Childminder EY455950

Inspection date 21 November 2018 Previous inspection date 20 April 2015

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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 childminder closely monitors children's progress and uses an effective system that helps her to identify any small gaps in their learning. She knows each child's learning needs well and targets any gaps with additional support where necessary. n The well-qualified childminder demonstrates the characteristics of effective teaching overall. She uses skilful questioning as one way to help encourage children to think for themselves and to solve problems. n Children's self-esteem is promoted well. The childminder has completed training that has enhanced her understanding of how to promote children's emotional well-being. She praises and encourages children to 'have a go' during activities. n All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are active and industrious learners who are eager to try new things.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder is not always fully effective in helping children to develop the skills they need to manage their emotions and to learn to compromise during play activities. n The childminder does not always use the correct names when identifying and discussing objects with children. This means that children's communication and language skills are not always supported to the maximum.

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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 best use of all opportunities to help children to manage their feelings and expectations to learn to compromise during play sessions together n use correct names to identify objects during discussions with children to help enhance their learning and communication skills even further and support them to make the best possible progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. She spoke to the childminder about her self-evaluation and considered verbal feedback supplied by parents. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including her policies, training certificates and a selection of children's learning records. n The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly discussed the intentions and learning outcomes of this with the childminder. n The inspector observed the daily routines and children's activities. She interacted with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her plans for continued professional development and her process of self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do in the event that she has concerns about a child. She identifies and minimises potential risks to children's welfare through daily risk assessments. Children demonstrate that they feel safe in the childminder's home. They are confident and self-assured in their manner. The childminder works in partnership with other professionals. She exchanges relevant information with them about children's learning and development. The childminder involves parents in her self-evaluation and values their input when making plans for continual improvement. Parents comment that they greatly appreciate the service she provides. The childminder supervises her assistant and they complete all mandatory training. This means that children benefit from up-to-date knowledge and skills. Both the childminder and her assistant hold current paediatric first-aid certificates. These ensure

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

that they know what to do in the event of a medical emergency.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children to take part in discussions with her that enhance their growing vocabulary. Children enthusiastically talk about their families, pets and their interests. The childminder is lively in her manner and children respond well. They are motivated to explore and investigate as they use the childminder's resources. The childminder provides interesting learning experiences. For example, children express themselves during creative art activities. They enjoy opportunities that promote their growing understanding of mathematics. The childminder counts with children as they climb steps and they talk about quantity in everyday activities. Children confidently use brushes to apply paint to sponge shapes. They have great fun creating paintings to take home to their parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children practise physical skills when they visit the local park and use play resources at the local library. Children benefit from a homely atmosphere and the nurturing manner of the childminder. Very young children demonstrate responsibility as they help to tidy away at the end of activity sessions. The childminder encourages children to be independent and they learn about being healthy. Children know to wash their hands before eating and enjoy healthy snacks, such as fruit.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are prepared well for their next stages in their learning. They learn to concentrate and follow instructions. Children make friends and are interested in each other. They develop the skills they will need for future independence. For example, they learn to use the toilet unaided, wash their hands and make choices about what resources they would like to play with. Children are motivated to learn and are happy and clearly enjoy their time spent with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455950 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10070836 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 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 20 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and, occasionally, works with an assistant.

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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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