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

Children are happy, settled and secure in the warm and welcoming environment. They form strong attachments with the childminder, who recognises and anticipates their needs. This contributes to children's emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

The childminder is highly committed to supporting children with additional needs. She accesses additional training to support her work. Working with other professionals, she ensures that children have the best possible support in their learning and development. The childminder uses sign language with the children in day-to-day activities.

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The provision is good

The childminder is equally ambitious for all children regardless of their abilities. She has high expectations and tailors the curriculum to children's individual learning needs. This means that children are continuously progressing in their learning and development. The childminder accurately identifies the sequences in their learning and what they need to do next.

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The provision is good

Children understand the routine of the day and know about expected behaviours. The childminder models good behaviour and reminds children about being kind to their friends. She supports children to manage their feelings and, as a result, behaviour is good.

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The provision is good

During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, parents are not routinely entering the home. The childminder has carefully considered the best way to provide feedback. In agreement with parents, she makes use of electronic communication and the telephone. This ensures that parents are well informed about children's learning and development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a well-thought-out curriculum. She is clear about what she would like children to learn and knows how to support children to reach their individual learning goals. All children participate in similar activities, and the childminder skilfully adapts these in line with their next steps in learning. n The childminder provides opportunities for all children to progress in communication and language. She uses basic signing for children with limited verbal communication, in order for them to express their needs and wants. All children use sign language routinely, for example when reading stories and identifying the animals in the book. This promotes effective relationship building between the children and ensures they all feel included and valued. n The childminder ensures she maintains eye contact when talking to children. She extends the range of vocabulary she uses, appropriate to children's age and

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need to do better?

10 May 2021 stage of development. However, she does not always use the correct words when repeating them back to children. For example, when a child refers to a 'doggy' or a 'horsey', she does not repeat the sentence using 'dog' or 'horse', to enable children to hear them in their correct use. n Children make appropriate progress from their starting points. Effective use of observations and assessments highlights to the childminder any gaps in children's learning. She takes swift action as needed, for example, by seeking external support and professional input. This ensures children receive highly effective support to maximise their potential progress. The childminder praises children for their accomplishments, which promotes their self-esteem. n Children participate in daily physical activity sessions. These enable children to exercise and gain muscle control. Children excitedly jump up dancing to the

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'Dingle Dangle Scarecrow' song and perform the actions knowingly. They giggle and ask to repeat the activity, saying, 'again'. n The childminder talks to children about the importance of rest and being active. However, she does not consistently pursue opportunities during snack time to improve children's knowledge of healthy eating, nor does she take account of children's physical abilities. For example, she peels the fruit for children who are more than capable of doing this themselves. n Children enjoy the outdoors. They have opportunities to develop their knowledge of nature and the environment. Children create bug hotels and watch as caterpillars evolve. They grow sunflowers and delight in whose is the biggest. n The childminder uses mathematical language and routine counting throughout all activities. Children count the circles on play mats and talk about their constructions becoming 'bigger', 'taller' and 'wider'. They understand how to

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make them smaller and how to solve simple mathematical problems. n Partnerships with parents and other early years professionals are highly effective. The childminder shares information about children's learning and development. This ensures all those involved with the children are able to provide a consistent approach.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has undertaken training relating to wider safeguarding issues. She is able to recognise signs of radicalisation and exploitation. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She is aware of the correct procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures the premises are safe, secure and appropriately maintained. She has a fire evacuation plan in place and children participate in regular fire drills. This ensures children's safety at all times.

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should:

10 May 2021 n pronounce and name objects correctly to support children's language skills n encourage children's developing independence, to further promote both their physical and personal development, for example during snack time n promote children's understanding of healthy eating to improve their knowledge and develop healthy habits.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555171 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10174676 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 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 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the play spaces and observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including policies and procedures, and training certificates.

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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

10 May 2021 10 May 2021 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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