Childminder in North Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2015 3 December 2008

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

 Children make good progress because the childminder successfully supports their learning and development. She has a very good understanding of how children learn through play.  Children develop independence in their play as they freely access a wide range of stimulating resources, both indoors and out. The environment supports children well to follow their interests and develop their own thoughts and ideas.  The childminder treats children with the utmost respect and encourages them to express their views and talk about their needs. As a result, children form very secure emotional attachments with her.  The childminder has a consistent and caring approach. She offers children lots of praise and support. Consequently, children's behaviour is good.  The childminder has built good relationships with parents. They contribute towards children's learning and are kept well informed. By taking their views and ideas on

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This provision is good

board, the childminder is able to enhance the quality of care she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not find out as much as possible from parents about what their child knows and can do when they first start.  The childminder does not work together with the schools children will be moving on to, so that children's abilities when they first start are known and can be catered for.

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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

 establish children's starting points more promptly, for example, by gaining more precise, detailed information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start  help children to make a smooth move into school by working together with school staff and sharing details of children's prior learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom, kitchen and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked through children's assessment records and reviewed a selection of records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household, and the childminder's training.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder accurately assesses children's capabilities and stage of development, and identifies what children need to learn next. The childminder understands how children learn and supports them well. Children use pencils to copy the shapes of letters. The childminder encourages children by using positional language to describe the formation of letters. As a result, children develop early writing skills in preparation for school. Children enjoy a good variety of outings. They visit places of interest, such as local farms, to learn how to care for animals. Weekly trips to activity groups with other minded children extend children's social skills. The childminder obtains some information from parents about children's individual needs when they start. However, she does not find out enough about what children already know and can do, to help her to identify children's starting points quickly.

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good

Children are polite and have good manners. The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being because she treats them with kindness. Children spend time in the garden every day and have opportunities to develop their physical skills. Children ride on scooters and use ramps to develop their balance. As a result, they are able to manage risks by negotiating the different level surfaces. Children are given opportunities to practise self-help skills and develop their independence. For example, they are encouraged to wash their hands prior to eating and after using the toilet. The childminder plays alongside the children, modelling positive behaviour and helping them to think about sharing and taking turns. This helps children to form friendships and to understand the expectations for behaviour.

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provision is good

Children are effectively safeguarded. The childminder attends regular training to refresh her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. Consequently, she is aware of the signs of possible abuse, and knows what to do if she has any safeguarding concerns. The childminder effectively monitors the educational programmes and evaluates children's learning. She regularly obtains the views of parents and children to identify strengths and areas for further development. As a result, she reflects on her practice and the overall service that she provides. The childminder has systems in place to share information with parents and the local nursery that children attend. This ensures that she can provide consistent support for children's learning and development and care needs before they start school. Children learn about the school that they will be attending by talking with the childminder and visiting the school when dropping off older children.

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provision is good

However, the childminder does not share children's prior learning with the school. This means that the school staff are not able to prepare fully for children when they first attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295470 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 861542 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 3 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Bottesford. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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