Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date 10 June 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 makes effective use of professional development opportunities. This helps to extend her skills and knowledge to support children's achievements over time. n Parents are complimentary about the childminder and her co-childminder. They comment about how pleased they are with the care provided in this 'homely' environment. Parents state that they would highly recommend the childminder and her co-childminder to anyone in search of childcare. n The childminder monitors children's progress well using regular observations and assessments. She uses this information to plan a wide range of activities that extend children's learning during their play, which contributes to improving outcomes for children. n Children's physical well-being is successfully supported. For instance, they benefit from spending time in the garden every day. n Children demonstrate that they are happy and secure. They form close bonds with the

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This provision is good

childminder, her co-childminder and the other children cared for. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being. n Occasionally, the childminder intervenes too quickly when a child is having difficulties with an activity.

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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 provide sufficient time for children to think before intervening, in order to support their problem-solving skills even more.

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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 with 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She is aware of the wider issues surrounding child protection. The childminder is familiar with the procedures to follow for reporting any concerns about a child in her care. She works as part of an effective team with her co-childminder. They review policies and procedures with each other regularly. The childminder and her co-childminder also attend network meetings together to ensure that their knowledge of legislation is up to date. This helps to promote consistency and a shared approach. The childminder identifies priorities to improve her provision and practice. Parents and children contribute to the evaluation of the service by completing questionnaires.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide selection of age-appropriate resources that interest and motivate children to learn. For example, children delight at engaging in role play as they pretend to be builders and fix the house. The childminder models new vocabulary effectively. For example, younger children learn words such as 'shiny' as they take part in a craft activity using glitter. The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills successfully. They look at books together and children enjoy listening to familiar stories and joining in with the repeating text. The childminder helps children learn to count and recognise colours, such as when they use coloured pens for drawing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Good-quality information is gathered from parents when children first start attending. This includes any medical needs or allergies children may have. This provides continuity in the care children receive. The childminder encourages children to develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, they develop an understanding of healthy diets through the nutritious meals they eat. Children are encouraged to be independent from a young age. For instance, they tidy up their toys and wash their hands before eating. The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She and her co-childminder have key-person responsibilities for individual children but demonstrate a good knowledge of all the children in their care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are developing the skills they need to aid their future learning and their eventual move on to school. Children take an interest in nature. They run across the grass to find the flowers and eagerly point them out to the childminder. Children demonstrate good small-muscle skills as they carefully slice their salad items and cut up lasagne.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548002 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10105471 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Goole, East Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 3.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She works alongside a co-childminder

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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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