Crooks, Helen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 October 2015 13 May 2011

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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

 The childminder observes children as they play and accurately assesses their current stage of development. She uses this information to plan further experiences to support and extend children's learning. Children demonstrate that they are keen and active learners.  The childminder uses effective teaching skills when playing with children. She skilfully interacts with children and gives them time to explore, investigate and develop their ideas. This helps to develop children's problem-solving skills.  The childminder effectively supports children's social skills. She teaches children to be kind, respectful and to understand the feelings of others.  The childminder takes the time to support children to settle into her home. She works with parents to make sure children feel confident and secure with her.  The childminder implements robust systems to safeguard children. She has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Professional development is not sufficiently focused on raising the quality of teaching and learning.  The childminder does not always share important new learning that is taking place quickly enough with parents.

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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

 enhance professional development that increases the potential to deliver the highest quality provision and excellent outcomes for children  promote swifter information sharing with parents so they are always well informed of their child's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder, and discussed the teaching and learning with her.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, children's records, policies and procedures, and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures her safeguarding knowledge is kept up to date. She understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder is highly qualified, and uses her knowledge and skills effectively to ensure children make good progress. She effectively identifies and addresses improvements to her practice. However, she has not considered how she can continue to improve her teaching skills that raise children's achievements to the highest level.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge and experience to successfully promote good learning opportunities. She makes good use of her accurate assessments of children's progress to plan for their next stage of learning. However, she does not always share enough detailed information with parents so they know about the progress their child is making. The childminder effectively supports children's speech development. She listens carefully to what young children say to her and repeats their words correctly for them to hear. She encourages young children to explore sounds. The childminder joins in with children's play, and successfully weaves in opportunities to count and to talk about size and quantity. This is successfully building on children's growing mathematical understanding. Children's early literacy is supported as they listen to regular stories and explore words on the word wall.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment. She establishes warm and secure relationships with children and their families. This ensures children have a strong sense of security and belonging. Children's physical development is supported well. They spend time in the garden and go for walks in the park. These regular outings help to promote positive attitudes to exercise and increase children's balance and coordination. Children follow good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy snacks. Children display very good behaviour. The childminder actively supports this through lots of praise and encouragement. The childminder works with the local school to support children as they move on to future learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder uses effective teaching strategies to help children become confident and independent learners. Children eagerly participate in a wide range of experiences that successfully promote their learning and skills. The childminder assesses children's abilities when they first start and continues to assess their development. This helps her to accurately plan the next steps in children's learning. Children make good progress given their starting points and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205655 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 865357 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Cleethorpes. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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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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