Andrea Arnold

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2018 15 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

 The childminder has a welcoming and well organised home. She provides a good range of activities and resources that captures children's interests.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder. They are treated with great care and respect and show high levels of well-being as they play.  Testimonials from parents show good levels of satisfaction. They are unanimous in their praise for the standards of care and education provided by the childminder. They are kept well informed about their children's learning.  The childminder is skilled at supporting children's progress over time. She puts much thought into her planning to help children build on what they already know.  Children behave well as they play with each other. The childminder praises their good manners, supporting their developing social skills. Children learn the importance of sharing popular resources and take turns in their play.

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This provision is good

 The childminder teaches children the importance of respecting the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although partnerships with parents are generally strong, the childminder has not developed ways to gather information about all children's learning at home.  The childminder has created fully effective links with schools that children also attend, but has less effective links with nurseries.

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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

 implement systems to enable all parents to share information about their children's learning at home so that future planning builds upon and extends what children have already achieved  strengthen links with all settings that children also attend so that relevant information can be exchanged to enhance children's learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during the inspection and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies and children's records.  The inspector spoke to children present during the inspection.  The inspector gained the views of parents through written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continuing her professional development. She accesses training and networks to gain knowledge and further develop her teaching skills. She ensures her assistant is well supported through regular meetings, in order to maintain high standards in children's care and learning. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children when evaluating the quality of her setting. This enables her to continue to meet their needs and plan future improvements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's safety and welfare. She demonstrates a good understanding of new legislation to safeguard children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children engage enthusiastically with the planned activities. For example, the childminder creates a miniature polar landscape complete with fake snow and snowballs. She teaches children the names of the animals and buildings that exist in those parts of the world. Children delight in filling containers with the snow and then pouring it out to hide the animals. These experiences enrich children's language skills and their understanding of the natural world. The childminder is very responsive to children's different ways of communicating. Consequently, children grow in confidence and feel valued. Children choose from the props provided that remind them of their favourite songs. They sing together and even the youngest children participate by joining in the actions. The childminder uses many opportunities to support children's mathematical development, for example, as they count ducks while singing a song. Children's progress is carefully

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

monitored to ensure planned activities support their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to observe what resources currently interest children. She ensures that all children can access these during the day. As a result, children are able to make their own choices and develop their play ideas with increased independence. The childminder helps children to gain an understanding of healthy practices. They know the importance of washing hands and cleaning teeth. The childminder offers children healthy snacks. She takes children outside every day for physical exercise and fresh air. The childminder ensures the daily routine meets the needs of individual children. This strongly supports children's physical and emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They have the skills and attitudes that prepare them well for the future challenges of school. They count and name shapes as they play. They use mathematical language with great confidence. Children are keen to talk about, and make links between, their play and real life experiences, such as a trip to the park. They listen well and follow instructions competently. They are very motivated to learn and show respect for each other and the resources they use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381946 Local authority Kingston upon Hull Inspection number 1065264 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 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Hull. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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