Childminder EY435374

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2016 11 May 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 completes accurate assessments of children's development and effectively monitors their progress. She identifies clear next steps in learning for each child and plans activities that help them build on their skills. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is a positive role model. She demonstrates how to use good manners and teaches children to respect themselves and others. Children understand the rules and expectations and behave well.  The childminder is well qualified. She has completed an early years degree since the last inspection. She uses her new knowledge to reflect on her practice and has made changes to improve overall outcomes for children. The childminder also works closely with other childminders in her local area to share ideas and good practice.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents and other professionals. The childminder regularly shares her assessments of children's development with parents so

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This provision is good

they can support and strengthen their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always promote children's creativity or make the most of opportunities for children to explore their own ideas.  Children's critical thinking skills are not fully promoted. The childminder occasionally asks questions and answers them before the children have had time to think about an answer.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to be creative and to follow their own ideas  give children more time to think about and respond to questions to support the development of their critical thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and as children played independently and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder and discussed the teaching and learning with her.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, children's records, risk assessments 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 has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows what to do in the event of a child protection concern. She implements and shares comprehensive policies with parents so they can work together to keep children safe. For example, she has researched information about keeping children safe online and provided parents with tips. The childminder is committed to developing her skills and improving the quality of care and learning experiences she provides. Since completing her degree she has a deeper understanding of how children develop and what can delay children's progress. The childminder is alert to any gaps in children's learning and takes swift action to help them quickly catch up. She works in partnership with parents and other professionals to help children get any additional support they require. Parents comment that they are very

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

happy with the care provided for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers a wide variety of activities and resources that reflect children's interests. Children enjoy the activities provided and eagerly help to get the storytelling mat out, showing great interest in sharing books. The childminder keeps children engaged by missing out words from familiar stories. Older children enthusiastically supply them. The childminder repeats words for younger children slowly and clearly, helping them to build their vocabulary. Children develop their pronunciation through fun activities. For example, as the children blow bubbles, the childminder reminds them to make a 'p' sound to help them form the bubble. The childminder makes good use of spontaneous learning opportunities to promote children's understanding of the world. Children find an empty shell in the garden and the childminder encourages them to think about what might have lived in it. Children search the garden for snails and discuss the types of creatures that

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well in the welcoming home environment. They are helped to become independent in ways that are appropriate for their age and level of development. Children show a sense of self-esteem as the childminder praises their achievements. They demonstrate a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe as they successfully negotiate the step into the garden. Children describe the texture and flavour of favourite fruits and recall when they picked strawberries in the summer. They grow vegetables in the garden and visit an allotment. This helps to promote an interest in healthy eating. Children benefit from regular trips to playgroups where they develop their social skills and confidence. This helps to prepare them for the eventual move on to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make consistently good progress. Children whose capabilities are below expected levels of development when they first start quickly catch up with their peers. Children are motivated, eager to learn and confident in their interactions with others. They are well prepared for their next stage of learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435374 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 853637 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in September 2011 and lives near Grimsby. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. She provides funded early 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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