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

Children have warm and secure attachments with the childminder. They enjoy spending time together and show that they are happy, safe and settled. The childminder supports all areas of learning in a fun and interactive way. For example, she provides children with electronic devices to help them to learn animal noises and names.

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The provision is good

The childminder successfully promotes children's early writing skills. For example, children enjoy activities such as mark making. They are encouraged to take notice of the marks which they make. Children make patterns in dough and share this achievement with the childminder. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence. They interact well with visitors, asking them questions and encouraging them to join in their play. The childminder supports children's self-esteem well by offering lots of praise for their efforts in activities.

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The provision is good

The childminder builds on younger children's emerging mathematical skills effectively. For example, she encourages them to play with shape sorters and learn to count during activities. Younger children show good levels of curiosity and perseverance. For example, they work out and discover which shapes they can fit into shape sorters. This helps them to begin to understand size and shapes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out from parents about their children's routines, interests and abilities before they start at the setting. She uses this information to plan for children's individual learning. The childminder gets to know children extremely well. n The childminder has a sharp focus on developing children's communication and language. She supports children to be able to make their needs known and seek help if they need it. The childminder models good communication as she speaks to children. She talks in a clear voice using single words and short, well- constructed sentences. This helps children to develop clear speech and useful communication skills. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported in this inclusive setting. The childminder ensures that she fully understands the needs of children with SEND. She works closely with other settings which children attend and parents to promote a consistency of care and

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learning. n Children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder ensures that there are regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Children also learn the importance of oral health; for example, they access resources to help to them understand the importance of cleaning their teeth.

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26 April 2023 n The childminder actively provides singing opportunities for children. She uses technology appropriately to extend children's interest in songs even further. Children join in excitedly, singing along to the words and joining in with the actions. This opportunity encourages children to move their bodies and express themselves in different ways. n The caring childminder plans a well-organised learning environment. The childminder knows children well and plans a range of play activities around their interests and next steps in learning. However, on occasion, during planned activities outdoors, some children lose focus and do not sustain their attention due to so many other distractions. This means that not all children benefit fully from the planned learning intentions. n Children learn to become independent. The childminder encourages children to complete age-appropriate tasks, such as washing their hands. However, at

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times, the childminder does things for younger children, such as wiping their noses. In addition, she occasionally lets more dominant children do things for younger children, such as removing their shoes. This reduces opportunities for younger children to develop their independence. n Parents report positively about the childminder's caring and nurturing approach. They appreciate the guidance and support which she provides. Parents write positive comments about the good-quality care and education their children receive. For example, they comment about the wide range of experiences the childminder provides outside the setting. n The childminder accesses a broad range of professional development opportunities. She seeks out training from the local authority along with independent training providers. The childminder targets her training to support the needs of the children she is caring for. This helps to ensure that children

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receive a consistently good quality of education.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. She understands the types and signs of abuse, including county lines and extremism. The childminder accesses regular safeguarding training to help her to maintain a secure understanding of safeguarding matters. She is confident about the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's safety or welfare. The childminder knows what she must do if there are concerns or allegations made about her or a member of her household. She uses risk assessments and daily checks on her home effectively to keep children safe.

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should:

26 April 2023 n strengthen the planning of adult-led activities to fully engage children and help build on their attention skills n encourage children to do things for themselves to build on their independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490019 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10280531 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 3 Date of previous inspection 23 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Kingswood in Hull. She operates all year round, from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for 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 areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents, including evidence of training and the suitability of those living on the premises. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gather their views. n The childminder joined the inspector for a joint observation.

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Inspection activities

26 April 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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26 April 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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