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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children excitedly enter the setting. They separate easily from their parents and are keen to begin playing with their friends. The well-resourced provision enables children to be able to access a range of exciting activities that supports them in their development. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their play and eagerly explore new resources.

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The provision is good

The childminder understands children's individual learning needs. She knows the content of the curriculum that she wants to deliver to the children. She knows the children very well and how to extend their learning. Consequently, children make good progress in the childminder's care.

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The provision is good

Children know the boundaries in place in the childminder's home. They understand the expectations around behaviour and know the routine of the day. They learn how to build relationships with others and how to respond to other's feelings.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy access to outdoor play. They learn about caring for animals as they feed and touch the pet rabbits. They enjoy the fresh air as they run around the garden and bounce on the trampette. Children have opportunities to explore the local area, visiting local parks and playgroups and going on nature walks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder enables children to develop and practice a wide range of vocabulary. She sensitively corrects any mispronunciations of words and models the art of conversation. Children are inquisitive, and they ask questions as they play. They demonstrate a considerable use of descriptive words as they tell the childminder about their imaginative role play. n The childminder uses her observations and information from parents to find out what children can do when they start with her. Ongoing assessments enable her to identify children's next steps in their learning, which she shares with parents to promote extended learning at home. When children are away from the childminder for some time, she ensures that they are supported to settle back into her home by ensuring that she knows about current routines in their day. n Children have many opportunities to develop their fine motor skills. The ample resources to encourage the development of hand muscles and hand-eye

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coordination contribute to early literacy skills and handwriting practice. This helps prepare them for their transition to school. n The childminder helps children to understand risk and danger. They talk about the pretend campfire and marshmallows becoming hot. She reminds children about keeping their play area clear, so they do not trip over any toys. The childminder gives clear explanations to children as they go about their play. This

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3 September 2024 contributes to their understanding and helps them to feel secure in the setting. n Children's behaviour is exemplary. They are kind to their friends, and they use good manners spontaneously. The childminder acts as an excellent role model and is caring and respectful in her interactions with the children. n The childminder ensures that children continuously develop their independence skills. She encourages them to persevere with tasks. Children can easily put on their own shoes and wash their hands after using the toilet. They put on the dressing-up costumes without help. n The childminder reflects on the activities that are provided for children. She considers the success of these in contributing to the progress children make. The childminder evaluates the service she provides and the benefit of keeping her practice up to date. The feedback received from parents for the purposes of the inspection is hugely complimentary. It highlights the progress children make

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in her care and the attention given to children's individual care needs. However, the childminder does not routinely seek feedback from parents or others to contribute to her ongoing evaluation. n The childminder shares information with parents regarding their children's development. She keeps them updated via messaging services, sharing photos and information about their care. The childminder cares for children who attend other settings. However, she does not liaise with these settings to share information regarding children's development.

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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 strengthen relationships with other settings that children attend to facilitate information-sharing about children's development n consider seeking regular feedback from parents and others to contribute to ongoing self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2756733 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10349397 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was previously registered with a CMA between January 2023 and October 2023. She registered with Ofsted in October 2023 and lives in Hull. The childminder operates term-time only, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at the childminder's house. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

3 September 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

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