Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date 20 June 2019 Previous inspection date 22 July 2015

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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 well-qualified childminder uses various strategies to support and extend children's learning. She encourages and supports rich discussions that help promote children's speech and language skills. Children of all ages are confident and enthusiastic communicators. n Children benefit from the strong bonds they make with each other and the childminder. They learn to make friends and talk about sharing resources as they play imaginary games. The childminder praises children's efforts and values their contributions to help bolster their sense of self and emotional well-being. n All children make good progress in relation to their starting points, including those in receipt of funded early education. They enjoy their time spent with the childminder and are motivated and industrious learners. n The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify and prioritise areas for improvement. She invites parents to contribute their opinions and considers feedback from her local

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This provision is good

authority early years adviser. She has recently completed specific training to help her understand how children learn about mathematics. However, she sometimes misses opportunities to build on children's awareness that numbers can represent quantity. n The childminder forms strong professional relationships with parents. They comment that they greatly appreciate her efforts. The childminder gathers some information from parents about their children's skills and abilities when they first start attending. However, she does not consistently use the information she gathers to add precision to children's assessments on entry. As a result, initial assessments sometimes lack detail.

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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 the most of opportunities to enhance children's understanding that numbers can represent quantity n use information gathered from parents when their children first attend to add more detail to initial assessments of children's skills and abilities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children as they played indoors. She evaluated an adult-led activity and discussed the impact of the childminder's 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. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises and the qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she evaluates her service and plans for continual improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates through discussion that she has up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues. She knows the procedure to follow in the event that she has concerns for a child's welfare. She is also mindful of the indicators that children could be influenced by extreme beliefs and opinions. The childminder uses an effective system to monitor children's progress to help identify and address small gaps in children's learning. She shares information about children's progress with their parents and other relevant early years professionals. This helps parents to be involved in their children's care and education and promotes consistency between providers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with the time, space and resources to express their individuality. They enjoy role play that challenges stereotypical gender roles. The childminder encourages children of all ages to practise the skills they need for their future independence. They make decisions and are given responsibility as they tidy away toys. The childminder demonstrates skilful questioning that helps enhance children's overall knowledge and understanding. Children's love of literacy is fostered as they enjoy listening to the childminder who reads their favourite stories to them. Toddlers benefit from learning from older children who act as positive role models.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about hygiene practices. For example, they know to use soap to wash their hands after using the toilet. The childminder swiftly and sensitively attends to children's personal care needs. Children generally eat packed lunches and snacks provided by parents, however the childminder offers healthy snacks, such as fruit if required. Children have opportunities to benefit from daily physical exercise. They play in the childminder's garden and use the low slide and kick balls to each other. Children enjoy outings to the local children's centre, library and shops.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are prepared well for the next stages in their learning. Older children acquire and refine skills that they will need when the time comes to start school. They ask lots of questions, use their imagination and their behaviour is good. Children sit calmly and concentrate fully on tasks for a sustained period of time. They are polite, considerate, share and take turns. All children forge charming friendships with the childminder and the other children who attend. Children are clearly very happy and content in the childminder's care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339908 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10062761 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 22 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and is located in Hull. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for three-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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