Childminder in Kingston upon Hull

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures that children have access to a good range of toys and resources that link to their current interests. Children enjoy playing together, for example, as they build towers with blocks and then knock them down. They are keen to repeat this activity several times and show good levels of cooperation. Children learn the importance of taking turns and sharing resources. They behave well and show respect for the toys and each other. The childminder plans time for children to learn about the natural world. They find out about what animals and plants need to thrive.

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The provision is good

The childminder is very responsive to children's individual needs. She works closely with parents to follow children's home routines. Children settle quickly and have high levels of well-being. Children show much affection for the childminder. They welcome her as she joins in their play and respond enthusiastically to her questions and comments. The childminder gives children time to explore the properties of objects and to find other ways of using them. Children use metal pans to make music using different objects, such as cutlery. They show excitement when they make the loudest sounds they can achieve.

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need to do better?

n The childminder obtains information from parents about children's interests and learning at home as part of her induction arrangements. She plans settling-in visits prior to children starting to attend. This allows time for children to become familiar with the setting and to start to build emotional bonds with the childminder. n The childminder provides a broad range of books that appeal to the different ages of children who attend her setting. Children show great delight as they choose which books they want to read. They enjoy turning the pages and naming their favourite characters. They confidently quote familiar phrases from stories. The childminder plans regular visits to local libraries so children can experience an even wider range of books and attend reading events. n Children become increasingly independent in managing their self-care needs. They know they need to wash their hands at appropriate times. The childminder

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need to do better?

takes children on walks and uses these opportunities to teach them about road safety. n Children enjoy developing their early mathematical skills. They point out numbers in the local area on their walks, such on houses and buses. The childminder encourages children to count, for example, as they are posting coins into a piggy bank. n The childminder has made links with some settings that children also attend. However, she does not currently share relevant information with all settings to

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need to do better?

20 September 2019 provide consistency and continuity for all children's care and learning needs. n The childminder asks parents and children to give feedback on the quality of her setting. She uses this information to help her to identify and plan future improvements. n There are many opportunities for children to be physically active in the well- equipped garden. The childminder plans visits to local parks and amenities to provide opportunities for children to enjoy new and exciting physical challenges. The youngest children are well supported as they begin to stand and take their first steps. The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's physical skills to promote high levels of well-being and good health. n The childminder has implemented successful ways to share information about children's learning and development with parents. She makes sure that they are well informed about the activities she plans and the progress their children make

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need to do better?

over time. n The childminder plans many opportunities for children to develop their imaginative skills. Children become very involved in making up their own stories as they play with different props and resources in the setting. n The childminder has not currently focused her professional development to enhance her skills and knowledge further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to ensure that children are kept safe and well. She has robust risk assessments in place that are regularly reviewed. These include assessments of her setting and any planned outings. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection matters. She describes the signs that would cause her to be concerned about a child's welfare. She has all relevant details for local safeguarding contacts. The childminder knows the procedures that she must follow if she has any concerns about a child.

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should:

n strengthen the existing arrangements for working with other settings that children also attend to provide a consistent approach to sharing relevant information n identify opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge to reach the highest standards in meeting children's care and learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545972 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10109395 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 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Hull. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she plans to support children's progress in the seven areas of learning. n The inspector accompanied the childminder as she collected children from a local pre-school. n The inspector and childminder completed a joint observation of children playing and evaluated the learning that was taking place. n The inspector spoke to the children present during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

20 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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