Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date 15 May 2019 Previous inspection date 28 August 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 has a good understanding of how young children learn and how she can best meet their different needs. She knows how to provide stimulating and varying experiences for children that help to promote their development. n Children behave well given their young age. They learn to share and take turns. The childminder reminds the youngest children to be gentle. Children are motivated and respond well to the encouragement that they receive. n The childminder is highly attentive. She is sensitive, caring and quickly responds to children's individual care needs to ensure that they remain comfortable and content. Children demonstrate high levels of emotional security and self-esteem. n Children make good progress. The childminder observes children regularly, makes accurate assessments and identifies any gaps in their learning. She knows children well and plans activities effectively to support their development.

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This provision is good

n The childminder demonstrates pride, dedication and commitment to providing high- quality care for children. She reflects well on her setting and seeks the views of parents to help improve her practice. Parents comment positively about the service they receive. n The childminder is well organised. Her records and documentation are thorough and underpin her good practice, helping to promote children's good health, safety and welfare. n The childminder does not consistently make good use of the outdoor environment to build on the learning experiences of those children who prefer to play outside. n The childminder does not fully gather in-depth information from parents about children's achievements, interests and learning at home, on an ongoing basis.

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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 make greater use of the outdoor environment to build on the learning experiences of children who prefer to play outside n strengthen strategies to help parents share what they know their children can do at home, on an ongoing basis.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the 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, and viewed evidence of the suitability checks for the childminder and all other 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 through their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's home is safe and secure and she closely supervises young children as they play and explore. She has a good knowledge of how to protect children from harm. The childminder knows the potential signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. The childminder accesses mandatory training and seeks other opportunities that help to enhance her knowledge further. She understands the importance of having effective working relationships with other settings that children also attend. Parents receive regular newsletters and the childminder shares regular updates about children's progress. Overall, partnerships with parents are positive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with young children during their play. For example, children delight in exploring the texture of cereals in a large tray. They carefully pick up items using their fingers. This helps children to strengthen their small-muscle skills. The childminder offers children toy animals, tractors and different sized scoops to explore. She introduces new words, such as 'crunchy', to describe the sound the cereal makes when squashed. Babies communicate their needs and ideas well. For example, they point to items of interest. The childminder promotes colours, animal names and the sounds animals make. This helps to build children's good listening and attention skills. Young children thoroughly enjoy playing with musical instruments. The childminder praises children as they tap and bang to make sounds. This contributes towards their strong exploratory impulse and sensory development. The youngest children develop

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

good physical coordination and show good levels of curiosity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a welcoming and friendly home environment and has formed strong bonds with the children. Parents are encouraged to share information about what their child can do when they first start. This helps the childminder to support young children settling with familiar routines. The childminder is a good role model and she promotes children's social skills and good behaviour effectively. Children's physical health is well promoted. The childminder knows when children are hungry and keeps them well hydrated. She gives babies time to respond and reacts encouragingly to both their verbal and non-verbal communication.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and achieve well. Younger children listen to stories and hold books, to help develop their early literacy skills. They become deeply absorbed as they investigate toys with flaps and moving parts. This helps to extend their understanding of technology and enhances their curiosity and awareness of how things work. Babies' physical skills are emerging well. They enjoy practising newly established movements to stretch and grasp toys just out of reach. Children are well supported in their development and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452361 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10083330 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 28 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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Registers

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