Butler, Linda Melanie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2015 19 May 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is a caring and kind practitioner. Children form strong bonds with her very quickly. They are happy and settled, which positively promotes their well-being.  The childminder is well qualified in childcare. She has a good understanding of how young children develop and learn, and their progress is good.  Children's safety and welfare are prioritised. The childminder has robust risk assessments in place to minimise any risks in the home and on visits in the local area.  Children's good behaviour is praised by the childminder. She sensitively reminds children that they need to share popular resources. Children are encouraged to play games together, which helps to promote friendly relationships in the setting.  The childminder reflects upon the effectiveness of her provision, seeking the views of parents and children. She uses all of this information to prioritise future improvements.

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This provision is good

 Children enjoy a good range of healthy snacks and drinks. The childminder gives parents helpful information on how to provide a variety of balanced packed lunches for children.  The childminder's home is welcoming and inclusive. She knows about all children's current interests through her observations and talking to parents. She provides resources and activities based on these interests to support their progress, so children are eager to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes directs planned activities too much so that children do not have opportunities to show what they can achieve independently.  There are fewer opportunities for children to learn about how people's lives differ from their own in the wider world.

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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

 enhance opportunities for planned activities to allow children to demonstrate what they can do independently, to further enhance their confidence as capable learners  provide further opportunities for children to learn about people's lives beyond the local community, to help them understand the diversity of the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed children's learning and development with the childminder. She looked at children's records and the childminder's planning.  The inspector looked at a range of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and risk assessments.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials and questionnaires obtained by the childminder.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of a planned activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has addressed the recommendations raised at her last inspection. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs that may cause concern about a child's welfare and the appropriate actions to take. She updates her safeguarding training regularly, to ensure her knowledge is up to date and meets current requirements. She follows her policies and procedures to maintain a safe and secure environment for children. The childminder continues to develop her knowledge and teaching skills to further support children's care and learning. She attends training events and has established partnerships with other professionals in the area.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a range of interesting activities to support children's learning and development. She uses her observations effectively to plan for children's next steps in learning. Children's communication skills are very well supported. She responds to children's different ways of communicating, teaching them new words and talking to them while they play. Children have good opportunities to learn about the natural world, both in the garden and through reading books together. The childminder values the strong partnerships she has with parents. She asks them about children's learning and interests at home as part of induction arrangements. There is a two-way exchange of information about children's achievements between parents and the childminder. This enables her to help support children and they make good progress towards the early learning goals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a calm and positive role model, praising children's efforts and achievements. Children are becoming confident and self-motivated learners. They enjoy their time in the childminder's home. The childminder ensures that resources and activities interest the different ages of children who attend. Resources are freely accessible, even for the youngest children, which encourages them to become increasingly independent. The childminder is very responsive to children's care needs. She has flexible routines that support children's well-being. She observes when children need to be active or have a rest and responds to these needs straight away. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active and enjoy fresh air which helps to encourage a positive attitude to healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points across all areas of learning. The childminder is a skilful teacher, who knows how to motivate children through providing interesting and enjoyable learning challenges. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning. They have acquired the key skills they need as they move on, which includes being ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313360 Local authority Kingston upon Hull Inspection number 868136 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Hull. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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

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