Kerwin-Peacock, Sara-Jayne

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 is dedicated and committed to supporting and extending children's communication skills. Children benefit from a well-planned learning environment, which promotes their language well. They enthusiastically choose favourite storybooks and giggle with delight as they describe the characters in the book. The childminder provides security and reassurance for children. Children demonstrate through their actions that they feel happy and safe. They confidently access toys and resources. Children clearly feel at ease in the childminder's welcoming home.

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The provision is good

Children of all ages behave well. They show positive attitudes towards their learning and respond well to the childminder's requests. For example, young children happily join in to help tidy away toys. They call to each other, 'Let's work as a team.' Children know and respond well to the childminder's daily routines, boundaries and appropriately high expectations of their behaviour. They make friends and enjoy each other's company.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a curriculum which is flexible and allows children to follow their interests. As a result of carefully planned learning opportunities, children display obvious excitement and an eagerness to learn. The childminder appreciates and celebrates children's inquisitive and charming personalities. Children's qualities shine through in all that they do.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is animated when she reads books to build children's suspense and excitement. She introduces children to new words, such as 'transfer', as they move coloured objects and match them to coloured tubes. The childminder explains the meaning of new words to help to promote children's understanding. Some very young children demonstrate an exceptionally good vocabulary when building sentences. n Parents comment highly about the childminder. They appreciate the ways that she helps them to support their children's learning at home. The childminder considers parental feedback and thinks about her service. However, she has not consistently used information from the self-evaluation process to identify areas for improvement. As a result, she has not recently identified ways to help to enhance the overall quality and standards of the service she provides. For example, she has not identified a small inconsistency when teaching children

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need to do better?

about their personal care. n Children develop an understanding of good oral health and confidently brush pretend teeth. They learn to wash their hands before eating. However, the childminder does not consistently explain the reasons why this is important, to help them learn about this area of their personal care. Children are self-

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14 February 2022 motivated and enjoy physical exercise. They use their large-muscle skills during trips to the nearby climbing wall. Children's emotional well-being is supported effectively by the childminder. She is nurturing and affectionate in her manner. n The childminder works closely with parents to help children to settle quickly when they first attend. All children learn to share and play well together. They learn the skills which they need for their future independence. For example, children unwrap the plastic wrap surrounding their packed lunch by themselves and open their own drinks bottles. n Children develop the skills which they need to be successful in their future lives, such as taking turns and following instructions. They benefit from regular outings that help to broaden their understanding of the diverse world they live in. Children learn about marine life during outings to the nearby aquarium. They

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develop social skills during trips to a local farm shop. n The childminder plans a sequenced and challenging programme of learning using information from her accurate observations of children's progress. Children have opportunities to practise newly acquired skills and knowledge. The childminder uses various effective strategies to help children to develop and deepen their understanding and skills across the prime areas of learning. n All groups of children make good progress in relation to their starting points in development. Any small gaps in their learning close swiftly. This includes children who receive funded early education and those whose care is shared with other settings. The childminder seeks the help of external agencies if children require additional support. This helps to ensure that no child falls behind in their learning. n The childminder regularly updates her professional skills through training. She

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also benefits from support from the local authority and attends network meetings with other childminders. Children benefit from the childminder's up-to- date professional practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is committed to keeping children safe in her care. She ensures that her home is kept secure and completes daily checks to identify and minimise potential hazards. The childminder demonstrates through discussion that she is able to recognise the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the procedure she must follow if she has concerns for a child's safety or welfare. The childminder demonstrates a broader understanding of the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of being exposed to extreme views and opinions. She keeps up to date with the latest child protection information.

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should:

14 February 2022 n use self-evaluation to consistently identify and address areas of improvement to help raise the quality of the provision to the highest possible level n help children to understand the importance of washing their hands as part of their awareness of self-care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556850 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10190207 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 7 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 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-year- old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 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 inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and discussed with the childminder the impact that has on children's learning and development. n The inspector took account of parents' views expressed in writing and interacted with children on occasions throughout the inspection. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of safeguarding issues. She looked at a sample of relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all adult members of the household. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

14 February 2022 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

14 February 2022 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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