Childminder EY487294

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 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

 Children settle quickly into the childminder's care and form close bonds with her. Children show they feel secure and happy in her care and enjoy involving her in their play. They are keen and motivated well to join in with activities and approach their play with enthusiasm. Children make good progress.  Partnerships with parents are good. Parents contribute to initial assessments that help the childminder to establish a baseline. They then share ongoing information about their children's development at home. The childminder monitors children's assessments closely to check their progress and effectively shares this information with parents.  The childminder understands how children learn, overall. She regularly reviews her play provision and effectively revitalises the play areas while children play. This creates a wider range of stimulating experiences for children.  The childminder is keen to develop her service. She actively seeks out ways to enrich

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This provision is good

her provision. She also looks for online training. She attends local training to enhance her knowledge. Her plans for improvement are well targeted to strengthen her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not always consider how children of different ages can be fully involved in taking part in planned activities together.  The childminder identifies many next steps for children's learning, however, these are, occasionally, not focused or highly responsive to their needs and not precise enough to challenge them even further.

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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

 review the organisation of planned activities for younger children to help them become even more deeply involved in activities with others  focus the next steps in children's individual learning even more precisely that meets their needs and continually challenges them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children. She spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written feedback.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of all people living on the premises.  The inspector looked at a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. She also looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and their assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder remains up to date with changes in safeguarding legislation. She knows the reporting procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Effective policies, risk assessments and procedures underpin her safe practice. Children are supervised well as they play and explore. This helps her to ensure that children are safe in her home and when on outings. The childminder understands about supporting children's moves on to the next stage in their education, such as school or nursery.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She effectively tracks their progress and identifies areas where they may need additional support. Overall, the childminder plans activities to ensure children enjoy a variety of experiences. For example, she carefully arranges dinosaurs with a wide range of other resources, such as false grass, play dough and blocks. Children are inspired to make marks in the dough and act out dinosaur movements. This stimulates children's imaginary play and curiosity. Younger children enjoy exploring and investigating pots and pans. They carefully match lids and bang them together to make sounds, helping promote their physical development. Children explore push-button toys, learning that when they press or turn the buttons, the toy lights up and plays music. This helps promote their use of technology, their understanding of the world and improves their small-muscle skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a homely, welcoming and caring environment. Children are happy and confident and have a good relationship with the childminder. Their good health and well-being are successfully promoted. They learn about good hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and participate in a variety of physical activities outdoors and in the local community. The childminder is a good role model and praises children often. This helps them gain confidence and positive self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well for their age and stage of development. This includes children who speak English as an additional language. They are forming good early friendships and make secure relationships. Children behave well. They are eager to help and demonstrate that they are very familiar with the daily routine, helping support their independence and social skills. Children have good listening skills. They follow instructions well and have good opportunities to develop their interest in books. They are developing good communication and language skills. Younger children are very vocal. Children are gaining the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487294 Local authority Kingston upon Hull Inspection number 1009526 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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 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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Telephone number

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