Childminder EY333986

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 December 2017 25 February 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 demonstrate they feel safe in the childminder's care. They are self-assured and explore the environment confidently. The childminder supports children's self-esteem well. She praises children and they clearly enjoy their time spent with the childminder.  The childminder monitors children's progress. She uses information from observations and assessments of children's progress to identify and close any gaps in learning.  The well-qualified childminder understands how children learn. She uses children's interests to plan meaningful and stimulating activities that interest and excite them. Children choose from a range of good-quality resources as they extend their learning through meaningful play and adult-led activities.  Children maintain high concentration levels and are absorbed in their play. They learn to manipulate tools as they make marks during a painting activity. They use mathematical language during everyday interactions with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather specific information from parents about their children's existing skills and knowledge when they first start. This means that initial assessments of children's capabilities and skills do not always represent a rich and full record of children's starting points on entry.  The childminder thinks about what she does and makes plans to continually improve her provision. However, she does not routinely ask for parents' opinions of the service she provides. This means that they are not always given opportunities to contribute to the childminder's self-evaluation.

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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

 gather more information from parents about what their children know and can do when they first start and use this information to enhance initial assessments of children's skills and abilities  provide more opportunities for parents to offer their views and opinions of the childminding service and reflect on this information when making plans for future improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. She checked a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector evaluated an adult-led activity and considered the impact of the childminder's quality of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed through written testimonials.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector talked with the childminder and interacted with children at various times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder completes all mandatory training and holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. She engages in additional training when possible so that children benefit from knowledge that is current and up to date. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the procedure she must follow in the event that she has concerns about a child. She conducts regular fire evacuation practices and understands how to identify and minimise potential dangers to children. The childminder works in partnership with local schools and parents. She provides parents with regular updates about their children's progress. Parents feed back that they are happy and confident with the childminder's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder motivates children to extend their understanding of the world beyond their immediate experiences. She talks to them about a planned visit to a local aquarium and children demonstrate that they are visibly excited about this. Children correctly identify the colours of toy fish as the childminder skilfully extends their learning. She is animated and enthusiastic in her teaching style. Children enjoy expressing their creativity through craft activities. They use small-muscle skills as they make a fish collage using paper plates and sequins. The childminder supports children's understanding of mathematical concepts well. She counts as she helps children stack wooden shapes to construct a high tower. Children thoroughly enjoy knocking down the tower and re- building it.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She demonstrates the values she wishes children to learn. Children of all ages develop empathy, respect and they behave well. Children are provided with opportunities to benefit from regular physical exercise in the fresh air. They play on ride-on toys in the childminder's garden and visit the nearby park. The childminder encourages children to choose healthy snacks, such as fruit. She responds to their care needs swiftly and understands their emotional needs well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn the attitudes and dispositions they need when the time comes to start school. Older children learn to be independent. They put on their own coats and shoes, pour their own drinks and wash their hands unaided. Younger children learn to feed themselves with confidence. They are self-assured as they make choices and express their feelings and thoughts. Toddlers have high concentration levels and are absorbed in their play. They develop an enjoyment of stories and books. Children are effective communicators. Young children take turns in conversations and sing nursery rhymes quietly to themselves. Babies are provided with a range of resources that help stimulate their interest. They are encouraged to explore as they investigate treasure baskets filled with contents that stimulate their senses. Children clearly enjoy their time spent at the childminder's home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333986 Local authority Kingston upon Hull Inspection number 1064865 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Hull. The childminder works Monday to Thursday from 7am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare 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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Telephone number

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