Childminder 505189

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2017 17 February 2017

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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 welcomed support from the local authority and acted on their advice and guidance to significantly improve her practice. She has successfully addressed the actions from the last inspection. Outcomes for children have improved.  Parents contribute to initial assessments of their children's learning and receive regular updates about their children's progress. Partnership working is effective and supports children's continuity of learning.  Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder monitors children's progress well and prepares them for their future learning.  The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development well. Children learn how to share, take turns and enjoy an activity together.  The childminder encourages inclusive attitudes to different faiths, cultures and beliefs. The childminder encourages children well to recognise similarities and differences

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's plan for professional development does not focus sharply enough on raising the quality of teaching even further.  Occasionally, the childminder does not give enough consideration to adapting play, so that toddlers can be fully involved when taking part in planned activities together.  The childminder does not consistently use information gained from observation to precisely focus all future planning, to help children make rapid progress in all areas of learning.

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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

 focus more precisely on professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching even further  enhance the opportunities for toddlers to become more deeply involved in planned activities  use the information gained from observation more effectively, so that planning for children's future learning consistently supports them to make more rapid progress.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. 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 through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has improved her knowledge of local safeguarding reporting procedures and current legislation. She is aware of the action to take if she is concerned that a child is at risk from harm or abuse. The childminder knows how to support children's safety and well-being effectively. Children play and learn in a secure environment. The childminder has essential information about all children in her care and records their hours of attendance. She understands the procedure she must follow to ensure that any adult who has contact with children is suitable. The childminder seeks written permission from parents before administering medication to children. Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder has started to review her practice so that she can set targets for future improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy taking part in baking activities. They are encouraged to count, recognise numbers and learn mathematical vocabulary as they weigh ingredients to make buns. Children use their small-muscle skills well and develop their hand-to-eye coordination effectively. Older children press buttons on the microwave and observe and learn how chocolate melts when heated. The childminder engages older children in conversation during their play. She describes their actions, asks questions for them to solve and encourages them to talk about what they are doing. Older children show how they can listen and make decisions about how to approach a task.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's understanding of the world effectively. Children learn how to sow and care for tomato plants in the garden. They explain how the fruit needs soil, water and sunshine to make them grow. Children measure the height and width of the plants and learn how to examine change over time. They enjoy healthy snacks of fruit and talk about the countries the blueberries and strawberries come from. They attend groups within the community and learn about festivals, such as Chinese New Year. Children are sociable and develop confidence to mix with adults and children of a similar age. They develop good independence skills and learn the importance of self-care routines. Children wash their hands before mealtimes and enjoy the responsibility of small tasks. Older children demonstrate friendly behaviour to others. For example, they sit with toddlers to look at books and pretend to read to them. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills, that prepare them well for their move on to school. They show how they can concentrate for long periods and maintain interest in their learning. Children have regular opportunities to be physically active and benefit from plenty of fresh air. They enjoy using wheeled toys in the garden, walks in the woods and move their bodies to action songs. Toddlers and older children have opportunities to make marks on paper.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505189 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 1086728 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 February 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Epworth, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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