Childminder in Kingston upon Hull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2016 20 May 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not plan effectively to meet the needs and interests of each child. Children do not have sufficient opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge across all areas of learning.  Opportunities for children to initiate and lead their own learning are very limited.  The childminder is not consistent in her approach to helping children learn how to manage their own behaviour.  The childminder does not maximise opportunities to support all children's developing communication skills.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has forged good links with the local school that some children attend.  Partnerships with parents are positive. Parents' views are important to the childminder and help her to identify future improvements as part of her self-evaluation.  The safeguarding actions from the last inspection have been fully addressed.  Children have opportunities to explore the local community and learn about the wider world.  Children demonstrate good attachments with the childminder which generally support their emotional well-being.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve and extend the quality of the educational programmes to provide enjoyable and challenging experiences for children across all seven areas of learning, taking account of every child's individual needs and interests 11/11/2016

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 ensure that there is an appropriate balance of adult-led and child- initiated activities to support children's confidence to lead their own learning and play 11/11/2016

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 develop more positive and consistent strategies for supporting children to manage their own behaviour effectively. 11/11/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 use opportunities more effectively to support and enhance children's developing communication skills.

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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 read testimonials and questionnaires from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at a range of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and evidence of the childminder's suitability.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder has not sufficiently improved her knowledge of how to support children's learning and development since the last inspection. This impacts upon her ability to effectively sustain children's progress from their starting points. The childminder is starting to access training and updates to improve her teaching and strengthen her skills, for example, how to support children who have special educational needs or disabilities. She is starting to provide support for her assistant through supervision meetings. The assistant has now got a relevant first-aid qualification, so she can be left in sole charge of children for up to two hours a day, if parents have given permission. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Policies and procedures have been embedded and are reviewed regularly. The childminder follows local guidance on reporting any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. She continues to have strong support from her local

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The quality of teaching is poor. The childminder does not tune into children's ideas during planned activities to engage them in their learning. She asks children questions but does not give them time to think of how they want to respond. This results in children's communication skills being poorly supported. The access to resources is limited, so children do not have sufficient opportunities to make choices about what they want to learn. The childminder has introduced daily diaries to send home so that parents know what children have done in the setting. She is starting to use observations and assessments to monitor children's progress over time and this information is shared with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not adequately support children's personal development. Children are not given appropriate opportunities to develop their independence. The learning environments inside and outside are well resourced but children have limited access to these during the day. The approach to managing children's behaviour is inconsistent so children receive mixed messages. This occasionally impacts upon their well-being and children then become disengaged with their learning. However, children generally behave well. The childminder encourages children to eat healthily. She provides a good selection of snacks during the day. Children are taken to the local park where they have opportunities to enjoy fresh air and physical exercise.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not making enough progress across all areas of learning, especially in their communication skills. This means that they are not acquiring a strong foundation to support them as they are ready to move on to new settings and school. Children do listen well and know that they need to share resources and take turns. When they have opportunities to play and explore independently they show good levels of well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436641 Local authority Kingston upon Hull Inspection number 1052712 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Hull. She operates all year round from 6am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder occasionally works with 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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