Childminder in East Riding of Yorkshire

Inspection date 15 August 2019 Previous inspection date 22 May 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder has a consistently calm and highly sensitive approach in meeting individual children's needs. Children respond positively and have extremely high levels of well-being. They develop very strong emotional bonds with the childminder. n Children play and explore with confidence and purpose. They have an excellent range of resources overall which nurtures their curiosity and love of learning. n Parents are kept well informed about children's achievements. They regularly share information about their children's learning at home. The childminder values this information and uses it, along with her own assessments, to plan for children's next steps. n The childminder works closely with settings that children also attend. There are robust arrangements for sharing information to provide consistency and continuity in children's care and learning. n Children enjoy many opportunities to develop their physical skills outside. They play

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This provision is good

ball games and learn how to navigate and control a range of wheeled toys. They learn how to make their own risk assessments, for example, as they use the steps into the garden. n The childminder works closely with local networks to develop her skills and knowledge. She demonstrates consistently good standards of teaching, but they are not yet outstanding. n There are limited opportunities for children to develop their understanding of how technology can enhance their learning.

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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 continue to identify ways to raise the levels of teaching to the highest standards, to improve the outcomes for children even further n plan more opportunities for children to find out how they can use technology to enhance and extend their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children and evaluated the impact on children's leaning and development. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection to gain their views. She also considered written testimonials from other parents. n The inspector made a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children present during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records and safeguarding procedures, such as risk assessments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to evaluate how well she meets their needs. She uses their feedback to help her identify and prioritise future improvements in her setting. The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of how to support children's continued progress from their starting points. She is proactive in seeking advice from other professionals so that children get the right support in a timely manner. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with national and local safeguarding procedures. She knows the signs that would cause her to be worried about a child's welfare. She knows how to report any concerns to the appropriate agency.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents actively contribute to identifying children's starting points in the setting. They are asked about their children's interests and development as part of the induction process. The childminder makes her own observations of children as they start. She uses all of this information to make robust assessments of what children know already. She plans activities and resources that are appropriate for children's different stages of development. Children are given many opportunities to develop their problem-solving skills, for example, as they explore which toy cars are light enough to be lifted by a pulley. They learn how to use different tools to create patterns and moulds in sand. The childminder uses her interactions with children to teach them new words and to recognise numbers and letters in the environment. Children enjoy finding the letters in their names and pointing out the number that corresponds with their age.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Parents are unanimous in praising the superb levels of care in the childminder's setting. They know that their children are safe and very happy. The childminder is an excellent role model and children learn how to treat each other and resources with the utmost respect. Children's behaviour is exemplary; they are very considerate and polite. They listen carefully as the childminder talks to them and consistently respond in a positive and thoughtful manner. The childminder teaches children about the nutritional value of different foods. They collect brambles and use them to make jam. The children find out that making jam requires a lot of sugar. Children learn that some foods are much healthier than other. The childminder uses the local amenities and groups effectively to help children learn about the wider world, beyond their own personal experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to learn. They have positive attitudes and will try different ways to achieve a desired outcome. They show a particular interest in developing their early literacy and number skills. This contributes to good preparation when they move on to school. They are happy and have good levels of physical and emotional well-being. Children enjoy finding out about their world and making new friends at local groups.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362352 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10070280 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 6 Date of previous inspection 22 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and is located in Hessle, North Humberside. She operates from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, apart from family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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