Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date 9 May 2019 Previous inspection date 8 October 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 warm and welcoming environment for children to play and learn. She offers a broad range of activities, resources and equipment. Children confidently choose what they want to do and make good progress in their learning. n Children enjoy taking responsibility for simple tasks, such as tidying up. They play well together and develop good relationships. The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of their own safety and promotes their sense of responsibility well. n Children behave well. The childminder provides gentle age-appropriate reminders to help children to learn about the behaviour expected of them. Children show that they have warm and trusting relationships with her. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being. n The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She promotes an effective two- way flow of information with them. Parents say that they are very pleased with the

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This provision is good

care and learning experiences that are on offer. n The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and considers the views of parents and children to help drive further improvements. For example, she plans for more training, to enhance her awareness of supporting children's early communication skills. n The childminder installs a sense of well-being as children are protected and feel safe with her. This is enhanced as she maintains all the required, and many additional, records and documents effectively. n On occasions, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to promote children's early writing skills to support literacy development even further. n The childminder does not use children's assessment information precisely enough to identify where they will benefit from an even greater level of challenge.

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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 place more emphasis on developing children's early writing skills n strengthen the use of assessments, to help to identify and plan further challenge for children's next stages in learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding. She also completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder and discussed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of all persons living on the premises. n The inspector looked at and discussed a range of documentation, including safeguarding procedures and children's records. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. She took account of the views of parents spoken with on the day of the inspection and through their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to help protect the welfare of children. She understands the signs and symptoms that may give her cause for concern about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns she may have. She checks the environment and takes appropriate action to remove any hazards. The childminder checks the progress children make and shares this information with parents. She understands the benefit of working alongside other professionals. The childminder liaises effectively with other settings children also attend, to provide continuity in their learning. She works alongside a childminding network, accesses training and attends regular local meetings, gaining information that helps her to improve the quality of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and her teaching skills are good. Children show excitement when choosing their favourite books. Older children remember parts of the story and younger children match toy animals to the pictures. The childminder supports children's awareness of the correct names for baby animals and using plural words such as 'mice'. She asks questions to help children think, and they respond well, showing their good understanding. Children enjoy playing with dry pasta. Older children recognise numerals, name colours, count, sort and use the language of size as they play. Their mathematical skills are emerging well. Children develop their problem-solving skills as they manipulate blocks to create pens for animals. The childminder explains differences, such as between dens and pens, linking to children's experiences to help promote their understanding. She demonstrates and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

encourages children to be inquisitive and explore effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy a warm and caring relationship with the childminder. They are happy, secure and enjoy the time they spend with her. The childminder gathers information from parents to help support children to settle in. She encourages children to become independent in their own abilities. For example, she motivates children to help with everyday tasks, such as sweeping up after activities and managing their self-care skills. Babies progress well with their physical skills and develop the confidence to move around and explore. Children develop an awareness of healthy lifestyles and follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development, in readiness for their eventual move on to school. They engage well in their chosen play and with activities the childminder has planned for them. Older children's mathematical and speaking skills develop well. They are confident to engage in conversations with other children and adults. Babies become engrossed in filling and emptying containers. Children develop a strong sense of emotional well-being and have opportunities to experience different social situations, which help to develop their confidence. They have built friendships with other children and talk about them in conversations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391665 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10069317 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 8 October 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Hull. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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