Childminder EY499247

Inspection date 23 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a warm, homely environment where children are relaxed and settle quickly. This supports children in making good progress in all areas of learning. n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to promoting healthy eating. Children learn through everyday activities. For example, they make faces with fruit during snack time. n Children enjoy activities that support their understanding of the world. For example they visit the local farm where they see animals, such as rabbits, chickens and goats. Children enthusiastically investigate growth cycles. For example, they grow and care for their own sun flowers and herbs in the garden. n Behaviour is good. The children develop a good knowledge and understanding of what is acceptable and why. n Mathematics are supported effectively. For example, the children hunt for stones in the garden and count them into the basket.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always support children well enough with learning new words to extend their vocabulary and language skills.

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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

n Make the most of opportunities to promote and extend language and communication skills for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector assessed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked the suitability of persons living on the premises. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and knows the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has a good working partnership with the local school and reflects on information shared to meet the individual needs of children. She knows her children well and uses regular planning and assessment to consider next steps in learning for all children. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder communicates with them well and provides daily feedback about the children's time in the setting. Parents comment fondly about the childminder. For example, how their children love attending and how the childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Successful use of self evaluation ensures changes focus on improving children's experiences. For example changes to the environment encourage

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

children more to explore and follow their own interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of activities for children of all ages. Learning is fun and children are eager and excited to join in with activities led by the childminder and show confidence when choosing their own. The childminder makes the most of the outdoor area to extend learning. For example, children push themselves along on scooters. Children access painting outdoors, extending early writing skills and imagination skills. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to practise early reading skills, such as exploring a range of books to encourage children's interest in written words. Children's interest in colours is extended as the childminder mixes colours and children excitedly shout, 'Yellow and blue make green'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to play and develop social skills, such as sharing. Independence is supported as children freely access drinks and talk about what they would like for lunch. Children are supported to have a good awareness of a healthy lifestyle. They know to wash their hands before eating and preparing food and they enjoy daily opportunities for physical play. Children receive lots of praise from the childminder, raising their self esteem and meeting their emotional needs effectively. For example, children use a mirror to talk about their feelings. The childminder talks to the children around the importance of staying safe and safety routines. For example, she invites police officers into the setting to talk to the children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, happy and play well with their friends. They are self-motivated and enjoy their time with the childminder. Children are kind and considerate to others. Children are confident learners who are willing to try new experiences. All children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and development and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499247 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10060171 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Kingswood area of Hull. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two- ,three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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