Childminder EY474679

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2016 Not applicable

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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

 Children benefit from a wide range of play resources to support their learning and development. The childminder and her assistant know children's next steps in learning. They bring these into interactions and activities. This extends children's learning and helps them to achieve, which motivates them to repeat and persist.  Children behave well. The childminder and her assistant set consistent boundaries for expected behaviour. This helps children to understand their own and others' feelings and learn to share and take turns.  Teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of child development. The childminder monitors children's good progress and identifies any gaps in their learning. She acts swiftly to obtain further support from relevant professionals.  Children settle well and develop secure trusting relationships with the childminder and her assistant. This inspires children to freely explore and investigate in a welcoming and

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This provision is good

stimulating environment. Children are happy and confident to express themselves.  The childminder is keen to develop her service. She seeks out and acts on advice. The childminder and her assistant attend regular training to enhance their knowledge. Their plans for improvement are well targeted to strengthen their practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully gather in-depth information from parents about children's achievements, interests and learning at home, on an ongoing basis.  Parents are not regularly asked to contribute to the childminder's evaluation of practice, so they can give their ideas for future developments.

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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 strategies to help parents share what they know their children can do at home, on an ongoing basis  improve systems for seeking the views of parents that inform self-evaluation and help identify further areas for future development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding. She completed a joint observation with the childminder and looked at the children's learning and development files.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's and her assistant's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of all people living and working on the premises.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and a selection of policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector read references from a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good awareness of child protection procedures and they recognise the possible signs that children may be at risk from harm. They work well together, supervise children well and create a safe environment for them to play in. The childminder is organised and maintains all the required, and many additional, records and documents. The childminder has a good understanding about developing relationships with others who are involved in the care and learning of the children. This helps to ensure that children's emerging and ongoing needs are supported effectively. The childminder supervises the work of her assistant well, to ensure there is consistency of care and learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant support children's communication and language skills well. Children talk competently and make links to their ideas during activities. They show high levels of curiosity and imagination. Children spend long periods of time exploring the play dough and enjoy requesting stories. The childminder and her assistant enhance all children's learning further by using appropriate questions and explanations to help clarify children's understanding. Children concentrate and listen carefully as the assistant reads a story. He encourages them to talk about what they have heard, which helps to reinforce their learning. Children respond well, showing they can express themselves effectively in a range of situations. The childminder and assistant teach children well. Feedback from parents is positive. The childminder gathers initial information from parents and offers additional support to help meet the individual needs of children. She encourages parents

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

to regularly view their children's learning and development files so they are aware of their progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Effective settling-in procedures help the childminder to gather information about children's care needs, abilities and individual interests. Children are interested and keen to learn in this welcoming setting. They demonstrate positive relationships with their friends and adults. Children play alongside one another and communicate their ideas successfully. Children's behaviour is managed very efficiently. The childminder and her assistant offer consistent praise and encouragement as children play. They are good role models and remind children of their expectations and boundaries. Children make independent choices about their play. They are confident to try new experiences and to follow their own ideas. Children are fully supported to develop good health and hygiene practices. The childminder and her assistant effectively support children's social skills. Children are polite, well behaved and respectful towards others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They are highly engaged, motivated and active learners. Children's mathematical understanding and literacy development are effectively supported. This helps them to develop the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474679 Local authority Kingston upon Hull Inspection number 966019 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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