Childminder in Kingston upon Hull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2017 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

 The childminder observes children's play and monitors their development. Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for their move on to school.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She adjusts how she talks as appropriate for each child to help develop their emerging language ability.  Children visit different parts of their community, including the Chinese and Polish supermarkets. They are learning about people, similarities and differences between themselves and others.  Children have good opportunities to explore and learn new information about the natural world and living things. For example, they enjoy visits to public aquariums to observe tropical fish, bugs and penguins.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not found highly successful ways to engage parents consistently in her effective self-evaluation to help her identify further areas for improvement.  The childminder does not consistently target her ongoing professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.  The childminder does not routinely share information with parents about what children are learning next in order to help them guide their children's learning at home.

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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

 enhance the self-evaluation process even further and involve parents more fully in identifying where aspects of the setting can be improved  extend the programme of professional development to make the best use of opportunities to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning  share information with parents more regularly about what children are learning next, in order to help them guide their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends child protection training and has a good awareness of local safeguarding procedures. She keeps up to date with changes to legislation and has a secure knowledge of the wider issues surrounding child protection. The childminder understands her responsibility with regard to protecting children who may be at risk from harmful situations. She maintains a clean and safe home and takes appropriate steps to help minimise any possible hazards to children. The childminder is aware of the benefits of sharing information with other colleagues. She takes part in video conferences to find ways to support children to be emotionally ready for their future education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy making sounds and experiment with ways of changing them. For example, toddlers and older children create music by banging household objects with spoons and other tools. Older children use language to describe the sounds they make, such as loud, and follow instructions to make quiet noises. The childminder promotes children's listening and attention skills well. Older children have fun playing guessing games and the childminder uses gestures as additional cues to support children's success when required. They listen attentively in a range of situations and enthusiastically respond to questions about their experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have occasions to develop their personal and social skills. They attend playgroups and build confidence to make new friends with children of a similar age. Children enjoy visits to the local library and café. They learn about the world and gain an understanding of different occupations and people that help them. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. They visit duck ponds and test their physical skills when using climbing areas at the local park. Children learn the importance of safe hygiene routines and healthy eating and drinking habits. They are encouraged to be independent and manage their personal care needs relative to their age. Children's behaviour is good and they are learning to share and take turns with their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy role play and are provided with opportunities to re-enact their real-life experiences. They show an interest in toys with buttons and flaps and are beginning to learn how to operate them. Children move their body to the sounds that musical toys make. They are encouraged to count and learn how to select a small number of objects from a group through everyday routines. These skills support children in becoming motivated learners in readiness for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484612 Local authority Kingston upon Hull Inspection number 1003701 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 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 5. She provides funded early education for two- , 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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