Childminder EY550352

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

Children are eager to participate in activities and daily routines. The childminder takes time to get to know children and what they enjoy participating in. Children are keen to decorate a card for a friend. The childminder asks questions and children respond with their ideas. For example, children say a feather feels like snow. The childminder extends this further, adding words such as 'nice' and 'soft'. These experiences promote their creative and communication skills and their hand- to-eye coordination.

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The provision is good

Children greatly enjoy active play in the garden. They run, climb and balance on apparatus outdoors. Children are keen to have a turn on the slide and sit on the see-saw. The childminder warns them to hold on tight as she moves it up and down. With the childminder's support, children recall the difference between the words 'up' and 'down'. Children dance and move their bodies enthusiastically to songs and rhymes. They demonstrate good physical dexterity.

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The provision is good

Children are extremely well settled and content in the childminder's care. She has high expectations for children, both with regards to their behaviour and their development. Children understand they need to follow the childminder's boundaries and listen respectfully when she gently enforces them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not precisely focus her professional development on raising the quality of teaching to support children's learning more effectively. Nevertheless, she has completed mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, and she completes regular safeguarding training. n The childminder demonstrates actions for children to copy, to help their development of new skills. For example, she shows them how to tear craft paper. Children are keen to tear the paper to decorate their cards. However, she does not make the best of opportunities for children to count and recognise shapes, to extend their understanding of early mathematical concepts. n The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills and prepares them for the next stage in their learning. Children look for their name cards on cloak pegs and she points out letters in street signs for their names. They enjoy looking at books independently. Children learn how to turn the pages and look at pictures

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need to do better?

in their favourite books. n The childminder uses local outings to help widen children's experiences. Children enjoy walks and attend playgroups. This supports their physical development and social skills, and helps them to develop a sense of their community. n Children learn to be independent. They happily wash their hands before their snack and lunch. Children are encouraged to use utensils at mealtimes and

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need to do better?

6 February 2020 select their own food to eat from their lunch box. The childminder implements routines and initiates conversations that help children learn about hygiene, nutritious foods and good health. n The childminder is a good role model and has a calm and consistent approach to helping children to understand behavioural expectations. She is committed to minimising any risks to children within her setting. The childminder speaks to children about how they can protect themselves and avoid accidents. For example, she reminds children to wait for others to move away from the bottom of the slide before they take a turn. n The childminder successfully helps children who speak English as an additional language to learn English. For example, as they run and play, they stop when asked, hold up their hand and shout stop, copying the childminder's actions and words. n The childminder shares information well with parents and other professionals to

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support children's care. The childminder recognises that two-way information sharing with parents and carers helps to ensure each party is well informed. Partnerships with parents and carers are good. n The childminder is highly motivated and continuously considers ways to develop the quality of her practice further. She tracks children's progress regularly. The childminder attends many groups with the children and speaks to other local childminders about ongoing practice. This enhances her procedures to ensure children's needs are fully met.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder confidently identifies signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is being abused. She also knows how to manage allegations against herself or a household member. The childminder is clear about how to report any concerns to the correct agencies. She has a good knowledge of wider issues relating to safeguarding, such as how to recognise and respond if children and families adopt radicalised views. The childminder closely supervises children and teaches them about safety. In addition, she maintains appropriate records, such as accident forms. This helps to promote children's welfare and keep them safe.

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should:

n place more emphasis on developing children's early mathematical concepts so that their progress in this area of learning is accelerated n build on the current plans for professional development, to raise the standard of teaching to a consistently higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550352 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10143621 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates all year round, on Monday from midday to 4pm, and on Tuesday to Friday from 7.30am to 4pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works alongside another registered childminder in their home.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder explained how her provision is organised to support children's care and experiences. 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 childminder and the inspector conducted a joint observation of an activity and discussed the strengths and areas for development. n The inspector viewed and discussed documentation, including public liability insurance and the suitability checks of all adults living and working on the premises. She discussed the self-evaluation and the impact this has on the setting. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

6 February 2020 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

6 February 2020 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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