Childminder in Kingston upon Hull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 August 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 demonstrate a strong sense of well-being and positive self-esteem in the childminder's setting. They make choices about where they want to play and they select resources independently. The childminder encourages children to play together, which nurtures friendships and cooperation between them.  The childminder continually reflects upon her practice. She actively seeks the views of parents and children and values their feedback. She uses all of this information to continue to develop and improve her setting.  Children show good levels of imagination and creativity in their talk and play. The childminder supports children to develop these skills even more through her carefully chosen comments and questions.  Children's behaviour is good. Any minor disagreements are very well managed by the childminder and children learn the importance of sharing popular resources and taking turns.  Children frequently visit local groups where they enjoy further opportunities to progress

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This provision is good

in their learning. The childminder plans walks around the local area to help children learn about their own community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use parents' knowledge of children's prior learning and development to support her in identifying their starting points.  There are limited opportunities for younger children to develop their understanding of technology.

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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

 ask parents about children's prior learning and development as part of induction arrangements, in order to foster strong learning partnerships between the setting and home right from the start  provide further opportunities for younger children to develop their knowledge and skills in technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector took account of the views of parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of how to create a setting that supports all children's care and learning. She regularly evaluates how well she is meeting the needs of children. She accesses relevant training to improve her knowledge and skills. Children's progress over time is carefully monitored and recorded. Generally, parents are fully involved in their children's learning, which creates strong partnerships between home and the setting. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Policies and procedures, such as safeguarding and risk assessments, are in place and consistently followed. The childminder fully understands the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the appropriate actions to take. The childminder has established effective ways to share relevant information with other settings that children also attend. She understands how to seek help from other professionals to close any gaps in children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good teacher. She plans activities that are appropriate for children's different stages of development and their approaches to learning. Children have time to make independent choices in their play to develop their own ideas. For example, they spontaneously organise an egg hunt in the garden and take it in turns to hide and hunt for them. The childminder enhances children's learning in different ways. She introduces new resources to children and demonstrates how they can use them to support their learning. The children learn how to compare the weights of different objects by using a set of scales. The childminder engages children in stories by providing props to help them be actively involved. Children have their favourite books and the childminder quickly responds to requests from them to read these together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong attachments with the childminder. She is calm and consistent in her approach and is very responsive to children's care needs. Children learn about differences between themselves and others and how it is important to treat others with respect. The childminder teaches them about the wider world through providing a diverse range of resources and planned activities. For example, they taste a range of foods from around the world. Healthy snacks and opportunities for fresh air and physical play all contribute to children developing healthy lifestyle habits. Children learn the importance of taking care of themselves, such as washing their hands properly at appropriate times.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children consistently demonstrate high levels of motivation to learn. They are happy and very confident about their strengths and know when they require some help in their learning. They enjoy spending time together, sharing ideas and collaborating in their play. They make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children have the skills and abilities that will help them succeed as they move on to school. Their strengths in communication, literacy and mathematics provide firm foundations so they are ready for future challenges.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482701 Local authority Kingston upon Hull Inspection number 994581 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 4 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

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

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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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