Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2015 19 January 2010

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a broad selection of resources and activities that help support and motivate learning. She plans interesting activities that encourage children to think and use their imagination. Consequently, all children are supported to make good progress.  The childminder thinks about what she does. She asks for parents' and children's views about her provision. The childminder identifies her strengths and swiftly addresses any weaknesses. As a result, continuous improvements are made to the quality of the childminding service.  Children are clearly happy during their time with the childminder. They feel at ease in her bright, welcoming home. The childminder uses information from parents to help settle their children when they first attend the setting. Children feel nurtured and their individual care needs are sensitively attended to.  Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder teaches children to behave

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This provision is good

positively, and even the very youngest children follow and participant in daily routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to support children to manage their emotions and express their feelings when they are unhappy or frustrated.

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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

 support children to learn how to better express their feelings when they are unhappy or frustrated.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates, and policies and procedures.  The inspector interacted with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and took account of parents' written views.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding issues and the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. She completes regular fire drills and written risk assessments to help keep children safe and protect them from potential harm. The well-qualified childminder demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development. She completes all mandatory and additional training so that children benefit from current best practice. The childminder maintains good links with other childminders and uses these to develop her teaching to a consistently good level.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are given opportunities to share details of their children's learning at home. The two-way flow of information ensures children are well supported to make good progress in their learning. The childminder provides a rich- learning environment. Children express their creativity as they sing songs and play with musical instruments. They dress up as witches and enjoy Halloween themed activities. The childminder is enthusiastic and plays alongside children, helping them where necessary. Good quality learning experiences and close support help children to learn effectively. Children are beginning to develop the independence skills they will need when the time comes to start school. They listen to stories, follow instructions and put on their coats and shoes. The childminder regularly observes children and uses this information to assess their progress and close any gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to develop a healthy lifestyle. They grow vegetables in the childminder's garden and taste them during snack time. Children practise their physical skills as they play with ride-on toys. They learn to control their hand and finger movements by mixing sensory ingredients together and drawing shapes on large chalkboards. The childminder is an effective role model. Children imitate her good example. However, the childminder does not always support children to express how they feel when they are unhappy or frustrated about such things as having to wait for their turn. The childminder rewards good behaviour with praise and rewards, such as stickers. Children are motivated to explore and their self-esteem is promoted through warm, positive interactions with the childminder. Regular outings into the local community support children to learn about themselves, others and the wider world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive early education funding, make consistently good progress. They are developing in line with expectations for their age. Children are sociable, interested and motivated to learn. They are gaining the key skills they need for the next steps in their learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396251 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 859778 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Cleethorpes. She operates all year round from 8.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She receives funding for free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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