Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2017 14 February 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 works closely alongside her assistant to implement the statutory requirements and ensure they provide high levels of care for each child.  Children's emotional well-being is well supported. Children settle quickly into the setting, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure. They communicate freely with the childminder, her assistant and each other.  The childminder has high expectations for behaviour, including good manners. Children are well behaved and courteous. They learn to take turns, for example, as they play on the climbing frame.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is good and she continuously makes accurate assessments of each child's development. She uses these to plan further activities. As a result, children are achieving well.  The childminder helps children to develop into confident and motivated learners who enjoy the time they spend in her home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistant do not provide enough opportunities for children to explore their own creativity and build as far as possible on their developing imaginations.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to express their own thoughts and ideas and further develop their imagination.

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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 discussed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the qualifications and suitability of the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a confident understanding of who to contact if she has a concern about a child. She has thoroughly assessed and minimised the risks to children in her care. The childminder reviews her provision and demonstrates a clear commitment to improving her practice. She takes account of the views of parents and the interests of children when identifying areas for improvement. The childminder monitors children's learning and understands the importance of closing gaps in their individual development. She ensures that her assistant has the skills and knowledge to carry out her role. The childminder discusses with her how new ideas and activities will support children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress and identifies the next steps in their learning effectively to help them make good progress. Good quality information about children's development and care needs is gathered from parents. This helps the childminder maintain continuity of support for children's individual needs. The childminder has a well- set-out playroom and resources are well organised to enable children to make independent choices about their play. Younger children's sensory play and exploration are promoted very well to help develop and support their emerging skills. Children develop mathematical skills through a varied range of activities which involves shape, numbers, patterns and problem solving. For example, they compare different shapes and count together using play dough. There are good opportunities for outdoor play in the garden and children make independent choices about when to play outside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thrive in this good quality setting. They are happy and content and demonstrate a strong sense of emotional security as they seek out the childminder for comfort and reassurance. The childminder provides clear and consistent boundaries and teaches children the difference between right and wrong. Children are developing an appropriate understanding of acceptable behaviour for their age. The childminder uses positive praise and encouragement consistently to help children feel good about what they do. Children benefit from opportunities to be active and engage in physical play during walks in the local environment and visits to local places of interest. This helps to successfully promote their physical and emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They enjoy their play and any gaps in their learning are closing. Children are motivated and confident and thoroughly enjoy learning. They demonstrate high levels of emotional security. Children learn new words and develop their language skills through enjoyable songs and stories. Older children learn to recognise their names in print and to form the letters. Children develop a good range of skills that gives them a firm foundation for later learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451342 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 1066178 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Grimsby. She operates Monday to Friday throughout the year from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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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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