Childminder in Kingston upon Hull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 April 2018 28 April 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 taken positive actions since her last inspection to address identified weaknesses. For example, parents' and children's views now support her in evaluating the quality of her provision.  Children behave well. The childminder praises children's efforts, which supports their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder provides a welcoming and well-organised setting. Even the youngest children can make choices about where they play and the resources they will use.  The childminder supports children's early communication skills well. She is very responsive to the different ways children express their needs and ideas.  The childminder has established strong links with local schools that children also attend so that relevant information is shared to provide continuity and consistency in their care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make clear links between assessments of what children know and can do and their next steps in learning.  Although the childminder asks parents about children's prior learning as they start at her setting, she has not found effective ways to continue collecting information about children's learning at home to support her planning 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

 focus even more precisely on what children need to learn next to ensure they make the best possible progress over time  develop ways to continue gathering information from parents about children's learning at home that help support and enhance planned activities and experiences for each child.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation of her provision and how she gains the views of parents and children to support her in identifying strengths and areas to improve.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector looked at the parts of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector and the childminder discussed how she works in partnership with parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder improves her knowledge and skills by accessing relevant training and network events. For example, she recently attended training on ways to support children's mathematical development. As a result, the childminder now uses a range of stories to help children develop their problem-solving skills and knowledge of numbers. The childminder has robust policies and procedures in place to support the health and safety of children. She ensures that her assistant is well supported in her role through supervision meetings and training. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the signs that would cause her to be concerned about a child's welfare. She knows how to report any concerns and ensures her assistant is kept informed about current safeguarding developments.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder joins in with children as they play. Her interactions are purposeful and support children's understanding. For example, when children play with a small-world ark, she teaches them the names of the animals. She sings songs to children and encourages them to join in. Children enjoy developing their technological skills as they press buttons to create different sounds. They keep on trying even when they have not been successful in their first attempt. Children are encouraged to make choices about where they want to play. They enjoy time in the garden and visits to the local park where they have access to a good range of equipment to help develop their physical skills. The childminder keeps parents informed about the activities children have enjoyed during the day. She shares her observations of children's play with parents to support learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder understands the importance of helping children quickly settle into her setting. She ensures that induction arrangements are personalised. She invites parents to visit her setting with their children prior to starting. She gathers useful information from parents to help her support children's care needs and routines. Children build strong emotional bonds with the childminder. As children prepare to move on to school, the childminder organises visits so that children meet their teachers and become familiar with a new environment. The childminder teaches children about foods that support healthy lifestyles and how they are sourced. Children enjoy trying different fruits and vegetables that the childminder provides and that they grow in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress over time. They understand how their behaviour affects others and the importance of treating each other with respect. They are confident to communicate their needs and ideas. Children show high levels of engagement during their play. They acquire the key skills and attitudes to learning that serve them well as they prepare to move on to new and exciting challenges at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436641 Local authority Kingston upon Hull Inspection number 1107784 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 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder occasionally 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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