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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder is clear about what she wants children to learn and has high expectations for their learning and development. She plans her curriculum around children's individual interests and next steps in learning. The childminder spends time getting to know children and their families, to ensure that she forms a close bond with them. She observes children's play and completes accurate assessments of children's overall development. She shares this information with parents and works with them to outline targets for their children's future learning.

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The provision is good

Children are relaxed and clearly feel at home in the childminder's care. They quickly settle into their play and form early friendships with each other. Children are independent and take responsibility for small tasks throughout the day. They learn the importance of good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before snack time. Older children brush their teeth after lunch and talk confidently about the importance of oral health. They learn to safely chop fruit with knives, and are clearly proud of their achievements.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with a range of experiences to enhance their understanding of the wider community. Children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. They visit local shops and follow their handwritten shopping lists to purchase fruit and vegetables. Children enjoy bus and train journeys to museums and picnics in local parks. They interact with a wider range of people, and become confident with the surroundings beyond the childminder's home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder tailors the curriculum to suit children's individual development. She identifies any gaps in children's development and learning, and puts plans in place to close them rapidly. The childminder works effectively with parents and other relevant agencies to ensure that children can make the best possible progress. Children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. n The childminder develops good relationships with the children that she cares for, which enables them to be happy and settled. Children chat to the childminder throughout their play, and they recall recent activities or outings they have enjoyed. They talk fondly about the friends that they miss, now that they have moved on to school. This shows that children have developed secure attachments with the childminder. n Children have good opportunities to develop their literacy skills. For example, they enjoy listening to familiar stories and rhymes. Children independently

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need to do better?

access their favourite stories and books throughout the day. This supports

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need to do better?

20 January 2023 children to develop a love of literacy and promotes their imaginative skills. n Overall, the childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. Children enjoy stories, make predictions and engage the childminder in meaningful conversations. The childminder asks open-ended questions, but she is not always consistent in extending children's responses to develop their learning further. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed. The childminder and parents discuss children's achievements and interests, and they work together to help close any gaps in children's learning. However, the childminder has not developed links with providers of other settings which children attend, to inform her future planning and to provide a consistent approach for children. n Children's independence skills are developed with the support of the

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childminder. She encourages children to put on their own coats and shoes. Children are encouraged to feed themselves. This helps children to develop the skills that they need for when they start school. n The childminder completes regular training. She focuses her learning and professional development on subjects that will enhance her knowledge for children's current needs. The childminder reflects on children's learning regularly and adds resources to improve the experiences for all children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. She completes regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure that children are kept safe inside her home and while on outings. She can spot signs to identify where a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder discusses road safety with children daily. When on outings, the childminder follows secure procedures for keeping children safe. She has an effective fire evacuation procedure in place. The childminder is paediatric first-aid trained and understands how to respond to accidents and injuries.

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should:

n develop interactions with children further, to extend their vocabulary and thinking skills n establish effective systems for working more closely with the other settings that children attend, to enhance their overall progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484612 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10264861 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 8 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Hull. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She provides funded early education for 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 childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years curriculum. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

20 January 2023 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

20 January 2023 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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