Childminder, Out-of school day care in North Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 July 2017 Not applicable

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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 has effective induction arrangements to ensure children quickly settle and are happy in her setting. She continues to work closely with parents to meet children's care and learning needs successfully.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder. This supports their emotional well-being very strongly and helps them to be confident and independent learners.  The childminder matches the range of resources very well to children's interests, and children show good levels of involvement as they play. Children know they need to take care of resources and willingly tidy up after they have finished playing.  Parents praise the high standards of care and learning that their children receive. The quality of communication between home and the setting is very good. The childminder uses the information gained very effectively, to plan for children's next steps in learning.  The childminder actively seeks ways to continue her professional development. She

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This provision is good

attends relevant training and networks well, to identify ways to develop her existing practice further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not maximise all opportunities to fully extend children's learning during planned activities.  Although the childminder has begun to evaluate her provision, she does not always seek parents' views to help her identify and achieve future improvements.

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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 opportunities during planned activities to support and extend children's learning even further  seek the views of parents more, so they are able to fully contribute to the identification and achievement of future improvements in the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during the inspection and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector gained parents' views through written testimonials.  The inspector evaluated the learning outcomes of a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children present during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder accesses regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. She knows the actions required if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder maintains the setting well to ensure children's safety. The childminder routinely assesses children's progress over time and carefully observes the different ways children approach their learning. She uses this information to successfully plan children's next steps in learning, and organise resources to engage them meaningfully in their play. Children review the range of available resources and their feedback is important to the childminder. For example, they said they would like different sizes of balls for their physical play. The childminder took them to the shops to select the balls that they wanted.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents to accurately identify children's prior learning and interests when they start. This helps her to ensure that the resources and activities for each child are appropriate. Generally, the quality of teaching is strong. The childminder encourages children to make choices about what they want to learn. This helps children develop confidence as they play and explore. She teaches the children new skills, for example, how to blow bubbles. Children show good levels of motivation as they practise and embed these new skills successfully. They enjoy sharing their thoughts with the childminder and each other, such as the size and colour of the bubbles. The childminder makes good use of the local area to teach children about their own community. Children learn about how people live in other countries and develop a good understanding of differences between themselves and others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very sensitive to children's needs. She plans the daily routine so children have time to be active and rest as needed. Children behave well. The childminder manages any minor conflicts sensitively. Children learn the importance of sharing popular resources and taking turns. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks. She talks to them about healthy practices, for example, having regular exercise and a balanced diet. The childminder shares relevant information with settings that children also attend to ensure continuity in children's care and learning needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress over time. They are well prepared for new challenges as they move on to other settings and school. Children become increasingly confident to try new activities to extend and enhance their independent learning. For example, they make their own risk assessments as they learn to use tools, such as scissors and knives safely. They show very positive attitudes to learning and their levels of well-being are high.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485303 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 1008857 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Brigg, North Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 5 qualification.

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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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