Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date 5 March 2019 Previous inspection date 3 May 2016

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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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This provision is outstanding

n The well-qualified childminder maintains an extremely sharp focus on teaching children how to recognise and manage their own emotions. Children demonstrate charming affection and show empathy towards each other. They are very confident, self-assured and emotionally secure. n The childminder uses highly effective systems to closely monitor children's progress. She uses accurate information from her monitoring to help her to identify swiftly and target any small gaps in children's learning. The childminder is highly responsive to unplanned learning opportunities. For example, she skilfully tailors her teaching to suit children's impromptu discussions and interests. n Children of all ages make rapid progress in relation to their starting points, including those in receipt of funded early education. They demonstrate a love of learning and are highly motivated as they investigate and explore. n The childminder provides a broad range of carefully planned and challenging activities.

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This provision is outstanding

She thinks of ways to build on children's existing abilities and knowledge. The childminder incorporates children's learning preferences when making plans to extend their skills and understanding. n Children benefit from a welcoming and homely playroom with easy access to resources and visual learning aids. They refer to charts and other wall displays and enjoy looking outside through a large window. Comfortable sofas provide children with a relaxing space to rest and read. They use small tables that provide convenient places to draw, enjoy craft activities and eat meals together.

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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 implement plans to extend professional development and strengthen even further the already excellent teaching strategies.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials. She also considered the opinions of children expressed during their conversations with the inspector. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and checked a sample of documentation. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the systems she uses to monitor children's progress. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is a highly reflective practitioner. She incorporates the views and opinions of children and parents when making plans for continual improvement. The childminder completes all mandatory training and reads widely to help build on her expert professional knowledge. She plans to enhance her already excellent understanding of teaching strategies through a programme of specific study and training. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedure to follow in the event that she has concerns about a child's welfare. Partnerships with parents are very strong. Parents comment that they are highly appreciative of all that the childminder does. The childminder recognises the value of a consistent and cohesive approach to children's learning and care. She exchanges highly detailed information with relevant pre-schools that children also attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates high-quality teaching strategies. She expertly explains and demonstrates new skills to help children to learn and understand. Children build on their knowledge of literacy during planned and unplanned activities. They learn to write their own names and use notepads and pencils in their games. The childminder skilfully helps extend children's understanding of mathematics in various ways. She provides them with number games and uses mathematical language during activities. Children learn to solve problems and demonstrate well-established social skills as they play together. The childminder maintains an extremely sharp focus on teaching children the skills they need to eventually become more independent. They use scissors and incorporate mark making as they write shopping lists during their imaginative role play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is highly vigilant. She identifies and minimises any potential hazards to children's safety. The nurturing childminder supports children's emotional well-being as a priority. She skilfully supports each child to develop a positive self-image. Children have regular opportunities to enjoy stimulating and challenging outdoor play. They practise and refine their physical skills when they visit the local parks and play in the childminder's enclosed garden. Children squeal with delight as they dance and sway to the beat of music and rhyme. Their personal care needs are swiftly addressed, such as when they need time to rest. Children are provided with nutritious snacks to eat, including fruit. They learn about the benefits of healthy lifestyle choices and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are highly motivated and extremely well prepared for the next stages in their learning, including the eventual move to school. They are lively, industrious learners and discuss how much they enjoy their time spent with the childminder. They revel in play that stimulates their natural curiosity. Children of all ages behave well, listen perceptively, are helpful and follow instructions. Children are highly enthusiastic and happy in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314377 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10062777 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 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 3 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1988. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, term time only. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for 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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