Childminder 313266

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2016 4 March 2013

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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 are very happy in the childminder's setting. They form strong emotional attachments with her, that strongly support their well-being.  Snack and mealtimes are very sociable times. The children sit together and the childminder encourages them to listen to each other as they share information, promoting good friendships between the children.  The childminder is an excellent role model. She has an extremely calm and friendly manner. Children respond to her very positively.  Children behave really well. Any minor conflicts are handled very well by the childminder. She sensitively reminds children about the need to share popular resources.  Children develop an understanding of healthy practices. They learn to wash their hands at appropriate times. They enjoy a good range of healthy snacks and drinks throughout the day. There are regular opportunities for children to play outside.  The childminder values the views of parents and children as part of her self-evaluation

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This provision is good

process. Their views directly influence her in identifying and prioritising improvements, to ensure that outcomes for children are maximised.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's continued professional development does not yet sharply focus on raising the level of teaching from good to consistently outstanding.  There are few opportunities for children to independently develop their understanding of people and communities in the wider world.

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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

 focus continued professional development on raising the good standards of teaching to consistently outstanding  develop further opportunities for children to learn about people and communities in the wider world during their self-initiated learning.

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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 carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and looked at relevant policies and procedures and evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children.  The inspector gained the views of parents through their responses to recent questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well qualified in childcare. She has fully addressed all actions from her previous inspection. She provides a well organised and purposeful environment, that is suited to the range of children who attend. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows about the local area requirements to safeguard children. She understands the signs that may cause her to be concerned about a child's welfare. She accesses relevant training to keep her policies and procedures that relate to health, safety and child protection current. The setting is safe and secure and risk assessments are regularly carried out.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that engage and delight children. She is very skilful at introducing new ideas as children play, encouraging them to develop their imaginations. For example, she suggests that some empty cardboard boxes could become a train. Children respond positively to this and they decide to go on a journey to the seaside. They are given tickets for the imaginary journey. The childminder encourages them to talk about the animals they might see on the way. The childminder's observations of children's learning and development are used well to identify their progress over time. Parents are fully involved from the start. The childminder values the information they share about their children's prior learning. She uses this to identify children's starting points and to plan what they need to learn next. There is an effective two-way flow of information to support children's learning, both at home and in the setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show a strong sense of belonging in the setting. They freely access a range of quality resources that generally supports their learning across the areas of learning. The childminder knows the children extremely well. She ensures that the available resources provide many opportunities for children to follow their current interests. Even the youngest children show good levels of cooperation as they play together. Children enjoy spending time in the garden, where they continue to enjoy a broad range of resources. Their physical development is well supported as they push toys, such as pushchairs and ride wheeled vehicles. The children know and enjoy the daily routine, which supports them in feeling emotionally secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children demonstrate high levels of involvement and enjoyment in their play and learning. They have a 'can do' approach when faced with new challenges and are confident to ask for help, when needed. Children make good progress over time, especially in their communication and literacy skills. They develop the key skills and attitudes that foster a love of learning. They are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313266 Local authority Kingston upon Hull Inspection number 1042770 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Hull. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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