Childminder in North Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30/09/2014 29/03/2012

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children are developing very strong bonds and attachments with the childminder. They make independent choices from a wide range of resources and they are cared for in a warm and friendly environment. Consequently, children are happy and settled.  The quality of the teaching is good because the childminder has high and realistic expectations of children and a secure knowledge and understanding of child development and how they learn.  The childminder is very well organised and is reflective about her practice. She demonstrates a strong desire to learn and continually update her knowledge and skills in all areas relating to the care and learning of children.  The childminder meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements well. She conducts thorough risk assessments in order to minimise hazards to children and has robust procedures in place to protect children from harm.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are very strong. Parents are actively

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This provision is good

encouraged to be involved in their child's learning. The childminder works very closely with other providers that also care for the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always sharply evaluate information about children's progress and development, so that it can be utilised more fully to strengthen the quality of her teaching so that children benefit from outstanding learning in all areas.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the area used for childminding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the observations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, the childminder's self-evaluation form and a selection of policies and children's personal records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household and the childminder's qualifications.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers via the childminder's own parent reviews.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1992 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband near Scunthorpe town centre. The whole of the ground floor and rear garden is used for childminding. Bathroom facilities are provided on the first floor. The family has a cat and rabbit as pets. The childminder takes and collects children to the local schools. She attend a childminding support group and regularly takes younger children to other toddler groups. The childminder takes children to parks on a regular basis. The childminder currently has nine children on roll, of whom three are in the early years age range and they attend for a variety of sessions. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, except for main bank holidays and family holidays. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 utilise all information about children's progress and development, so that it is more sharply evaluated to strengthen the quality of teaching so that children consistently benefit from outstanding learning experiences in all areas.

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who attend

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. She offers a warm and welcoming environment in which children can learn and play. This helps them to feel valued, safe and happy and empowers children to make their own decisions. This results in children being enthusiastic learners, concentrating for age-appropriate periods of time at their chosen activities. Both the indoor and outdoor environments are very stimulating and enable children to follow their own interests. This means that children's learning is maximised to continually allow them to play and explore for themselves. The childminder demonstrates high expectations of children and plans an educational programme that has depth and breadth across the seven areas of learning. She provides a well-organised, child accessible, stimulating and

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who attend

inviting learning environment. This helps children to acquire the skills and dispositions required for the next stage in their learning and means that they are well prepared for starting school.

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who attend

Teaching is effective and children are making good progress given their starting points. Planning supports individual children in their learning and development well. It covers all areas of learning and provides appropriate challenge for children. All children make good progress towards the early learning goals because the childminder observes and assesses their progress and uses these to identify next steps in learning for each child. The childminder does not effectively utilise all the information about children's progress and development to sharply focus on the quality of teaching to ensure that they make better that good progress. The childminder gently supports children as needed but is aware of when to stand back and allow the children to problem solve for themselves. For example, children use their critical thinking skills as they work out how to move the wheeled cogs around on the board to make them all move together. Children stand back and feel proud

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who attend

of themselves when they achieve this. The childminder praises this achievement which raises the children's self-esteem and confidence. Children are very aware of the routines that the childminder has in place and their independence is promoted very well. Younger children play with the cars and pull the friction cars back and then watch the wheels as they go around. This raises the younger children's awareness of technology. Children plant and grow their own fruit and vegetables within the garden, which helps them to learn about the food chain and how things grow.

