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 Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children truly flourish in the care of the childminder, who knows the children exceptionally well. They confidently explore the learning environment, which is superbly planned to create curiosity. Children are visibly proud when they are praised for their achievements. For example, children have big smiles on their faces when the childminder praises them while they chop their fruit. This helps children to feel safe and secure.

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The provision is outstanding

Children benefit from a curriculum that focuses on their individual learning experiences but also provides them with new and interesting opportunities for learning and developing. For example, activities that children are familiar with help them to settle quickly. The childminder then introduces new activities, such as exploring their senses as they feel and listen to the different objects the childminder gives to them. Children demonstrate persistent concentration as they select songs and stories by placing characters on an electronic music box. Children are very happy and engaged in their learning.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is a wonderful role model for children to aspire to. She is respectful of children's choices, asking their permission before any personal care routines. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure at the childminder's home. This has a direct impact on their emotional health as they form secure attachments with the childminder, including those who have recently started.

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need to do better?

n Activities are carefully created with the interests and learning needs of each child attending. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the patterns in young children's play. She provides lots of opportunities to support these. For example, resources, such as pushchairs and baskets, are provided for children to transport resources around with them. Children's individual learning styles are promoted to ensure that they make the best possible progress. n The childminder delivers expert teaching. She uses several highly effective strategies to support children's speaking and listening skills. Children make excellent progress in their communication and language skills, including children who speak English as an additional language. Children quickly learn new words through repetition and modelling of simple clear sentences. Babies use words independently in their play that they have learned that day.

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need to do better?

n Regular assessment of children's progress ensures that any possible gaps in children's learning are quickly identified. Targeted learning opportunities are provided to support any areas of learning identified. The childminder is knowledgeable about the procedures to follow to ensure that children receive support from external agencies in a timely manner. This helps children to make

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15 October 2024 strong progress in their learning and development from their starting points. n The childminder has high expectations of the children in her care and works tirelessly to ensure that children have the very best experiences. Regular visits to soft-play centres help to develop children's physical skills. This also provides children with opportunities to socialise with other children. They develop vital social skills that they will need as they move on to their next stage in education. n The childminder provides healthy, nutritious meals. She gathers information on children's allergies and dietary requirements when they first start and ensures that these are adhered to. This helps children learn to be healthy. n Children wash their hands before food and after personal care routines. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy teeth and gums. She introduces this through play activities and stories. Children learn their own

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personal care routines. n Parents give wonderful praise for the childminder and the care she provides their children, especially regarding their speech and language. Parents are regularly updated about the routines and activities their children are taking part in. Ideas to support children's learning at home are shared with parents. This provides a consistent approach to children's learning and development. n The childminder has undertaken many professional development opportunities to ensure that her skills and knowledge are current and relevant. This ensures that her teaching offers children the best possible outcomes in their learning and 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 313359 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10357601 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 12 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She operates all year round, from 5.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. She offers the government-funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences in the setting and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

15 October 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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15 October 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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