Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date 2 April 2019 Previous inspection date 7 July 2016

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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 promotes children's well-being, behaviour and personal development well. She provides good opportunities for children to learn about healthy foods. For example, they taste fruit and vegetables they grow in the childminder's garden. The childminder also provides nutritious home-cooked meals and a selection of healthy snacks. n The childminder closely monitors children's progress. She accurately assesses their skills and abilities, using this information to help her highlight and target any gaps in their learning. The childminder shares regular information about children's progress with parents and encourages them to be involved in their children's learning. n All children make good progress in relation to their starting points, including those in receipt of funded early education. Older children learn the skills they will need for future independence and the eventual move on to school. They confidently make

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This provision is good

decisions, learn to recognise their written name and voice their own opinions and ideas. n The quality of teaching is good overall. The childminder uses various strategies to help motivate and extend children's learning. She uses skilful questioning to encourage older children to think deeply and helps them make links to prior learning experiences. The childminder makes suggestions, offers help and demonstrates new skills. n The childminder does not yet make full use of professional development opportunities to enhance her knowledge of how children learn. As a result, all children are not consistently supported to achieve at the very 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 strengthen existing knowledge and practice to help provide all ages of children with consistent and highly challenging learning experiences that 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 observed the childminder interacting with children as they played indoors. She evaluated an adult-led activity and discussed with the childminder the impact of her existing knowledge and teaching strategies. n The inspector sampled documentation including policies, training certificates and children's records. n The inspector spoke to and interacted with children at appropriate times. She considered the opinions and views of parents supplied through written feedback. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she evaluates her service, her professional development and her plans for continual improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder thinks about her service and considers feedback from parents when making plans for continual improvement. Parents state that they are very grateful for the contribution the childminder makes to their children's learning. The childminder works in partnership with relevant agencies and shares pertinent information when required. She understands the benefits for children of a shared and consistent approach to their learning and care. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses a system of daily risk assessments to help identify and minimise potential risks to children. She knows what to do in the event that she has concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder understands the possible signs and indicators of abuse.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to learn about the wider world they live in. They enjoy trips to the local park where they forage for dandelions to feed to the childminder's pet tortoise. The childminder supports children's growing social skills well. They attend play activities at local playgroups, learn to make friends and interact well together. Children benefit from fresh air and sunlight during picnics at the local park in the warmer months. The childminder encourages children to count in sequence, recognise colours and identify shapes during a modelling dough activity. She provides support as older children learn to identify the sounds that letters represent. Younger children confidently explore the childminder's playroom. The childminder provides a wooden train and track, dolls and electronic toys for younger children to incorporate into their imaginary play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder strongly promotes children's emotional well-being. She praises children and congratulates their achievements. Children benefit from the secure relationship they build with the childminder and her nurturing manner. They demonstrate through their actions that they feel safe and secure in her care. Children have regular opportunities to practise and refine their physical skills. They play on sit-and-ride toys, use a slide and play with sand and water in the childminder's visually stimulating garden. Children explain their understanding of hygiene practices well, such as when they wash their hands after using the toilet.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are prepared well for the next stages of learning. They are busy and energetic, learn to solve problems and are willing to join in with new activities. Children follow instructions and all ages behave well. They learn to be tolerant of each other, share resources and are proud of their accomplishments. Older children are confident communicators and their friendly and outgoing characters shine through. Children are clearly settled and content in the homely environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418033 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10074635 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 7 Date of previous inspection 7 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She works Tuesday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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