Childminder in North Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 June 2015 4 March 2009

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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

 Teaching is effective because the childminder has a good awareness of how children learn. She uses play and planned activities to engage children and build on their individual interests. This helps them to develop positive attitudes towards learning.  Children are confident and feel valued in the childminder's home. She praises their achievements and listens to their points of view.  Children form positive relationships with the childminder, which means they are happy, settled and keen to explore and learn.  The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility for safeguarding. She follows effective procedures to protect children should she have any concerns.  The childminder reflects on the service she provides, evaluating her strengths and identifying areas to improve her practice. By observing children, she is able to extend their learning by changing resources and activities inline with their interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide all parents with enough information to help them guide their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not establish children's starting points as quickly as possible.

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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

 provide parents with more information about how they can support their children's learning at home  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.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the kitchen, playroom 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 the suitability and training of the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She makes good use of opportunities to develop children's communication and language. The childminder describes objects to children, which supports their understanding. As a result, children are able to listen and practise sounds to build on their language skills. Children are helped to develop early writing skills. For example, they paint outside using brushes and water. Children of all ages and abilities are acquiring skills to support their future education at school. 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 their starting points quickly. Parents are kept informed about children's progress because the childminder talks about their interests

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who attend. This is good

and learning. However, opportunities to use this information to help guide parents in how to better support their children's learning at home are sometimes missed.

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good

Positive relationships are formed between the childminder and children as she shows care and concern for them. This supports children's sense of belonging and emotional well- being in preparation for future learning and eventually school. The childminder has consistent routines in place for snack and lunchtime. Parents provide their children's healthy lunch. The childminder provides a variety of different foods for snack time. Local parks and the childminder's garden provide children with opportunities to enjoy daily exercise and to challenge themselves. Children develop physical strength as they ride on toys and push themselves along using their legs. Children's independence and personal care skills, relative to their ages and capabilities, are promoted well. As a result, children gain confidence in their own abilities. They visit the school when dropping off older children. This allows children to become familiar with the environment and the teachers.

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good

The childminder teaches children how to stay safe. Children are reminded to wear sun hats when playing outside.

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provision is good

The childminder continues to keep up to date with changes in legislation by meeting other childminders to discuss good practice. She has an appropriate early years qualification and extends her knowledge by attending short courses. This improves her ability to meet children's care and learning needs. She regularly seeks the views of parents through discussion and by observing children to help her to reflect on the service she provides. The childminder monitors children's progress and is aware of the importance of identifying if they are experiencing delay in their development. She understands the importance of developing effective partnerships with other providers who care for children. As a result, this shared approach to learning promotes children's progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY315510 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 862203 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Brigg. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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