Childminder EY427107

Inspection date 14 November 2018 Previous inspection date 22 July 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 well-qualified childminder uses a range of good quality resources and teaching strategies to motivate children to learn. She explains her thoughts and actions to children and demonstrates new skills to help them to learn and understand. n Children benefit from the childminder's calm, kind and nurturing interaction. They demonstrate their affection towards her and appear relaxed and at home in the childminder's presence. n The childminder enhances her knowledge through continued professional development. This includes regular training and self-directed study. She has recently enhanced her knowledge of the impact on children of gender stereotyping. The childminder considers this when planning challenging and stimulating learning experiences for all children. n Every child makes good progress in relation to their starting points, including those children who receive free early education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder understands the value of outdoor play. However, she provides fewer opportunities for children who prefer to learn outside to access the outdoors in the colder months. n The childminder does not always gather highly detailed information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first attend. This means that her initial assessments of children's skills and abilities sometimes, lack precision.

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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 provide more year round opportunities outdoors for children who prefer to play and learn outside n gather more detailed information from parents about their children's skills and abilities when they first start and use this information to help to enhance initial assessments.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at all the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes, including the outdoor area. She looked at the resources available for children to play with. n The inspector looked at a sample of policies, procedures and documents the childminder uses when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the learning and development requirements. She discussed how the childminder plans to support and extend children's learning and the way she monitors their progress. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she complies with the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She also checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the home. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and continuous improvement with the childminder. She took account of the views and opinions expressed by parents in written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the procedure she must follow if she has concerns for a child. She conducts regular fire evacuation practises with children and identifies and minimises potential risks to their safety. The childminder uses an organised system to monitor children's progress and uses this to help her to identify and address any gaps in learning and development. She shares information with other early years providers when required and regularly updates parents of their children's progress. Parents comment that they are highly appreciative of all the childminder does to support their children's learning and development. Children demonstrate with their body language and dispositions that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder considers parental feedback when making plans for continual improvement. She is a reflective practitioner and identifies areas for

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

improvement as part of her ongoing self-evaluation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is encouraging and enthusiastic in her manner. She gives older children opportunities to help to make home-made story sacks that promote their awareness of literacy. Children extend their understanding of mathematical concepts when they count in sequence during everyday activities with the childminder. They explore art activities as they talk about the colour and texture of modelling dough. The childminder advocates teaching children the skills they need to help them to eventually become independent. Children choose their own resources and activities, and are supported by the childminder to use their imagination. The childminder has a solid understanding of the areas of learning and development. She confidently extends and builds on children's learning experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have opportunities to practise their physical skills during visits to the local park. They use their large muscles as they move freely around the childminder's home and join in with adult-led physical activities. For example, the childminder encourages toddlers to draw a giant number one in the air with their finger. Young children laugh when the childminder challenges them to roll their modelling dough. They make elongated sausage shapes, using the palms of their hands and experiment with different rolling speeds. Children's emotional well-being is promoted well. They develop a sense of belonging and are involved in making shared play resources. The childminder praises children's attempts and accomplishments. Children are encouraged to eat nutritious snacks, such as fruit.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are motivated, confident and industrious learners. They learn the skills needed for the next stages in their learning. Children behave well and enjoy play that stimulates their curiosity and encourages them to explore and investigate. Children's concentration is good overall in relation to their ages. They demonstrate they are happy and content.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427107 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10069451 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 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 22 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She works Monday to Wednesday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, and Thursday, from 7.30am to 1pm, term-time only. She holds a childcare qualification at level 5 and provides funded early education for three-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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