Childminder EY430086

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 2016 23 January 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 engages well with children during different activities. She uses her knowledge and understanding of each child's individual interests to provide experiences that stimulate their curiosity. This helps to encourage and motivate children to learn.  Children are encouraged to play nicely, share and help each other. This means that children are developing respect and tolerance for others.  The childminder builds effective relationships with parents. She maintains a regular two-way flow of information with them about their children's achievements and skills.  Children are happy and settled. They seek the childminder out for support when needed, showing that they feel confident and emotionally secure in her care.  All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder promotes children's communication, physical skills and social skills well.  The childminder evaluates and thinks about what she does. She seeks the views of

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This provision is good

parents and children, which helps inform her of any areas that may require improvement or change. This enables her to maintain good standards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information about children's learning and development is not always used effectively enough by the childminder to consistently plan precise experiences that support children to make more rapid progress.  Opportunities for professional development are not fully focused on extending the childminder's teaching skills and overall practice to an even higher standard.

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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 information gained from observations of children's ongoing learning to more precisely plan for children's future learning experiences, in order to support them to make more rapid progress  place a stronger emphasis on professional development opportunities that increases the potential to deliver the highest-quality provision and excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by the children and observed the activities in which they took part.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning and development.  The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and interacted with the children at appropriate times throughout inspection.  The inspector took account of views of parents taken from written testimonials and parents spoken to on the day of inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. She looked at a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures, and discussed the childminder's plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well organised and she implements a clear range of policies and procedures that helps children to feel safe and secure. She has a good understanding of her role in protecting children from harm. The well-qualified childminder understands the procedures to follow should she have any child protection concerns. Potential risks and hazards are identified and steps are taken by the childminder to minimise these. This helps to keep children safe, both indoors and when outside. The childminder shares relevant information with other early years settings that children attend. This helps to develop a consistent approach to children's learning. Parents comment that they are happy with the childminder's service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's social skills develop during interactions with the childminder and each other. They visit local farms, the park and enjoy pottery painting classes. The childminder promotes children's mathematical understanding. Children count up to five using their fingers and talk about size and shape during a play dough activity. The childminder asks questions that encourage children to think for themselves and prompts them to recall things they already know. This also effectively supports children's developing language and communication skills. Children enjoy listening to stories read aloud by the childminder. The childminder provides children with different books to look at according to their age and level of understanding. This helps to develop children's interest in books from a young age. The childminder skilfully involves all children during activities. This ensures that every child has an equal opportunity to contribute and take part.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She is calm and respectful in her approach to children. Children behave well as the childminder offers positive praise and recognition of their achievements. Children's self-esteem is promoted as a result of these positive interactions with the childminder. Children are busy and engaged in their play, staying focused for extended lengths of time. This demonstrates that they are developing a love of learning and beginning to use their imaginations as they explore and investigate. The childminder encourages children to learn about healthy lifestyle choices. She offers fruit as a snack and children benefit from lots of outdoor play and long walks. The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's needs and preferences prior to them starting. This helps children to experience a positive and supported move into her care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have opportunities to practise their early literacy skills when they paint and make marks using different materials. Independence skills are promoted as they learn to zip up their coats and put on their shoes. All children make good progress in relation to their starting points, developing the key skills they need for their eventual move to school. They learn to follow instructions, practise writing their names during dot-to-dot activities and learn the days of the week.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430086 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 1065708 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 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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