Childminder in North Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2015 19 January 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder provides a welcoming environment. She has a sound knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The childminder demonstrates through discussion that she has a good understanding of the different ways in which children learn. She describes how to use observations and assess children's starting points, in order for each child to make progress.  The childminder understands the value of discussions with parents and how this information can be used to meet the needs of children. The childminder demonstrates her awareness and sensitivity of children's emotional needs when she describes her policy for when children first attend.  The childminder has sound knowledge of how to promote children's well-being. She describes how to keep children safe and the procedure for identifying and minimising hazards to children in order to protect them.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder ensures that the premises are secure so that children cannot leave unsupervised, and has a comprehensive knowledge of child protection procedures approved by the Local Safeguarding Children Board to protect the welfare of children.  The childminder is committed to developing her knowledge and understanding and is able to demonstrate an ability to evaluate her own practice. She understands how comments from children and parents can be used to inform her plans for future improvements.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of documents. She discussed safeguarding and child protection issues with the childminder.  The inspector checked the suitability of resources and the outdoor play area.  The inspector discussed observations, assessment and planning with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, and discussed self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how to keep children safe, including how to identify and minimise potential hazards to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303967 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 873049 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives with her two children in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. The childminder is open all year round from 6.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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