Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2015 11 June 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder supports children's learning with a broad range of good-quality resources and stimulating activities. This helps children make good progress.  Children settle quickly, because the environment is welcoming and the childminder uses information from parents to understand children's individual needs. She maintains familiar routines, which helps children to feel reassured and confident.  The childminder provides clear boundaries and is a good role model. As a result, children behave well.  The childminder seeks the views of parents and children in order to inform her effective evaluation and planning systems.  Children are happy, content and busy in the setting, because they form warm and trusting attachments with the childminder.  Children's communication and language skills are promoted. For example, the childminder talks to children about everyday tasks and activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently analyse information taken from observations and assessments of children's learning, in order to promote their very rapid progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 analyse more consistently the information gained through observations and assessments, in order to help children make the very best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's observations, assessments and planning.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of all household members, the childminder's qualifications, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and interacted with children at various times throughout the inspection. She took account of comments made by parents.  The inspector discussed safeguarding and child protection issues with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder understands how children learn. For example, she demonstrates how to do things and asks questions that make children think. As a result, children make good progress. The childminder conducts regular observations and accurately assesses children's progress. However, she does not consistently analyse information taken from observations and assessments to help children make more rapid progress in their learning. Children are developing the skills and attitudes they need for when they start school. For example, they learn to wash their hands independently and put on their coats and shoes. They concentrate on activities for a sustained period of time. Young children's literacy skills are emerging, such as when they draw with pens filled with water.

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good

Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder. They sing as they paint pictures and talk confidently with the childminder. This demonstrates that children are happy and content. The childminder praises them and encourages them to have a go. This ensures that children's self-confidence is supported and they are motivated to learn. The childminder encourages children to make healthy lifestyle choices. She provides healthy snacks and talks to them about the fruit they eat. Children benefit from stimulating physical exercise, such as playing outside. They play in the garden with ride-on toys, skipping ropes and a pop-up tent. Children experiment and investigate as they play with modelling dough. They enjoy talking about making pictures for family members and choose activities that interest them. As a result, children are emotionally ready for the next steps in their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her responsibilities to protect children. She involves children in keeping themselves and others safe. For example, children help tidy away toys before starting another activity and hold hands when they go on outings. The childminder understands her duty to comply with the learning and development requirements. She regularly monitors children's development to ensure that they make good progress in the seven areas of learning. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information between relevant professional agencies in order to support children's emerging needs. She shares their daily progress reports with parents and invites comments from parents and children, about her service. The childminder has made improvements to her service since her last inspection, such as providing a quiet baby room. Children benefit from knowledge that is up-to-date, because the childminder

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provision is good

regularly attends training. Parents comment that they would recommend her. Overall, the childminder demonstrates her commitment to improving her service and continually promoting a good-quality provision for children and their parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY244170 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 877475 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002, and lives in Immingham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Sunday, 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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