Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date 14 August 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 has clear goals for her professional development and strives to provide the best service for children in her care. She seeks the views and opinions of others about how she can improve even further. n The childminder uses positive praise and encouragement and manages children's behaviour very effectively. She teaches children to respect and take care of resources and their environment. n All children are welcomed warmly and encouraged to take part in activities collaboratively with others. For example, they spend long periods of time working together to build towers with construction blocks. n Children demonstrate very good listening skills and show that they understand what the childminder is asking them. n The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder uses a wide range of strategies to support children's learning and engage them in a variety of activities. n Children show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care and come back

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This provision is good

into the setting happily after holiday periods. n Children are making good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder carefully plans activities which children are keen to take part in and fully explore. n Children are developing good skills in using everyday technology. They understand that they can control certain equipment with their voices. n The childminder has not fully considered how best to support children's early counting skills. n Children are not always fully supported to make healthy choices at snack times.

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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 develop a greater understanding of how best to support children's emerging counting skills n help children to understand even more about the need for a healthy diet and encourage them to make good choices.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector viewed all parts of the premises used for childminding purposes. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times. n The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity. n The inspector looked at a range of documents including evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder can accurately identify strengths and areas of her practice that she wants to change. Parents support this process and provide the childminder with feedback about the many improvements she has made, including substantial development of the outdoor area. The childminder has a very good knowledge and understanding of how to report potential concerns that she may have about a child's welfare. She has completed a good range of child protection training. This helps her to keep up to date with emerging threats to children's safety. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder liaises with other childminders, which provides children with opportunities to socialise with a wider group of children. She is very proactive in seeking advice and guidance from her local authority development adviser.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a good range of teaching strategies. She talks clearly to children about what they are doing while they play. This supports the good development of their language and communication skills. The childminder shares this technique with parents so that they try this at home. Parents comment on the improvements that children are making, for example with their speech. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder encourages children to solve simple problems and find different ways of doing things. For instance, children hide toy cars inside models that they make. The childminder encourages children to develop their thinking skills, for example she asks them if they can fit any more vehicles in and whether the tower is taller now.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very sensitive to children's individual needs. She gives children plenty of reassurance and support, and encourages them to take part in routine times, such as nappy changing. For instance, children bring their baby doll with them when it is nappy changing time. This helps children to overcome any potential barriers. All children demonstrate very good behaviour. This is because the childminder gives children very clear instructions and distracts them, which helps them to settle back into their play. Children follow good hygiene and self-care routines. For example, they know that they need to wash their hands after they have stroked Bunny, the dog. The childminder has recently made changes to the way that resources are stored. This has helped children to develop their independence skills and they freely make their own choices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills for the next stage in their learning, such as the move on to nursery and school. They listen to others, take turns and share their toys. Children are confident in the childminder's care. They settle quickly when they arrive and try to do things for themselves, such as taking off their shoes. Children make independent choices and communicate their needs and feelings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542640 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10090390 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 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Snaith, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. 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 children aged two years.

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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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