Tofton, Hannah

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2016 11 October 2013

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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 develops positive relationships with children. She understands their individual personalities and is sensitive to their care needs.  Children play in a safe environment, both indoors and outdoors. Any potential risks are identified and steps are taken by the childminder to help minimise these.  The childminder shares relevant information with other early years settings children also attend. This helps to maintain a consistent approach to children's learning.  Children are motivated to learn through the variety of good quality resources and experiences provided by the childminder. This supports them to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She uses skilful questioning to engage children's attention and encourages them to think and problem solve. The childminder patiently gives children time to respond and repeats

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This provision is good

back key words to reinforce their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always recognise the full range of potential learning opportunities within planned activities. She does not always fully extend these activities to incorporate more than one area of learning at a time so that children's learning is consistently promoted at the highest level.  The childminder does not collect enough information from parents about children's prior learning to help her assess their initial development in more detail and plan accurately for their future learning from the outset.  The childminder does not routinely seek the views of parents and children to help review the quality of her practice.

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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 the most of the potential learning opportunities in planned activities to promote children's learning at the highest level and help them to make more rapid progress  seek more detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start, in order to make more precise initial assessments of their skills and learning needs and plan more accurately for their future learning from the outset  develop ways to encourage parents and children to share their ideas and contribute to the ongoing improvement of practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used for childminding purposes and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and evidence of the childminder's suitability. She discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the procedures she must follow to report any child welfare concerns she may have. She also understands the indicators that children may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviour and views. The childminder has completed paediatric first-aid training and knows how to help children in the event of an accident or emergency. Children's progress is monitored consistently. The childminder uses information from observations and assessments of children, in order to identify and narrow any gaps in their learning. Parents' comment that they are happy with the childminder's service and that their children feel content and safe in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have opportunities to practise their early writing skills. The childminder teaches them to recognise and write their own names as they enjoy painting and making marks. The childminder talks to children about members of their family. Children play with shaving foam during sensory play and tell the childminder that, 'Daddy's beard has spikes'. Children are encouraged to be independent and active learners. Toys are arranged at low level and children of all ages explore what is offered with enthusiasm. The childminder makes full use of the local library, church and farms to help promote children's social skills and develop their understanding of the wider community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's likes, dislikes and interests prior to them starting. This helps to ensure children experience consistency between home and the childminder's care. Children are encouraged to try new things and are praised for their achievements. This helps support their self-esteem and promotes confidence. The childminder demonstrates she is nurturing in her approach when she cuddles and reassures children. The childminder is an effective role model. Her calm manner complements her teaching as she reminds children to take turns and share toys. They respond well to her requests and behaviour is good. The childminder supports children's health and well-being. They are offered rest and sleep when they require it. All children benefit from outdoor play and resources, promoting their physical development, such as ride-on toys. They eat healthy snacks and sometimes grow vegetables in the

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, all children make good progress in their learning and development. They are motivated, happy and confident in their interactions with adults and other children. Children learn about colour and size during sensory play. The childminder helps them to develop the skills they need for their next steps in learning and the eventual move on to school. Children say they like it at the childminder's house and count how many friends they have.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461854 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 1066856 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 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Healing, 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 provides funded early education for three-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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