Childminder EY478485

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 speaks to staff at the local pre-school and school nursery class. They share good practice and the childminder borrows resources to support her teaching and extend the range of activities available for children.  The well-qualified childminder extends her knowledge of child development and keeps up to date with changes in legislation. She attends day courses, researches activities on the internet and reads books. This helps her to provide good quality childcare for children.  The childminder plans a range of challenging experiences for children based on assessments of their individual needs and interests. Children are enthusiastic to engage in activities and display good team-working skills.  Children receive lots of encouragement and praise which helps them to have a go and to enjoy success in their chosen tasks. They are continually increasing their independence and motivation to learn.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has clear expectations of children's behaviour. Children behave well and know what is expected of them. They learn good manners and how to respect each other. Children of all ages play well together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain detailed information from parents about their children's abilities and achievements when they first start.  The childminder does not provide a broad range of experiences for children to find out about different communities, customs and faiths.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with parents and support them more effectively to share what they know about their child's achievements when children first join the setting  provide children with a greater variety of opportunities to learn about different people and communities beyond their everyday experiences to raise their understanding to a higher level.

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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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has efficient policies in place to support her practice and shares these with parents when children first attend. She has a good knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder supports continuity of care for children. She shares information about children's learning and development with other early years settings that children attend. The childminder reflects on her practice and gathers parents' comments. This helps her to identify and implement improvements that have a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are encouraged to explore and to follow their own ideas and interests. The childminder recognises the learning potential in activities. The childminder reads a story to children and asks them to play a musical instrument when they hear a particular word in the story. Children listen attentively and are excited when it is their turn to play an instrument. The childminder takes children on trips to the local park and for walks in the community. They learn about their natural world and look at the texture of the bark on trees and at different insects. Parents comment very positively about the childminder. They say that she understands that children's development pathways are all different and is able to tailor her activities towards children's needs. The childminder uses effective observations and assessments to plan next steps in children's learning. This helps them to make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder reminds children about how to cross the road safely when in the street. She provides all children with high-visibility jackets to ensure they are seen. Children learn about keeping healthy. The childminder provides a wide range of healthy foods and snacks for children which she cooks herself. Children ask to go outside into the childminder's garden. They delight in kicking a large inflatable ball and sitting with friends on the see-saw. The childminder warmly welcomes children and families into her care and takes time to get to know them. This helps children to settle quickly and supports their emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children benefit from a good selection of toys, resources and activities that promote their learning and development. They are motivated and happily play alongside the childminder and other children. Children gain confidence as they develop knowledge and skills in readiness for school. They hear mathematical language as the childminder counts the number of imaginary spoons of sugar children put in her cup of tea. Babies are helped with their physical skills. They enjoy activities and resources that enable them to build strength in their legs in preparation for walking. Children develop very good listening and attention skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478485 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 981194 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Goxhill, Barron Upon Humber. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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