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 are very settled in the childminder's care. She is calm and caring in her interactions, and this helps children to feel safe and secure. Children are excited about exploring the environment. They are able to access the wide range of resources independently. They know their favourite toys and confidently choose them. Children learn about the local community during walks and enjoy interacting with other children at local play sessions. This promotes their social development.

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The provision is good

The childminder has clear intentions about what she wants children to learn. She recognises the importance of focusing on children's interests to engage them and promote their learning. She uses her observations of their learning to plan activities that will help them to progress. She builds on children's skills gradually to ensure that learning is focused and embedded.

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The provision is good

Children follow the actions of the childminder as they play alongside others. They demonstrate developing connections as they pass toys to their friends. They are encouraged by the childminder to be gentle and kind. Even young children are reminded to say 'thank you' and use their manners.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children to progress by providing clear plans that outline the next steps for their learning. Regular audits enable the childminder to identify any gaps in children's learning. This helps her to implement changes to activities and children's individual plans to promote their development. n The childminder promotes children's physical development, supporting them to move around the premises, practise their balancing and build on their walking skills. They practise their fine motor skills as they try to thread fruit onto the caterpillar toy. They push their farm vehicles around the floor and over the ramps. Children benefit from fresh air as they play outside. The childminder is mindful of the hot weather, ensuring that they are protected from the sun and well hydrated. n The childminder encourages language development as she follows children's play. She uses repetition, describing what children are doing as they move

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need to do better?

confidently around the setting. The childminder uses books to extend children's vocabulary. She encourages young children to develop their small muscle control as they feel the different textures in the tactile books. They learn how to turn the pages, and they point excitedly at the pictures. Even young children are engaged through the childminder's engaging story telling. n The childminder ensures that children are prepared for going to school by helping them to develop their independence. She gives children ample time to practise the skills they need, such as putting on coats and shoes, from an early

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need to do better?

1 May 2025 age. Children become familiar with the school environment as they accompany other children on the school run. This provokes further discussion about their progression to school. n Children are supported to manage their feelings and regulate their emotions. The childminder uses resources to talk about feelings. She helps children to learn about sharing and being kind to others as they play alongside each other. The childminder ensures that there are adequate resources to discourage squabbling. n The childminder helps children to keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds them about not putting things in their mouths and to be careful. She enables children to learn about good hygiene, promoting handwashing following nappy changes and outdoor play. n The childminder takes action when concerned about gaps in children's learning. She re-evaluates her curriculum and the activities provided to check their

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need to do better?

effectiveness. She seeks help from other professionals as to taking her concerns forward to ensure that all children have opportunities to progress in their development. n Positive written feedback from parents for the inspection shows satisfaction with the level of communication from the childminder. They appreciate the written updates and verbal exchanges about their children's progress and development. They feel the childminder shows genuine care through a calm approach. n Although the childminder sought feedback from parents for the purposes of the inspection, she does not routinely seek feedback to contribute to the overall evaluation of the provision and care and education provided.

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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 consider seeking regular feedback from parents and others to contribute to ongoing self-evaluation and ongoing professional development opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545972 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10392756 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 11 Date of previous inspection 20 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Hull. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides government funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged 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 her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting in writing with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

1 May 2025 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

1 May 2025 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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