Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 May 2015 5 December 2014

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates that she can offer a suitably varied range of activities for children to enjoy, which covers the seven areas of learning.  The childminder understands how to gather and record information about what children can already do when they start to attend her setting. She has processes in place to track learning that takes place while children are with her, so that she will know if they are making progress.  The childminder has appropriate safeguarding policies and refreshes her knowledge by attending training. This means that she understands child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has a concern about the well-being of a child.  The childminder recognises the importance of establishing good relationships with parents. She has plans in place to support her in working closely with parents, to ensure their children's individual needs are met.  The childminder has suitable resources in place to enable her to care for children. She

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The provision meets requirements

knows how to organise these so that they are accessible, in order to encourage children to make independent choices.  The childminder acknowledges the importance of working with other providers, to promote continuity of care in children's learning and development.  The childminder reflects on ways to improve the service she intends to provide.

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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 all the areas to be used by children. She also discussed with the childminder what equipment and toys will be used for childminding purposes.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector discussed how the childminder intends to observe and assess children's learning and development to ensure that they make progress.  The inspector looked at the policies and procedures in place and discussed how the childminder intends to implement these to ensure that she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements. This included risk assessments, the safeguarding policy and public liability insurance cover.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463333 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 1002641 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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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