Childminder EY489824

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 October 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 has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She observes and assesses children's learning to help her identify what they need to learn next.  Settling-in sessions are effective in promoting children's emotional needs when they first start attending.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder and openly show their affection towards her. They go to her for cuddles and approach her for comfort, as they need it.  Children develop good communication skills. The childminder skilfully models language throughout the day. She repeats words and actions and gives a running commentary on what they are doing to promote their early speaking and listening skills.  Parents make positive and complimentary comments about the childminder. They say how much their children enjoy attending and the good range of activities she provides for them. Parents comment positively about the good progress their children make and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide children with many opportunities to learn outdoors to extend their learning and skills further.  Although the childminder reflects on her provision well, she has not fully developed systems to use the views of parents to help her further improve her service.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to learn outside, particularly for those who prefer to learn outdoors  refine self-evaluation processes further to include the views of parents to help identify areas for future improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the persons living in the household.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She knows exactly who to contact should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder supervises the children well and regularly checks her home and garden to help ensure that there are no potential hazards and to keep children safe. The childminder reads extensively and undertakes a wide range of online training to increase her knowledge and help develop her skills. The childminder monitors children's development closely. This means she is able to identify any gaps in children's learning and take prompt action to address them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from the childminder's effective teaching. She is very positive and encouraging during her interactions with them. She offers the children a wide range of age-appropriate toys and resources that they can access independently. This helps to give them the freedom to make choices about their own play. Children enjoy using scoops to fill assorted sized containers with coloured rice. They listen intently to the sound the rice makes when the childminder shakes the container. The childminder plays alongside children to guide and extend their learning successfully. She shows interest in what children have to say, encouraging them to use their emerging language confidently. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's progress that she bases well on her regular observations. Children enjoy outings into the local community and visit the local park, shops and library, which helps to promote their understanding of the world around

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers detailed information about children from parents before they start. This helps her to understand what children already know, can do and enjoy. Children settle quickly and easily into her care. The childminder values information from home, which helps her to meet each child's needs well. Children are beginning to develop an awareness of healthy lifestyles. They know the routine for washing hands before snack time and they enjoy choosing their own fruit. Children behave well and learn to share and take turns. The childminder offers consistent praise and encouragement, which helps to build their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children are inquisitive, motivated to learn and are becoming confident communicators. Children develop a keen interest in literacy. They enjoy making marks and develop a love of books. Children have opportunities to meet with other children of a similar age and develop their social skills. All children are acquiring the necessary skills for their future learning and the eventual move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489824 Local authority Kingston upon Hull Inspection number 1020509 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Monday to Friday, all year round from 8am to 6pm, except for 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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