Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 October 2015 13 March 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

 The childminder and her assistant complement each other in their interactions and care for children. They provide children with a warm and friendly environment where they thrive.  The well-qualified childminder makes good use of regular training and updates her knowledge and understanding of changes in legislation. She shares this information with her assistant, which helps them to provide continuity and a good learning environment for children.  Children make good progress. The childminder observes and assesses children's development. This helps her to identify any gaps in their learning and to offer additional support for individual children.  The childminder supports children's speech and language development extremely well. She recognises the different ways that children communicate with her and uses words to support their understanding during play.  The childminder is a good role model and includes all children in the activities she

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This provision is good

provides. Children develop a very strong sense of belonging. They treat each other with respect, care and consideration.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's partnerships with other settings children attend are not fully established. She does not share information about children's interests and next steps in learning with them to help promote consistency between settings.  The childminder has not yet found completely successful ways to communicate with all parents in order to share as much information as possible about children's learning.

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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

 share more information about children's learning with other settings they attend and promote consistency in the care and learning children experience  develop further communication with all parents about children's learning, and use this information to support children's learning even more effectively.

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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 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 attends training and has a clear understanding of how to deal with concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has robust procedures in place for ensuring that her assistant is confident and competent in her role. The childminder completes regular training to continue her professional development. She reviews her practice to ensure that both herself and her assistant share the same vision to support children's learning and development. The childminder gathers feedback from parents about the service she provides. She works with her assistant to implement changes and to improve the environment and experiences children receive. The childminder has good partnerships in place with parents. She discusses children's needs and routines in order to agree how they can work together to provide appropriate support. This works particularly well for children with specific needs

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

and ensures that both the childminder and parents work together harmoniously to support children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the statutory requirements and what children need to learn in order to help them make a good start at school. The childminder takes children to local parks and to other childminders' houses to play with other minded children. Children develop their social skills as they mix and make friends. They have regular opportunities to learn about their community as they visit local parks and the beach. Children collect leaves and watch birds in the garden. The childminder uses these opportunities to teach them about nature and the wider world. Babies are provided with a warm, comfortable area to feel safe and secure in. Resources and toys provided for them stimulate excitement and support them in developing their senses. Older children have their own space where they take time to relax after the school day. Parents are happy with the advice and guidance given by the childminder to support their children's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well. They are emotionally secure, settle very quickly and are eager and ready for learning. Children learn to manage risks safely. Regular fire evacuation procedures are carried out and the childminder has an effective method to get all children out of the house as quickly as possible. The childminder talks to children when walking in the street about road safety and the hazards of talking to strangers. Children wear reflective jackets for extra safety. Children have opportunities to develop their independence. They select their own toys and resources and help to get food ready for lunch. Children develop physical skills well. When they play outside they throw balls and have opportunities to use age-appropriate ride-on toys and climbing structures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress when in the care of the childminder and her assistant. They are confident, contented and enthusiastic to take part in activities and to learn. Children are well prepared for the changes ahead and for moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY351458 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 863356 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Grimsby. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant and provides overnight care.

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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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