Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 August 2015 25 November 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

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a good variety of learning opportunities and experiences, which significantly support children's overall development.  The childminder plans experiences that specifically link to the individual interests of the children. Therefore, they engage well and enjoy their learning.  Children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder. They show high levels of independence within the setting and access play resources easily.  Partnerships with parents are firmly established. The childminder fully involves parents in their child's learning and she seeks their views about her current practice.  The childminder researches current childcare practice through a variety of ways. She effectively uses this information to assess the quality of her own provision and to make improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children the time they need to process and answer questions so they can fully share their opinions.

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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

 give children more time to respond to questions and to fully share what they are thinking.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of records including children's details, learning information, written policies and training certificates.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation.  The childminder took account of written information provided by parents.

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who attend. This is good

Children are making good progress. The childminder uses accurate assessments to plan activities that challenge and support children's ongoing development. Parents' positive contributions to children's assessments enable the childminder to build upon their learning at home. Children are engaged in their play and develop positive attitudes to exploration and learning. These are some of the necessary skills they need to support their future learning. The children listen to and join in with their favourite stories and the childminder constantly involves them in conversations about what they are doing. Therefore, the children are being supported to develop their communication and language skills well. However, there are times when the childminder does not allow enough time for children to answer her questions. This means that the children are not always able to fully share their own thoughts and ideas. Children learn about shape and colour as they complete bright

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who attend. This is good

and tactile puzzles. The childminder provides the children with a wide range of activities to develop their early writing skills. The childminder takes every opportunity to extend children's learning. For example, she asks them to choose spoons of a certain colour at lunchtime. Craft activities link with a range of festivals and celebrations through the year developing children's knowledge of the world around them.

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good

The childminder shares information with parents about children's starting points and gets to know the children well. She uses this information to ensure she is able to meet their needs and promote their emotional well-being. The childminder is caring and conscientious. She encourages young children to be independent in their self-care. She also offers them choices in all activities. This develops their decision-making skills and ensures they are active participants in their own learning and care. Therefore, children have confidence in their own abilities in new situations, such as moving on to nursery or school. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle by providing healthy and nutritious snacks and meals. Children's large physical skills are developed as they use local parks and attend a wide range of activity sessions, such as music and movement.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She is secure in her knowledge of child protection issues and children's welfare is safeguarded well. Her continued training impacts positively on children's learning and welfare. For example, she refreshes her food safety knowledge regularly, which supported her in gaining a five star rating from the Food Standards Agency. The childminder continues her professional development as she attends local groups to share good practice and gain knowledge of current childcare issues. She uses this information to reflect on her own provision and makes improvements that benefit the children. Assessment is focused and is used very successfully to identify children's learning needs. The childminder works well with parents and other professionals to make sure children's needs are always met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205606 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 865354 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 25 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Grimsby. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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