Childminder EY250358

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2017 13 October 2016

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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 supports the children's emotional needs effectively. She forms warm and caring relationships with children. The childminder manages children's behaviour in a calm and sensitive way. She works closely with parents to support young children's continued good health and consistency in care.  The childminder knows the children well and assesses their development routinely. She plans and provides a wide range of interesting activities and experiences to help children make good progress.  The childminder has good relationships with parents and pre-school. She exchanges information with them regularly to support children's development. Children benefit from consistent approaches to their care and teaching.  The childminder provides a good range of resources to support all children's learning. She focuses well on children's emotional and social skills, and their language and literacy development, preparing them well for future learning and school.

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This provision is good

 The childminder and her assistant now work closely together to evaluate the provision. This approach has ensured a vast improvement in their knowledge of the welfare requirements and had positive impact on the quality of educational provision for the children. The childminder has taken positive steps to address the actions raised at the last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have enough opportunities to take responsibility for their personal needs.  The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to raise children's mathematical skills to a higher level.

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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 further opportunities for children to take responsibility for looking after their personal needs  provide children with more opportunities to develop their understanding of mathematical concepts.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She and the assistant know how to recognise signs that a child might be at risk of harm and what to do if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder speaks to the parents daily and they agree ways to support children's learning and development. Parents spoken to during the inspection say that they are happy with the care and education offered to their children. The childminder has improved her methods of self-evaluation. She has met all of the actions set at the last inspection with support from a local authority advisor. The childminder checks her assistant's practice to make sure they are clear about their roles and responsibilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and monitors their progress to ensure any gaps are identified and swiftly closed. She supports children's communication and language skills well. For instance, she talks with them and models words correctly back to the children. Skilful questioning supports children to think, reason and develop and share their ideas and thoughts. The childminder responds to children's interests well. For instance, she successfully extends technology play by adding a tub of wires and sockets for the children to explore. Children show a keen interest in familiar storylines, which support their early reading skills. For instance, children enjoy story time sessions with the childminder and she helps them re-enact stories with an interesting range of props and puppets. Children develop good concentration skills while they take part in chosen activities. They are encouraged to make independent choices in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents to help new children to settle. Children confidently explore their environment and enjoy spending time with the childminder. The childminder gives constant praise and encouragement throughout activities. This enables children to develop their sense of self-esteem. Children learn to share and take turns. They develop a practical sense of responsibility as they help the childminder to tidy away toys. The childminder ensures that children receive a wide variety of experiences. She plans trips to places, such as farms and parks, so that children have opportunities to discover and learn about the world around them. Home-cooked meals are nutritious and support children to learn about the importance of healthy eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. They develop the skills they need for the next stage of their learning and for school. For example, children take an interest in books and stories. They are keen learners who show a strong interest in their play and activities. For example, children have fun finding the pictures of the food the hungry caterpillar eats and posting it through his large mouth. They enjoy making cakes, discussing what happens next and working together to mix and stir the ingredients.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY250358 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 1076964 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She employs an assistant who holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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