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who attend

The childminder gathers a range of information from parents about their child's interests and abilities before they begin to attend the setting. Alongside the childminder's own initial observations, this shared approach helps to identify children's starting points. The childminder observes children during activities and makes assessments of their abilities. The childminder monitors children's development and progress. Parents can access their own child's records. Children benefit from a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities and the routine is very flexible to enable them to pursue their own interests. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to carry out progress checks for children aged between two and three years.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder has strong and positive attachments with children. She fosters these well because she has good arrangements in place for helping children to settle. For example, when children first start, she gradually builds up the length of time they are in her care. The childminder praises children's efforts and achievements regularly, which helps boost their self-esteem and confidence. She offer gentle encouragement and clear explanations about how to go down the slide safely, when a younger child attempts to go down the slide on their tummy. The childminder then praises the child when they go down the correct way. She ensures she spends time with all children so that they feel special and valued, which results in children having a positive self-image. Children demonstrate that they feel secure and form good emotional attachments with the childminder.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder has a positive attitude to equal opportunities and welcomes all children and families into the home. Children have opportunities to learn about other cultures and beliefs as the childminder provides a range of resources to reflect today's diverse society. The childminder involves the children and family in various fundraising events to raise their awareness of people less well off than themselves. She plans activities and experiences for children to learn about different cultures and their celebrations or special festivals. This helps to enhance children's learning in order for them to value and respect others and to challenge inappropriate attitudes and practices. Children have opportunities to explore the community around them, as they go out and about to different local places. They benefit from visits to different groups which enable them to develop confidence in new experiences and to help them socialise. Children learn about keeping safe as they

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

take part in regular fire evacuation drills. Within the indoor and outdoor environments, children have access to a wide range of stimulating resources, which are age- and stage- appropriate and support their independence as they make choices about their play.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder promotes children's health well. The childminder works with parents to meet all dietary needs and ensures that all children are suitably nourished. They provide healthy snacks and encourage parents to provide a healthy packed lunch. Children help themselves to a drink when they become thirsty. Through daily routines, such as hand washing, the children develop their self-care skills, as well as learning about the importance of good hygiene practices. The childminder ensures that she is fully aware of their preferences and usual routines and incorporates these into her daily care. For example, individual sleep routines are followed. Younger children, when sleeping, are placed in a lie back pushchair, and sited outside the back patio door. This ensures children sleep in the fresh air, and at the same time the childminder can supervise the children well. The childminder gathers detailed information about children's health, development

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

and care needs prior to them attending. Therefore, the transition from home into the setting is managed well and children settle quickly. In addition, children accompany older children to school, which helps to familiarise them with other settings. This means that they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as starting primary school.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to fulfil the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a good knowledge of child protection issues and has accessed appropriate training. This ensures that she is aware of potential signs of abuse and neglect and has a secure understanding of her responsibility regarding protecting children from harm. For example, she knows what she must do if she has any concerns and which agencies she must inform. Risk assessments are conducted thoroughly so children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder has effective emergency procedures in place. This offers parents reassurance that their children's safety and welfare. The childminder successfully evaluates her provision to ensure she meets all the legal requirements. She is fully aware of when to inform Ofsted of any changes to her provision or herself that would impact on the care of the children.

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provision

The childminder organises her documentation well. She demonstrates a positive approach to improving her professional development in order to enhance the learning, development and care of the children in the setting. The childminder regularly attends training events to expand and enhance her knowledge and experience. She has made good progress since her last inspection and has suitably addressed the recommendation made. Self-evaluation is good and supports continuous improvement for the benefit of the children who attend. Through parental written feedback and discussions with the parents and children, the childminder is positively striving towards involving others in her self-evaluation process. She has a positive and strong commitment towards monitoring and evaluating her service. The childminder regularly reviews and monitors children's progress records and planning documents to ensure they offer a broad range of activities across all areas of learning.

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provision

The childminder's relationship with parents is good. Parents are provided with a wealth of information about the childminder and her provision. They are given an information pack to read when they start. Parents are given regular information about how their child is progressing, they are also supported in being involved in their child's learning at home. This is through the use of the story sacks that the childminder has produced to extend children's learning. The childminder also works in partnership with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage that children attend. These are well established, which means that all providers are working together to meet the care, well-being and learning development of the children. Parents speak very positively about the childminder. They state she is always kind, calm and patient with all the children. Parents comment on the good range of activities provided for the children and that their children have settled very

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 205791 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 989272 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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