Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2016 1 November 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 monitors children's progress effectively and quickly identifies and addresses any gaps in learning. She works with other professionals to provide strong support to help disabled children and those with special educational needs achieve well.  The childminder effectively supports children's communication, social and physical skills. She helps children build on these skills and to develop their understanding in other areas of learning. This prepares children well for future learning, such as school.  The childminder maintains a calm and relaxed environment, which helps children to feel secure and settled. She promotes good manners and helps children learn to share, show respect and consider the needs of others.  Parents are regularly informed of their children's new learning. Clear, written observations show parents ways they can continue to support their children's learning at home.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has comprehensive systems that underpin her organised practice and demonstrate her secure understanding of her role and responsibilities.  Feedback from parents and childcare professionals is positive. They speak highly of the service the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder plans activities to introduce interesting and exciting learning opportunities but does not always give the children enough opportunities to think for themselves or to direct their own learning.  The childminder does not focus her professional development on opportunities to enhance her good teaching skills to a higher level.

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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

 give children more time to explore new ideas and to process their thoughts during adult-led activities  implement a targeted programme of professional development to increase the potential to achieve excellent standards of teaching and learning for children.

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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 jointly observed two activities 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 read letters from parents and other professionals and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of statutory requirements and has a wide range of policies and procedures in place to help her meet these. She regularly reviews, updates and shares the policies with parents. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as child protection and first aid. She demonstrates very good understanding about the action to take if she has concerns about children's safety and well-being. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Monitoring of the educational programmes and children's progress is very thorough. Partnerships with parents are positive. Parents regularly look at children's development records and comment that they are very happy with the care and learning opportunities provided for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a skilful teacher with high expectations for children's continuous progress. She nurtures the underpinning skills that children need for later learning and competently builds on them. For example, she sings number rhymes as she cuddles babies on her knee. This develops children's bond with the childminder but also immerses them in mathematical language. Young children that can count to four are asked what comes next. They hesitate, so the childminder counts up to four using four fingers to support their understanding. The children count along and eagerly say, 'Five'. Children have opportunities to match numbers to objects to deepen their mathematical thinking. Older children make a castle for Saint George's Day. Younger children know that it says that, dragons have to keep out. They read stories with the childminder and point out what is happening in the pictures. These good experiences support the children's early

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very secure and settled with the childminder. Babies beam big smiles at her when they wake and see her. The childminder notes when children are quiet and asks if they are happy or sad and the children share their feelings with her. The childminder teaches children independence in their care skills. Children roll up their sleeves and pull up the stool to reach the sink before without being prompted as they prepare for a baking activity. The childminder attaches larger fobs to children's zips so they can do them up themselves. Children are taught to ask for help when they need it and do so with impeccable manners. Behaviour is good. Children learn to share, supported by the childminder who is calm and has consistent rules. The childminder helps children learn to mix well with others and to embrace new situations with confidence. They visit the childminder's allotment to learn about healthy food and how it is grown.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including disabled children, those with special educational needs and children in receipt of funding, make good progress during their time with the childminder. Any delays in development are quickly identified and plans put in place to ensure gaps are promptly closed. Children are learning key skills in literacy and mathematics that help them to be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY100272 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 848109 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 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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 and supports disabled children and those with special educational needs.

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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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