Childminder in Kingston upon Hull

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children are incredibly well settled and thrive in this exceptional setting. They have formed very close bonds with the childminder and are extremely well behaved. The childminder is an excellent role model and has very high expectations of all children. Children are polite and show high levels of respect for others. For example, older children help younger children to tidy the toys away. The childminder has successfully identified what interests the children and uses this knowledge in a very effective way to enhance children's skills and knowledge.

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The provision is outstanding

Children have access to a phenomenal range of books. They enjoy choosing items from a 'song sack' created by the childminder to encourage their participation during 'song time'. This sack contains a wide variety of items that children quickly learn to associate with their favourite songs. For example, a child selects a frog from the sack and recognises that it goes with the action rhyme 'Five Little Speckled Frogs'.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are brimming with self-assurance and confidence. They take part in yoga and a morning movement session of 'wake up, shake up'. This supports children's health, well-being and physical skills. Children go on purposeful visits to different areas of interest. For example, the childminder takes children to farms to learn about spring and new growth.

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need to do better?

n The childminder creates a highly stimulating, vibrant environment, indoors and outdoors. Resources are extensive and the activities that that the childminder offers ignite children's curiosity and provide excellent experiences. For example, young children show determination and keep trying until they work out how to fit shapes into spaces to complete puzzles. Older children practise their writing skills during daily activities. These opportunities help children to learn skills they need to prepare them for their move to school. n The childminder pays particular attention to children's communication and language. She speaks clearly and she encourages all children to repeats words. The childminder encourages children to think and work things out. For example, children have to think carefully as they match different sized pom-poms to different sized test tubes. n Children show exceptionally high levels of independence. For instance, they

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competently prepare the table for snack and make their own sandwiches for lunch. Older children identify how many children there are, then count out the three plates that they need. The childminder offers healthy snacks and meals throughout the day. n All children independently manage their personal needs, especially in relation to

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31 March 2022 their health and self-care. They carefully wash their hands, ensuring that they 'wash away the germs'. The childminder sings a song about handwashing as they do so. She teaches children about oral health and children practise brushing toy sets of teeth. n The childminder talks to children about being kind to each other and to be gentle when stroking the cat. This helps them to understand how to care for living things and that there are rules and boundaries. Children help the childminder to raise money for charities. This helps them to become alert to the needs of others. n Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder. They are particularly delighted with the effective two-way communication systems the childminder uses. Parents feel that she goes 'above and beyond' to support them with their children's learning at home. n Children display high levels of engagement and concentration in the activities

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that the childminder plans. For example, children use their senses as they explore different vegetables, which have been planted in edible soil. Children become deeply engrossed in their explorations, including the youngest children. n The childminder works closely with other professionals to support children's learning further. She regularly liaises with pre-school staff and shares children's next steps in development. The childminder also complements what children are learning in other settings. For example, she followed their topic of 'bee week'. n The childminder attends regular online training, which significantly enhances her own knowledge and skills. She is committed to providing the very best care and education for the children in her care. As a result, children make excellent progress overall.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a robust knowledge and understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk from abuse and neglect, including the wider issues. She understands the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child. The childminder makes sure that her home is safe, secure and clean for children. Children learn about protecting themselves through discussions. For example, the childminder asks the children to think about what might happen if they run indoors. Children demonstrate their knowledge of how to use a knife safely as the childminder allows them to cut up their sandwich at lunchtime.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555360 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10175028 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 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Kingswood, Hull. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- 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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through verbal and written feedback provided. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement. n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.

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Inspection activities

31 March 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

31 March 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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