Childminder in Kingston upon Hull

Inspection date 7 September 2018 Previous inspection date 18 May 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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This provision is good

n The childminder reflects on the service she provides and considers the opinions of parents during her self-evaluation. She demonstrates through discussion, her commitment to ongoing good practice and sustained improvement. n The well-qualified childminder demonstrates the characteristics of effective teaching. She uses skilful questioning as one strategy to help her extend children's thinking skills successfully. n The childminder promotes children's self-esteem well. She praises and encourages children to join in with group activities and she is nurturing in her manner. n All children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop skills that will help them become more independent in the future. Children confidently express their needs and feelings to the childminder. They are motivated and industrious learners.

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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 consistent best use of children's interests and learning preferences, paying particular regard to children who prefer to learn outside, so they are supported to make the best possible progress n gather more specific information from parents about their children's existing skills and abilities on entry, to establish more highly detailed starting points and help support children's learning to the maximum from the outset.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. 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, indoors and outside. She spoke with the 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. She also considered written feedback supplied by parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder identifies and minimises potential risks to children's welfare through regular risk assessments. She supervises children well. The childminder knows what to do in the event that she has concerns for a child's welfare. Children are relaxed and settled, which demonstrates that they feel safe and secure when they are in the childminder's home. The childminder works well in partnership with other settings that share the care and education of children. She provides them with information about children's learning and development. The childminder closely monitors children's progress and uses a system that helps her identify any small gaps in learning successfully. She targets any gaps well with additional support where necessary. The childminder values partnership working with parents. She shares regular summaries of their children's progress with them. Parents speak highly of the childminder and are

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

happy with the service she provides. The childminder enhances her knowledge and understanding through a focused program of continued professional development. She completes all mandatory training and keeps up to date with any changes to requirements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children to join in with discussions and explains to them what she is doing. This helps encourage and support children's communication and language skills well. The childminder is enthusiastic in her approach and children respond well. Children confidently play with sand and water outside and use scoops to fill containers with sand. The childminder enhances their understanding of mathematics effectively. She describes how the containers are half-full or empty. Children enjoy opportunities that promote a growing understanding of literacy. They use giant chalks to make marks on the pavement and on chalkboards. Children talk about their families and holidays, which contributes to their growing vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy daily outdoor play. They focus well and demonstrate good concentration skills as they explore the outdoor environment. Children investigate tiny knot holes in the childminder's fence. They practice physical skills when they visit the local park and use ride-on toys in the childminder's garden. Children benefit from home-cooked meals and fresh water to drink. The childminder praises and congratulates children's efforts, which helps promote their emotional well-being. Very young children demonstrate empathy and a caring attitude towards other children as they fetch them their drinks bottles and help the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a wide range of skills, which prepares them well for the next stages in their learning and starting school. They learn to concentrate and follow instructions. Children make friends, play cooperatively and learn to share and be kind to each other. They learn to use the toilet unaided, wash their hands and learn to put on their coats and shoes. Children learn to recognise their written name and develop an awareness of numbers and counting sequence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436234 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10059619 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 18 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 7am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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