Childminder 314437

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder strives to develop trusting relationship with parents. She gets to know the children and their families very well and successfully tailors the care and education to children's individual needs. The supportive, stable environment is of clear benefit to children. This is seen in children's very settled behaviour throughout the session and when they are collected by their parents. Parents confirm that their children are making rapid progress with the childminder. They say that they feel welcome and very reassured.

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The provision is good

Children confidently make themselves at home in the welcoming and safe environment. The childminder provides a wealth of high-quality activities that are easily accessed by all children. Consequently, children make only good choices in their play and learning. For example, inspired by the various shapes and containers in the sand or flour, children pour, sift and compare amounts for a long time. They are similarly intrigued by the dinosaurs and natural materials, or the train set and play people. Importantly, the childminder involves herself in the children's play. She knows what the children are good at and what they may need extra help with. This means that she supports their learning very effectively by chatting to them as they play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is meticulous in monitoring children's development. She is attentive to what they can do and what they enjoy. This means she can quickly take children to the next level of development. For example, she spontaneously suggests a more difficult jigsaw and encourages them to count a little further while reading a story. n The childminder understands her strengths and weaknesses. She enthusiastically acts on advice and training. For example, following training, the childminder has identified a small core group of books that children know well. This successfully helps them to repeat familiar phrases and is particularly helpful for those children with communication difficulties. Children are excited as they anticipate their favourite part of the story or their favourite picture. n The childminder uses repetition effectively to emphasise correct speech and to make sure that children have understood. Children's speech improves rapidly.

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need to do better?

However, occasionally, she speaks a little too quickly for some children to follow. n The childminder knows when to intervene in children's play. For instance, she offers them vocabulary to talk about their picture. The childminder also knows when to step back. For example, she allows children time to get their own coats on or to finish a jigsaw. Children become confident, independent learners, with very good physical skills. n There is a broad range of age-appropriate books. Children enjoy books and

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12 November 2019 stories. However, it is not always easy for children to sit comfortably for lengthier periods. This is because the childminder has not organised the playroom to support this fully. n Children are proud of the warm praise they receive for their successes and their attempts. For example, they beam with pride as the childminder gives them a high five for completing a tricky jigsaw. This means that children enjoy their learning and are motivated to try again until a task is completed. Children behave very well. They happily help to tidy away and often offer a pleasant apology without any adult prompting. n Children benefit from a warm and trusting relationship with the childminder. This means that they are happy and relaxed as she attends to their personal care needs. Children go happily to have their nappy changed or have their hands wiped before lunch. n The childminder supplements children's everyday experiences effectively by

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need to do better?

providing good-quality outings. They love bus rides out to see the animals or to play at the park. Children also benefit from links with local playgroups. They develop an understanding of the world around them and their place within it.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder prioritises her safeguarding training. She confidently explains about the wider implications and influences that could have an impact on keeping children safe. The childminder keeps all information to hand should she need to secure help for children who might be at risk. She knows the families well. The childminder explains how she would be alert to any changes that could affect children's well-being at any level. She understands the processes and procedures of the local Safeguarding Children Partnership. The childminder is confident about her role and responsibility should she have any concerns about children.

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should:

n consider the layout of the environment, with a view to creating an area for sitting more comfortably, to enjoy stories together n be mindful, when speaking to children, to speak slowly and calmly, to further support children's developing language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314437 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 10062754 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 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Bridlington. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector saw all areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of care and teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning, development and welfare. n Children were included in discussions about their care and learning. n Discussions were held with the childminder about how she organises the provision and about her intentions for children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents required for the safe and effective management of the provision. This included training certificates and information about the children.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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