Atkinson, Paula Jane

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The rich experiences and activities on offer enthuse and excite children's curiosity. Children look for items in bottles of pulses and match them to picture lists. They recognise simple shapes, make arrangements with blocks and enjoy stories. This promotes their mathematical and literacy skills well.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a wide variety of exciting outings. They relish a walk around the locality. Children are extremely inquisitive and curious about a fox that the childminder says has visited the area. She uses words, such as 'opposite', and demonstrates a 'den' while holding her arms over her head. Children show their excitement as they look into hedges and point to street names and signs. They display great imagination as they tell a version of events. This very effectively encourages their vocabulary and communication skills. Children gain an excellent knowledge of the community and world around them.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they feel very safe secure in the childminder's home. They settle quickly into their play. The childminder supports children's growing independence skills effectively. For example, she encourages them to make choices about what they would like to do next. Children learn about taking turns. The childminder gently explains about how they need to share resources. She has a calm, caring and patient approach towards the children.

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need to do better?

n The experienced and well-qualified childminder interacts very effectively with children as they play. She teaches them to become confident communicators and they develop tremendous character. The childminder gets to know children well and plans activities admirably to build on their interests and self-esteem. n The childminder is passionate about the role she plays in children's lives. She reflects on her provision well and offers children good opportunities and experiences, especially when she takes them out and about in the local community. n The childminder's quality of teaching is consistently very good. She uses questioning as a strategy to find out what children know. However, the childminder does not consistently give children a chance to respond to and answer questions. This sometimes affects their ability to concentrate and think. n The childminder builds good relationships with parents and carers. She uses an

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online system and verbal discussions regularly to help share information about children's progress and their next steps in learning. This enables parents to support their children's development at home further. n The childminder is a highly positive role model and values children's uniqueness. She helps them to learn about the needs of others, similarities and differences

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25 November 2019 around them and how they can manage their own feelings. This promotes children's self-confidence, self-awareness and understanding of how to be a successful and active learner. n Children develop an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about effective road safety. The childminder supports children to learn how to use scissors correctly to make snips in paper. She reminds children that scissors are sharp and to sit safely on the chairs. Children gain first-rate physical skills. n The childminder adopts a positive approach to managing children's behaviour. She teaches children to begin to respect and show tolerance to others. She praises them for their achievements. Children are keen to gain a sticker reward. n Children have close attachments with the childminder. They enjoy using their imagination as they engage excitedly in role play with the wide selection of

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items in the treasure basket. The childminder splendidly encourages children to be independent in doing things for themselves, such as putting on their own shoes. n The childminder has a strong focus on training and keeps up to date in areas such as child protection. She continues her professional development to support her practice, which has a positive impact on the quality of the childcare. n The childminder works well with local schools and settings to ensure a consistent approach to supporting children's learning. When children are ready to move to school, she ensures that they develop the skills they need for this next stage in their lives.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very good understanding of her role to safeguard children. She keeps her knowledge of child protection and safeguarding matters up to date and relevant. The childminder understands the need to act quickly and report any concerns that she has about a child's welfare. She knows what signs may indicate that a child is at risk. The childminder has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She has a secure understanding of the local procedures that she should follow to report concerns about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made.

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should:

n give children even more time to think and respond to questions with their ideas and answers to help them to achieve at the highest levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411992 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10106143 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 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 7 August 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Hull. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 5. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times. She joined a walk in the local vicinity, alongside the childminder and children. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by children. She observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed documentation, including public liability insurance, policies and procedures, qualifications and the suitability checks of family members. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed self-evaluation and the impact this has on the provision. n The inspector spoke to a parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

25 November 2019 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

25 November 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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