Childminder EY475494

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 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 make good progress as they are engaged and motivated in their play and learning. The childminder and the assistant support all children's development through child-initiated and structured activities. This enhances children's interests.  There are strong partnerships with parents and others who are involved in the care and learning of children. This ensures that children receive support and consistency and continuity in their learning and development.  Children are happy and confident to express themselves. The warm, welcoming and stimulating learning environment enhances children's independence as they select their choice of resource. This helps children to feel safe and secure in their play.  Both the childminder and the assistant are qualified and regularly access training. The quality of their teaching is good. They are knowledgeable practitioners and have a very good awareness of how young children learn and develop.

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This provision is good

 The childminder and the assistant have a clear vision. Aspirations for the setting and action plans to drive forward improvements are in place.  Detailed observations of children's learning are used effectively to monitor their progress closely. This ensures any gaps in learning are identified and targets are focused to support children's emerging developmental needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are missed opportunities to promote the correct pronunciation of words, to further support children's developing vocabulary and language.  Some activities do not give children a chance to respond and answer questions, extending and helping them go beyond what they already know.

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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 opportunities for children to hear the correct pronunciation of words  improve questioning skills that extend children's thinking and learning even further.

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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 observed the childminder's and the assistant's interaction with the children. She spoke to them and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's and assistant's qualifications and training certificates. She also checked evidence of the childminder's and assistant'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 risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. She also looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and children's assessment records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding. She took account of the views of parents through their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant can identify the potential signs of abuse and know who they should contact should they have concerns. This helps keep children safe. The childminder monitors the educational programmes, the quality of observation, assessment and teaching. She supervises the work of her assistant well, to ensure practice is at a consistently high level. This has a positive impact on children's learning and well-being. The childminder and her assistant have formed successful relationships with the schools that children move on to and other settings they attend. They share developmental information, to provide consistency for children's care and learning. Parent's feedback is positive about the care and education their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant effectively promote children's learning and development through a variety of interesting and stimulating activities. They know children well and plan activities that are exciting to them. This motivates children to explore and arouses their interests further. Children show good levels of independence and they are willing to try activities. They have a go and show curiosity when exploring the learning environment, indoors and outside. Children enjoy listening to and joining in with singing activities. This helps to support their listening and attention skills. Children are enthusiastic and drawn into the whole experience. Children develop good mathematical skills. They competently recognise numbers and sort and match objects. Partnerships with parents are good. Parents contribute to initial assessments and give information about children's ongoing achievements. They are kept well informed about their children's progress. Children who

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

speak English as an additional language are supported well and make good progress in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well. They build secure attachments and bonds, which promote their well- being and independence. A well embedded key-person system is in place and the childminder and assistant are good role models. They deploy themselves well and use consistently agreed strategies. This provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the outdoor area. The childminder and her assistant supervise them closely while they experiment and develop their physical skills. They ensure children are safe and secure and risks are effectively managed. Children display good balance and coordination skills. The childminder and her assistant discuss the importance of handwashing and eating healthily and this helps support children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. Children are supported to acquire the key skills and capacity to develop and learn effectively. This helps them to be ready for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475494 Local authority Kingston upon Hull Inspection number 974105 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20

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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 works alongside two assistants, one full time and one occasionally. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She supports a number of children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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