Butler, Linda Melanie

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are warmly welcomed by the caring and nurturing childminder and her assistant. The childminder builds close bonds with children and their families. She is kind and loving towards children, who thoroughly enjoy her company and the attention she gives them. The childminder has a good understanding of children's backgrounds and family lives. She works closely with parents to meet children's needs. Children are happy and confident in the childminder's home. They settle well and understand what is expected of them. Children are respectful and behave excellently.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum supports children to develop high levels of self- esteem. For instance, children beam with pride when they achieve a challenging task of matching patterns that they did not believe they could do. The childminder offers children praise and encouragement for their efforts. Children are eager to play and have a go at the activities the childminder provides, such as water play and the mud kitchen. They are excited to learn how to get the water from the top to the bottom of the waterwall using the taps and wheels. Children make good progress in their learning and development.

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need to do better?

n Since the childminder's previous inspection, she has made lots of changes to her curriculum and the environment. The childminder has worked with other agencies to help her to provide a curriculum that ensures that children are physically and emotionally ready for their move on to school. She now provides children with a child-centred environment that enables them to be curious and explore what is on offer. n The childminder provides a highly effective, language-rich learning environment. She models language excellently for children to learn from. The childminder skilfully teaches children how to use new words in context. Children are exceptionally confident communicators. For example, they talk clearly, listen intently, and respond with relevant and well-thought-out responses. Children confidently use a wide range of vocabulary to express what they want and need. Children develop excellent language skills.

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need to do better?

n Children enthusiastically join in with the wide range of activities that the childminder offers. They become immersed in their learning as the childminder knows what captures their curiosity. However, sometimes the childminder does not give children time to explore their play and emerging interests before intervening in their play by asking questions. This reduces opportunities for children to explore new interests through their play. n The childminder introduces mathematical language and concepts to children's play, such as through counting and conversations about number and measure.

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need to do better?

8 April 2024 Children learn the names of different shapes and successfully match patterns of shapes and colours together. Children enjoy counting during snack time and begin to recognise the numbers displayed. They also learn a range of mathematical language, such as 'heavy', 'full' and 'empty', to compare the volume of water in the buckets. This helps children to make excellent progress in their mathematical learning. n The childminder promotes children's physical development well. They develop their fine motor skills ready for writing, such as by rolling, pinching and shaping dough. Children practise their balance and coordination. For example, they sing and dance and expertly throw and catch balls. As a result, children develop good physical skills. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents comment on the wonderful experiences that the childminder provides, such as trips to aquariums and toddler groups, to support their children's learning and development. The

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need to do better?

childminder keeps parents up to date about what their children are learning and any areas that they may require some additional support to enable children to achieve their best outcomes. n The childminder shows a positive commitment to the continued development of her childminding service. She reflects on her practice and identifies what she does well and the areas she can develop to enhance children's experiences in her care. The childminder and her assistant have completed a wide variety of training to help to develop their knowledge and skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first

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should:

n give children time to develop their own play and emerging interests so they make even better progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313360 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10317727 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 5 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 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. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to understand how the early years setting and curriculum are organised. n The inspector made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences in the setting and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about their experiences in the setting. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n A meeting was held with the childminder. This included a review of relevant documentation, including suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

8 April 2024 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

8 April 2024 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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