Childminder in Kingston upon Hull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2016 18 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

 Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home. Their laughter, eagerness to explore and excitement to play and learn are evident. They develop secure friendships and show genuine care and affection for one another.  The quality of teaching is good and at times outstanding. The childminder uses a range of effective teaching techniques to support and challenge children.  The childminder creates a calm and reassuring atmosphere for young children, in which they are able to feel at home. She helps children to feel emotionally secure and helps to develop their confidence so they can become independent learners.  The good partnership working established with parents and other professionals ensures that children are provided with consistency in their care and learning. Parents speak highly of the childminder's standards of care and of the good level of information and communication which the childminder shares with them.

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This provision is good

 The childminder shows a strong commitment to improving her practice and to her own professional development. She has an effective system for the evaluation of her setting and sets clear targets for continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children enough opportunities to develop their own ideas when they are creating and making things.  The childminder has identified plans and ideas to further develop her good outdoor learning area for those children who prefer to learn outside.

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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

 give children the support and encouragement they need to develop their own ideas when they are creating and making, in order to further support their creative development  implement the plans for the outdoor area to further promote the interests for those children who prefer to learn outside.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of her suitability and qualifications.  The inspector reviewed written feedback submitted by parents and considered their views.  The inspector and the childminder completed a joint evaluation of a learning activity.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder shows a secure knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe. She is clear about the correct reporting procedures if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder uses effective systems to monitor the progress children are making in all areas of learning. She has successfully completed a relevant qualification and she has a thorough understanding of how to promote young children's learning. The childminder provides a good level of support for children as they move to other settings, or to school. She has effective partnerships with other settings. This helps children to benefit from continuity during times of change.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations well to assess children's learning and to identify next steps which help with her future planning. She skilfully adapts and reshapes activities to provide high-quality interactions and learning opportunities for all children in her care. This contributes to all children making good progress. Children enjoy inviting others to share their play ideas. They solve simple problems together and develop their communication and thinking skills as they play. The childminder uses props and resources to engage children very effectively when they share stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Effective settling-in procedures help the childminder to gain a good knowledge and understanding of children's care needs and their interests. This helps to secure trusting relationships and positive emotional attachments from the outset. Children gain the confidence and motivation to explore and play independently, showing an interest in their learning. Children know what is expected of them and behave very well. They play together and show increasing consideration for one another. Children enjoy learning about healthy lifestyles. For example, they make healthy choices as they decide on their food and drink for snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning, from their starting points. They are developing the key skills required for starting school. For example, children develop an interest in early literacy. They enjoy using pens and pencils with growing confidence to write their names and draw their own pictures. They join in with stories and identify words which rhyme. Children show developing skills in mathematics when they count and use number names in their play. They learn to listen, follow instructions and develop independence in tasks, such as putting on their own shoes. Children are helped to develop a respect for the different needs and ideas of others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 503160 Local authority Kingston upon Hull Inspection number 847968 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Hull. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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