Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 20 March 2012

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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 has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She regularly observes children as they play. As a result, she plans activities that interest and support them to achieve their next steps in learning.  The childminder supports children's communication and language well. This is because she uses a variety of different techniques to develop their speaking and understanding skills.  Children benefit from daily fresh air. The childminder takes them for bracing walks along the beach. As a result, children develop an understanding of the benefit of exercise and healthy practices.  Independence is supported well because the childminder encourages children to do things for themselves that is age appropriate. For instance, she encourages young children to feed themselves.  The childminder keeps children safe in and around her home because she assesses and minimizes any risks. In addition, she conducts a daily risk assessment to further secure

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This provision is good

children's well-being.  The childminder offers flexible setting in sessions for children and, invites the parents to stay with them briefly. She shares important information about care routines and likes and dislikes. Consequently, children settle quickly in the care of the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to become aware of similarities and differences in society are not maximised to extend their knowledge of the wider world.  The childminder does not fully maximise children's play experiences, as there is not a wide range of open-ended and household materials on offer for children to use.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to gain a greater awareness of similarities and differences in society; for example, by exploring culture and diversity through resources that are available  build on children's already good exploratory skills and engage them even more in finding things out for themselves by increasing the range of everyday resources available to explore, such as tins, cardboard boxes and material.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint discussion with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and assessments, a sample of policies and procedures and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her household.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder challenges children effectively, depending on their age and stage of development. Consequently, they develop and learn effectively, preparing them well for the next stage in their learning and school. The childminder uses actions to support her words, such as waving and saying, 'bye bye'. As a result, babies develop understanding and learn different ways to communicate. In addition, the childminder uses and repeats single words so babies gradually link words to meanings. For instance, the word dinner results in babies waving their hands and smiling. Consequently, this strengthens the youngest children's communication and language. The childminder provides toys that stimulate children's senses. For instance, they practise their moving and handling skills by pressing buttons to create music and lights. However, there are fewer resources available for children to learn about different cultures and diversity in the wider world. The

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who attend. This is good

childminder makes good use of her daily diary for parents. She shares observations and ideas to support learning at home. Consequently, there is continuity of learning and development between home and the childminder.

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good

Babies demonstrate strong emotional attachments to the childminder. They cry when she goes out of sight and smile instantly when they see her again seconds later. The childminder demonstrates healthy practices; for example, she washes her hands after changing nappies. In addition, she washes babies' faces after they have eaten. Children learn about healthy food options because the childminder offers fruit and water at snack time. Children have access to a wealth of colourful and stimulating toys and games. However, there are fewer resources that have a variety of uses, for instance, cardboard tubes and household items. Consequently, children have less opportunities to develop their creativity and imagination skills. The childminder takes the children to visit the local school to watch performances and attend events. Consequently, she emotionally prepares children for their eventual move into school.

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provision is good

The childminder keeps children safe because she can recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse. In addition, she knows the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder has good systems in place to observe and track children's progress. As a result, any gaps in learning can be identified and actioned in a timely manner. This is an improvement from the last inspection. The childminder reflects on the service she offers. She identifies areas for improvement and develops an action plan for what she is going to do. For instance, the childminder has recently returned to childminding and is keen to access further training to improve the outcomes for minded children. The childminder builds up good relationships with parents. Families return to her to care for siblings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347088 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 965039 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Cleethorpes, South Humberside. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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