beyond their own, to help them understand people's experiences in the wider world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching and the impact this had on children's learning and development. n The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children present during the inspection to gain their views. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and planning and the suitability of people living in the household. n The inspector gained the views of parents from recently completed questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is proactive in evaluating her practice and identifying ways to improve. She accesses available training and research to help her maintain consistently high standards. She asks children for their views, to ensure that she plans activities that will spark their interest and love of learning. The childminder carefully monitors how well children are progressing from their starting points in learning and shares this information with parents. She asks parents about children's learning at home, for example how children are becoming independent in their personal care. The childminder uses this information to ensure a consistent approach between home and her setting. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about current safeguarding legislation and guidance. She knows the signs that would cause her to be worried about a child's welfare and how to report these concerns to the relevant

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes time to get to know children well, to find out what inspires them to learn. She encourages children to use their imaginations as they play with the dolls in the home corner. Children respond positively to her ideas and this creates opportunities for them to extend and develop their play. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills. She counts the dolls' blankets and encourages children to share them, so all the dolls have the same amount. The childminder is quick to respond to children's requests, for example to read a book together. She gives children ideas to help them achieve an outcome, such as completing a puzzle. This helps children to have a can-do attitude to learning. The childminder knows how to seek advice from other professionals when she needs additional support in meeting children's needs. She has good links with schools and settings that children also attend.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong attachments with the childminder, which support their emotional well-being. They demonstrate much affection for the childminder and each other. The childminder encourages children to take care of resources and to tidy up when they have finished playing. Children behave well and are very willing to follow the 'house rules'. The childminder encourages children to drink water during the day and provides healthy snacks. She makes sure that children have time to be physically active. Children learn about the importance of washing their hands as part of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress over time. They use numbers with confidence. Children know how to handle books properly and enjoy hearing stories. They are keen to share their ideas and listen to others. Children have the attitudes and skills that will support them as they move on to the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425696 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10070282 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 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 9 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Beverley, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification. 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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