Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2016 13 April 2016

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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

 The childminder manages children's behaviour in a positive manner and praises their achievements. This helps to develop children's confidence and self-esteem. Children demonstrate good social skills. They are encouraged to share and be kind to each other.  The childminder and her assistant use skilful questioning to make children think and develop the skills needed to solve problems.  Regular supervision meetings provide opportunities for assistants to reflect on their practice and subsequently improve outcomes for children.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They grow tomatoes and beans in the childminder's garden and benefit from daily exercise during visits to the woods. Outdoor activities encourage them to be physically active.  The childminder has comprehensive procedures in place to help keep children safe. She practises evacuation drills with children so they understand how to leave the setting in

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not collect enough precise information from parents about children's prior learning in order to assess their initial starting points in more detail.  Although the childminder establishes effective relationships with parents, she does not fully support them to continue their children's learning at home.

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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

 seek more detailed information from parents regarding children's abilities when they first start at the setting, in order to be able to make more precise initial assessments of their skills and learning needs  extend ways to help parents support their children's learning at home, in order to contribute to the good progress they make.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed an adult-led activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder and her assistants' training certificates.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistants and adult members of the household.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views and comments of parents expressed in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the indicators that children may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviour and views. She has attended child protection training and understands the procedures she must follow to report any concerns she may have. The childminder is committed to sustaining the improvement she has made since her last inspection. She attends regular meetings with other childminders and keeps up to date with changes in legislation. This ensures that her knowledge is current and children's learning is supported. The childminder monitors her assistants and provides opportunities for them to extend their professional development by attending training courses. She makes observations and assessments of children to monitor their stages of development. The childminder uses the information gained from these to help her narrow any gaps in learning. She understands the importance of working in

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

partnership with other early years providers. The childminder shares pertinent information with them in order to support continuity in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

All children are motivated to learn. They are kept busy during their time at the setting. The childminder provides a daily routine that children are familiar with and they join in enthusiastically with activities. For example, children stretch their arms above their heads and say they look like scarecrows during a dance activity. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of how children learn. They provide all children with learning experiences that complement their interests. Children's communication skills are good. They demonstrate this when they talk excitedly about a worm they find in the garden. The childminder gives children time to investigate the worm as they describe it as yucky and exclaim that it is moving. Parents comment positively about the childminder and are happy with her service.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are encouraged to look after their environment and are asked to help tidy away toys. Children demonstrate that they have developed strong relationships with the childminder and her assistants. They are comforted easily and clearly enjoy their time at the setting. Children have a place to keep their belongings. They identify their water bottles by recognising their own photograph attached to the bottle. If children require help or dislike something they are reminded to use words to tell the childminder what they need. This helps to ensure that children feel emotionally supported and guided as their personalities develop.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They develop skills needed for their next stage of learning and the move on to school. Children listen avidly to stories, sing songs during a rhyme activity and count together during their play. They are keen explorers and demonstrate imagination during pretend play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455295 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 1058538 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 18 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Grimsby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with two assistants.

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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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