Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date 21 May 2019 Previous inspection date 5 January 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 completes ongoing assessment and monitoring of children's learning. She uses this information about children's abilities and interests to underpin her planning and teaching. Children make good progress and achieve their next steps in learning. n The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. She knows the families well and regularly maintains a daily exchange of information regarding children's care and developmental needs. This helps to ensure a consistent approach. n Children's emotional well-being flourishes, supported by a friendly and nurturing childminder. Children enjoy positive relationships in this social and welcoming setting. n Children have a wide and extensive range of opportunities to explore the natural world around them. They are actively involved in growing fruit and vegetables in the allotment and take great pride in their efforts. They enjoy playing outside and make

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This provision is good

good use of the large outside play space. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. However, she does not sharply focus evaluation systems to identify clear targets and drive improvements at the very highest level. n The childminder's professional development plans are not focused enough on raising the quality of teaching to secure even higher outcomes for children.

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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 extend current reflection and evaluation procedures and use these systems effectively to drive improvements at an outstanding level n strengthen the plans for professional development to drive the quality of teaching further and secure the highest levels of achievement for all children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that her knowledge of all safeguarding matters is updated regularly. She reviews her policies and has a clear understanding of her responsibilities to protect the children in her care. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk. She knows how to record her observations and understands the procedures for reporting any concerns. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her premises and the activities she provides. She teaches children to keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds them of her rules about the use and storage of tools. She ensures that children are aware of her fire evacuation procedures and they practise them regularly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children well through her daily contact with parents. She encourages parents to talk about their children's learning at home and to comment about the progress they make while in her care. The childminder teaches children to count as they play and they are beginning to recognise numbers. The childminder develops children's communication and language skills well. For example, she talks about what the children are doing as they pretend to wash the cars, asking what they need to complete the job. Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and show sustained interest and concentration in the activities available.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play in a welcoming environment. They know where to find their favourite toys and tidy them away after use. The childminder sets consistent boundaries and children behave well. They are polite and use their manners well. They learn to share toys and take turns. Care practices and routines are embedded. For example, children know how to wash their hands thoroughly after toileting and gardening. Children have a wide range of opportunities to develop their understanding of communities beyond their own and reflect on their similarities and differences. For example, they enjoy trips to local toddler groups, allotments and the local library. Children excitedly recall activities they have enjoyed at the allotment. For example they discuss the seeds they have grown and take an interest in the environment. The childminder promotes children's good health well. She ensures that children are physically active and provides healthy snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and learn a range of skills that prepare them well for their future learning and eventual move to school. For example, children move around confidently, enjoy talking and use words in context. Children communicate clearly and listen carefully. They develop good social skills, such as interacting with others confidently. Older children learn to recognise letters and the sounds they represent, in preparation for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314414 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10062778 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 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 5 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Driffield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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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