Childminder EY466686

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2018 22 February 2018

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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 thinks about what she does. She considers the views of parents, children and her assistant when making plans for continual improvement. The childminder has made ambitious plans to enhance her provision. For example, she intends to provide a sensory room for young children and babies in the near future.  The childminder nurtures children's self-esteem. She helps them to develop a sense of belonging and pride. The childminder and her assistant praise children and tell them how beautiful and clever they are. Children revel in the positive attention they receive.  All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are well prepared for the next stages in their learning, including those who receive funded early education. Children develop skills that enhance their growing independence.  Children learn where nutritious food comes from, and they enjoy planting strawberries

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This provision is good

and sweetcorn, in addition to flowers, in the childminder's separate allotment area.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not updated her own and her assistant's existing knowledge of how children learn, to help to enhance teaching practice to the highest level.  The childminder's home is a welcoming, stimulating and well-organised learning environment. However, she does not consistently provide a quiet space for young children who prefer to rest and sleep in quieter surroundings.

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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

 enhance current knowledge of how children learn and raise teaching practice to the highest level  provide an area for children who prefer to rest and sleep in quieter surroundings.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views and opinions expressed by parents in recently completed written feedback.  The inspector spoke to the childminder's assistant and interacted with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises and looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation. She looked at training certificates, policies and procedures, and records relating to children's learning.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed a planned activity led by the childminder's assistant. They discussed together the impact of the assistant's teaching on children's learning.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and plans for continual improvement with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made significant improvements since her last inspection. She understands she must provide Ofsted with information to allow suitability checks to be completed for any newly recruited staff. She conducts regular supervisory meetings and daily discussions with her assistant about her practice. The childminder shares information with other years settings and regularly updates parents about their children's progress. Parents are supportive of the childminder in their comments and express their gratitude for the service they receive. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant complete all mandatory training. They know the procedure they must follow in the event that they have a concern about a child's welfare. This helps to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder conducts regular observations and assessments. She uses this information to help her to plan interesting learning experiences that motivate and challenge children. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. She identifies any gaps in learning and addresses these areas as a priority. The childminder has developed a detailed system to gather information from parents about children's abilities on entry to the setting. She demonstrates the characteristics of effective teaching overall. The childminder explains new concepts to children, demonstrates new skills and provides a range of age-appropriate resources for them. Children enjoy making marks in salt with their fingers. Younger children play with pop-up toys and beat a rhythm on a toy drum.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder attends swiftly and hygienically to children's personal care needs. Children benefit from healthy snacks, such as fruit. They practise and refine their physical skills during outdoor play sessions. Children enjoy using the outdoor playhouse. They make tracks in paint with toy cars and experiment mixing sand, water and rice together. Children demonstrate affection towards the childminder when they call her to join them in an imaginary game. They demonstrate that they feel safe and content in her presence. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively and they settle quickly in her care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for when the time comes to start school. They are lively, confident and industrious learners. Children sing nursery songs that help to extend their communication and language skills. They count in sequence and begin to develop an understanding of shapes and colours. Children learn to anticipate daily routines and respond positively to the examples set by the childminder and her assistant. As a result, all children behave well and learn to play cooperatively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466686 Local authority Kingston upon Hull Inspection number 1132527 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 February 2018

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates all year round, from 7am until 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for two- 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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