Mower, Tracy Ann

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 offers a welcoming and homely environment, where children feel safe, secure and happy. Children are offered settling-in sessions, which help them to settle quickly. They form strong attachments with the childminder, who knows children well. The childminder models good manners to children. She demonstrates how to take turns and encourages children to share. The childminder talks softly to babies as they lay their head on her shoulder and show that they feel secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans activities that create interest, challenge and excitement for the babies in her care. She encourages babies to anticipate and explore sounds with musical instruments. For example, the childminder says, 'Ready steady go,' before playing the instruments. Children are introduced to numbers at an early age. The childminder counts ducks in a nursery rhyme and counts the fruit into the shopping basket with the children. Children are beginning to solve problems. For example, they complete peg-board puzzles with the support of the childminder. Children develop their physical skills. They chop up role-play fruit, holding a wooden knife carefully. Children smile and laugh as they bounce the balls, watching how high they will go.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has very good relationships with parents. Parents are kept informed of their child's development via an online application. The childminder talks with parents about their child's emotional and personal development each day. Parents comment on how happy their children are to attend the childminder's setting. n The childminder has a curriculum which is sequenced to give babies and children the skills and knowledge they will need as they grow and develop. For example, she encourages children to feed themselves. The childminder encourages babies to start by holding onto a spoon when having their lunch. n The childminder provides activities that are age appropriate for the children in her care. She makes sure that resources are easily accessible to children, including babies. For example, children reach for a wooden stand, then hook wooden rings onto this independently. n Children learn about oral health from an early age. The childminder provides

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need to do better?

each child with their own toothbrush. Children confidently show the childminder how they brush their teeth. They enjoy brushing a role-play set of teeth and a doll's teeth. The childminder has provided oral health packs for each child to take home to share with their parents. n The childminder understands the importance of continuous professional development. She undertakes a wide range of training. The childminder has plans to extend her knowledge and skills in supporting children with special

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6 October 2021 educational needs and/or disabilities, to help her to support children's learning and development even further. n The childminder promotes good hygiene practices with children. For example, she washes her own and children's hands, before and after eating food and changing nappies. The childminder supports children's independence well. She gives children wipes to have a go at cleaning their own hands and face. The childminder is respectful of children's dignity and asks their permission to change them at nappy-changing times. n The childminder supports children to build on their vocabulary. For example, she sings songs and rhymes with children, who enjoy listening and joining in with the actions. The childminder speaks clearly, and she understands the importance of using repetition for children to learn new words. Her positive interactions help to promote children's early communication and language skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear about her responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm, including wider safeguarding concerns such as the 'Prevent' duty. She regularly updates her safeguarding training to keep up to date and knows who to contact should she have any concerns. The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate so that she is able to care for children in the event of an accident or incident.

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should:

n implement the plans to expand knowledge and skills in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557869 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10190320 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 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Hull. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences in the setting. n The childminder and the inspector carried out joint observations. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, parents and carers at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. This included a review of relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

6 October 2021 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 October 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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