Childminder in Kingston upon Hull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2015 Not applicable

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Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge and understanding to be able to carry out the progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder does not ensure that the educational programmes provide a broad range of experiences that supports children to make good progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder does not observe children regularly enough or use the information that she collects to assess children's learning and plan activities that provide challenge.  The childminder does not organise the learning environment well enough, so that children can be more independent and help themselves to the resources that they want and need.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder gives priority to helping children acquire communication and language skills in English and their home language. This enhances all areas of their learning and development.  Children form secure attachments to the childminder and her assistant, who are warm and caring towards them. As a result, children are confident in their care and well- prepared emotionally for the next stage in their learning, such as the move onto school.  The childminder understands how to safeguard and promote children's welfare. She knows the potential signs of abuse and who to contact if she is concerned about a child's well-being.  The childminder develops good relationships with parents and they communicate with each other well. This means that children's needs are quickly identified and met.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years is completed when appropriate and shared with parents  ensure that a broad range of experiences, which supports children to make good progress across all seven areas of learning, is provided

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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

 observe and assess children in their play and learning on a more regular basis, and plan challenging activities for each child based on these observations and assessments  organise the learning environment more effectively, so that children can be independent and help themselves to the resources that they want and need.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all adult members of the household.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's learning files, qualifications and a selection of policies and procedures.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder collects all the relevant information that she needs from parents when children start in the setting. She encourages parents to provide information about children's learning and development from home, to help to build a clear picture of each child. Parents continue to communicate well with the childminder. Details of children's days are recorded by the childminder and shared with parents to ensure children's needs are met. Parents also share information about children's learning at home. For example, the childminder supports children's home language in the setting. She asks parents about new words that their children are learning. This means that she can support progress in their home language as well as in English and gaps in learning are closing. The childminder has started to observe children. She takes photographs and videos of them engaged in play. However, these observations are not yet regular enough. As a result,

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who attend. This requires improvement

teaching is not consistently good and does not always challenge children's learning and development. The childminder has some knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, she does not have sufficient knowledge and understanding to carry out the progress check for children aged between two and three years.

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requires improvement

Parents and children are greeted warmly as they arrive in the setting. As a result of this, children are happy and secure in the care of the childminder and her assistant. The childminder provides children with a good base, from where they are beginning to explore. The environment is safe for children because the childminder identifies and takes action to minimise risks in her home. There are plenty of toys for children to play with. However, the childminder does not organise the playroom well enough, so that children have opportunities to fully develop their independence. For example, children cannot always find the resources that they want and need because large toy boxes are very full and resources are hidden out of sight.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder does not ensure that she offers a broad range of experiences. This means that children are not yet fully supported to make good progress across all areas of learning and development. The childminder and her assistant can recognise strengths in their practice. The childminder is keen to improve and can identify areas that she wants to develop, such as behaviour management. She is aware that she needs to supervise and provide training for her assistant. The childminder seeks support from the local authority and regularly attends a childminding group at the local children's centre. She uses this group as an opportunity to work with and observe other childminders. This helps her to gain ideas that she can use with children back in her own setting. Parents are happy with the service that the childminder provides for them and their children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435487 Local authority Kingston upon Hull Inspection number 956263 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Hull. She operates all year round, from 7am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She also offers overnight care and is registered to work with an assistant.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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