Regan, Jean Diane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2016 9 July 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has enhanced her professional development by attending training, including paediatric first aid. This means that she is complying with legal requirements and is aware of procedures to follow to support children's well- being in a medical emergency.  The childminder gathers information from local schools about what children are learning. She provides activities and opportunities that complement the learning taking place at school. This helps to support consistency for children when they move from one setting to another.  The childminder observes and monitors children's progress. This helps her to identify any gaps in learning and to plan appropriate next steps for their development.  Children help the childminder to plant strawberries in her garden. They learn about what plants need to grow and delight in picking the produce to eat for snack. This supports children's knowledge of a healthy lifestyle.

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This provision is good

 Children are confident in their interactions with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make good enough use of the outdoor environment for those children who prefer to play and learn outside.  The childminder does not give parents the full support they need to guide their children's learning at home and to complement the learning taking place in the setting.

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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

 make better use of the outdoor environment to support the continuing good progress of children who prefer to play and learn outside  strengthen existing ways in which parents are supported to guide their children's learning at home.

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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 is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and who to report any concerns. She undertakes daily risk assessments of her home and on outings and removes any potential hazards. She enhances the experiences children receive by talking with other childminders and discussing good practice. Since her last inspection, she has received support from the local authority which has helped her to review her practice. She continually reflects on the service she provides for children and families to improve outcomes for them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She plays alongside them and provides children with conversations that help them to think about what they are doing. Children learn to solve problems during their play. The childminder uses positional language as children turn puzzle pieces around before fitting them together. Children explore weight and measure and use buckets and spades to transport sand from one container to another. The childminder plays alongside children, making a sandcastle. She counts to three before children remove the bucket and enjoy squashing the sand with their hands. Children gain an awareness of numbers and counting. Younger children develop their understanding of simple mechanisms. They press buttons on toys and listen to the music being played. Parents comment positively about the service they receive from the childminder. She keeps parents informed about the activities children have enjoyed

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop their physical skills and they enjoy walks in the wood or to the local park. The childminder provides a range of healthy snacks for children. She uses produce which is grown in her garden to help children to understand about healthy foods. The childminder helps older children to manage their own behaviours. They help to develop rules and boundaries and record these on posters which are displayed in the home. The childminder takes younger, less-confident children to local toddler groups to play and interact with others. This helps children to gain confidence and develop their social skills. Children demonstrate that they are emotionally secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are developing their independence and select resources to support their interests. For example, children confidently choose books for the childminder to read to them. They open flaps and pull tabs in the book, excited to see what happens. Children know that print carries meaning. They hold up magnetic letters for the childminder to tell them what letter they are holding. Children are developing the key skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505178 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 1044204 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Hibaldstow. She operates all year round from 6am to 8pm, Monday to Sunday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides occasional 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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