Childminder EY424605

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 August 2017 1 November 2012

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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

 Children are happy and confident to express themselves. They enjoy talking through what they are doing and what they have done. Children discuss their ideas well. The childminder reinforces specific words to clarify their language and help develop conversations. This supports children's language development well.  The childminder is a good role model who has high expectations for each child in her care. They are provided with clear boundaries and expectations for behaviour. Children behave well and use consistently good manners. They are caring and kind to others.  Children's emotional well-being is nurtured effectively. They settle well in the childminder's care. She gathers good information from parents about what their child can already do. Children achieve well from their starting points and their continuity of learning and care is effectively supported.  The qualified childminder reflects on the quality of her provision successfully. She takes

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This provision is good

part in various training opportunities to ensure she keeps up to date with changes and improves her teaching skills and practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully use assessment findings to plan precisely enough for children's next steps in learning so that they make even more rapid progress.  The childminder does not always make good use of opportunities to promote children's early writing skills to help support their development in literacy even further.

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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 the information gained from assessments to plan even more precisely for children's next steps in learning  place more emphasis on developing children's early writing skills so that their progress in literacy is accelerated.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children. She spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of her suitability and the suitability of all people living on the premises.  The inspector looked at a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She also looked at the children's learning and development files and their assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She is aware of the wider issues surrounding child protection. She implements child protection policies which reflect local safeguarding procedures and she shares these with parents. The childminder supervises children well and checks all areas of her home and garden. She is enthusiastic and dedicated to making continual improvement. The childminder understands about sharing information between settings children also attend to support continuity in their learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an effective role model who supports children's play, concentration and learning very well. She understands how to develop their mathematical skills and effectively promotes their speech. The childminder skilfully extends children's learning, introducing size, shapes and counting. For example, as they squeeze, cut and roll play dough, she skilfully helps encourage them to count even further. Children describe what they have made and clarify their thinking. This promotes their imaginations and supports their language skills successfully. They use tools effectively, showing their good control and coordination. Babies benefit from a wide range of play materials to support their learning. They independently select their choice of play and are very interested in exploring the learning environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from effective settling-in arrangements with their parents in the childminder's home. The childminder gathers a lot of information from parents to help her to complete an initial assessment of the child's development, promoting positive partnerships. This also helps children to settle into her care quickly as she gains knowledge of their interests and offers experiences to support these. She recognises and meets the individual care needs of children well. She knows when children are tired and want quiet time. The childminder supports older children to be independent in managing their personal care routines. Children learn good hygiene routines and about eating healthily. They play together cooperatively and show they care about each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working within the range of development expected for their age. They happily engage in activities, maintain attention and follow simple instructions. Children are confident, inquisitive, show curiosity and display a positive attitude to trying new experiences. They are active learners who are eager and motivated to join in with a wide variety of experiences. Babies move rapidly towards the resources as they develop their physical skills. Children develop good communication skills. They learn about shapes and enhance their understanding of mathematical concepts in different ways. Children develop the skills for their future learning and are well prepared to move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424605 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 1059902 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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Telephone number

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