Childminder in Kingston upon Hull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2015 6 April 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder meticulously shares children's progress and activities they have been involved in, so parents can continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder provides a good range of activities for children that cover all areas of learning well. Children are motivated to learn and gain important skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.  The childminder gets to know children well. She treats each one as an individual and develops close and trusting relationships with them.  The childminder uses information that parents pass on from outside agencies, to help her in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.  Children are safeguarded well. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe and she knows the procedures for reporting any concerns about a child's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of all opportunities to extend children's early reading skills.  The childminder has not yet established the most effective ways to share information about children's learning with providers with whom she shares children's care.

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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

 extend the range of ways that children's early reading skills are promoted so that they make rapid progress in this area of learning  strengthen the arrangements for sharing information about children's learning with providers with whom children's care is shared.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed the childminder and children in the downstairs rooms of the house.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's records and policies and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and all people living on the premises.  The inspector made observations of, and discussed the outcome of, a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of written comments from parents provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She understands each child's capabilities and is confident in her teaching. The childminder tracks each child's development and plans for the next steps in their learning. She has made links with other settings children attend. However, she does not gather precise information about what other providers know about children's development to aid her even further in assessing children's overall progress. The childminder adapts her practice to ensure all children are included in the activities she provides. She successfully uses a range of age-appropriate teaching strategies. She gives children time to explore and develop their ideas and knows when to join in to extend their learning further. For example, older children are encouraged to count and learn about simple calculation as they play. The childminder supports children to become confident communicators. She engages children of all ages in

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who attend. This is good

conversation and initiates songs and rhymes to help very young children learn through repetition. She reads stories with lots of expression, which contributes to children developing good listening skills. Overall, children make good progress. However, there is less emphasis on using a wide range of methods to develop children's early reading skills. For example, they have few opportunities to see words written down in their environment.

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good

Children are confident in the childminder's care. She ensures their individual needs are met and that the care they receive is consistent with their home life. This helps children to feel emotionally secure. Children behave well. Their confidence and self-esteem is high as the childminder consistently recognises their achievements with praise and encouragement. Children keep healthy and thrive. Outdoor play is incorporated into the daily routine, and varied and nutritious meals ensure that children eat healthily. The childminder prepares children well emotionally for their move to school. They are eager and excited to start the next stage in their learning when the time comes.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She continually monitors the quality of her service, taking into account the views of parents. She knows what is working well. Parents' comments about the service are very positive. The childminder regularly reflects on the quality of her teaching and that of her assistant. She uses reading and research to improve her knowledge of how to support particular aspects of children's learning. She shares her findings with her assistant. Further training courses are arranged, such as first aid to keep their practice up to date. This contributes to enhancing the outcomes for children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414373 Local authority Kingston upon Hull Inspection number 851515 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the Kingswood area of Hull. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 6.30am to 5.30pm except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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