Childminder in North Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 2015 14 February 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Partnerships are well established between the childminder and parents. The childminder ensures parents are fully involved in all aspects of their child's care and learning and development. This helps to support each child's progress.  The childminder knows how different children learn. She plans activities and experiences, which are stimulating, fun and capture children's interests. Children are fully engaged in their learning.  The childminder talks to children when they are playing and asks a range of questions. Children problem solve and develop their communication and language skills.  Children learn about what makes them similar and different to others as they explore religious beliefs and traditions.  The childminder develops warm and trusting relationships with children. They feel welcomed when they arrive. As a result, children feel valued and emotionally secure.  The premises are safe and secure. Any risks in the environment are identified and

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This provision is good

minimised or eliminated. The childminder carries out regular fire drills that help children to learn about keeping safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not find out as much as possible about what children know and can do when they first start. This means she cannot always plan precisely for their individual learning needs from the outset.  Older children have fewer opportunities to develop an interest in technological toys.

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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

 find out even more about what children already know and can do when they first start at the setting  explore ways in which older children can learn more about and use technology for practical purposes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household.  The inspector took account of views and comments left by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She is able to identify, record and report concerns about children's welfare. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder understands her responsibilities in all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is committed to extending her understanding of how children learn. She attends day courses to improve her teaching and keeps up to date with changes in legislation by receiving updates from the local authority. Effective self-evaluation is in place. Information received from parents helps her to identify areas she wishes to develop. The childminder has built good relationships with other early years settings and local schools. She shares information about children's interests and progress. This helps to provide continuity in learning as children move from one setting to another.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She interacts very well with children and skilfully joins in with their chosen play. Children remain focused, engaged and motivated to learn. Older children's mathematical and literacy skills are developing well. This helps them in readiness for school. The childminder initiates the use of number and counting during activities. Children count the correct number of objects in each group of toys. They confidently select the correct magnetic letters of their name. The childminder helps children to put the letters in the correct order, spelling out their name. Children go with the childminder to school to collect older children. This helps them to become familiar with the routine and understand what to expect when they move. The childminder has a range of resources to support younger children to develop their senses through objects that allow them to investigate different materials.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are independent and confident in their abilities. The childminder supervises and manages children's behaviour well. She is a good role model and encourages children to tidy away after activities. This helps children to look after toys. Children have opportunities to play outside daily to promote their physical well-being. The childminder provides healthy and balanced snacks for children. She promotes children's good health and meets their individual dietary needs well. Children are encouraged to make choices at snack time and during their play. This supports their emerging independence. The childminder encourages children to undertake simple tasks, such as disposing of their leftovers after snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, settled and comfortable, and they have well-established relationships with the childminder. The childminder closely observes and monitors children's progress to ensure any gaps in learning are identified and addressed. This results in children making good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272962 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 860839 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Scunthorpe. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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