Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 July 2015 20 March 2012

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows how to observe and assess children's learning, in order to plan and provide activities that encourage their continuing development.  The childminder appropriately demonstrates how she promotes children's safety and welfare. She ensures that daily risk assessments of the premises are carried out as well as conducting regular fire drills.  The childminder understands how to ensure children's care needs are well met. She demonstrates how she would work with parents to obtain information about children's care needs.  The childminder demonstrates through discussion her knowledge and understanding of the importance of partnership working. Procedures are in place to ensure relevant information about children's learning is shared between parents and the childminder.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of how to protect children in her care. She is aware of what to do in the event of a concern about a child in her care and the procedures to follow. The childminder has a current paediatric first-aid certificate and holds public liability insurance.  The childminder demonstrates through discussion and documentation that she attends purposeful training courses, which contribute to her ongoing professional development. The childminder has addressed all previous recommendations and demonstrates a commitment to improve.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observations, assessments and planning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding. She looked at equipment and toys that are to be used for childminding.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and a range of other documentation she will use when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356115 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 863436 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 20 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Grimsby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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