Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2017 15 November 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 made many improvements since her last inspection. She gathers all necessary information from parents about their children. This helps her to promote their safety, care and learning well.  The childminder and her assistants offer children a good range of healthy foods and encourage them to try different foods. They provide space for children to sit together when they eat, helping to promote their social skills.  The childminder ensures that her assistants have a secure understanding of child protection and where to report concerns. This helps them to keep children safe.  The childminder provides children with opportunities to explore and investigate. She shows them how to use a machine to peel and cut up apples. Children laugh with enjoyment as they watch how the apple is cut into pieces.  Children form strong emotional attachments to the childminder and her assistants. The childminder talks to children about their interests and listens to their views and

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This provision is good

responds appropriately. Children demonstrate that they feel valued and appreciated.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistants' programme for ongoing professional development is not aimed at raising the quality of teaching even further to help promote children's attainment to the highest level.  Although the childminder gathers the views of parents when evaluating the quality of the provision, targets for future development are not yet sharply focused on raising standards to an outstanding 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

 extend the arrangements for professional development to provide further opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level  sharpen the focus of targets for future development to help raise the standards to an outstanding level.

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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 observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistants. 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 view of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder promotes children's safety when collecting them from schools and other early years settings they attend. She provides appropriate safety equipment in her car and talks to children about how to cross the road safely. The childminder has safety equipment in her home to stop younger children and babies from accessing certain parts of her home. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that may suggest a child is at significant risk of harm. She understands the importance of working with other agencies to promote children's safety and welfare. The childminder shares information with parents daily about what their children have enjoyed and their care routines. She supports them with their child's learning at home, such as by sharing positive behaviour strategies. The childminder passes on information to parents from other early years settings they attend. Overall, the childminder supports her assistants well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder currently provides wrap-around care for children who attend schools and other early years settings. She gathers information about what children are learning and complements this in her setting. She observes and monitors the progress they make and supports them well to reach their next levels in learning. The childminder welcomes children warmly into her home. Children know the routine and where to put their coats and shoes, demonstrating their sense of belonging in the childminder's home. The childminder encourages children to make independent choices in their play and to select toys and resources to support their interests. Children play with number puzzles. The childminder's assistant asks them to recognise different numbers to help develop their mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants provide children with opportunities to learn about how food grows. They ask children to water tomato plants in the garden and they eat the produce when ready. Children demonstrate positive behaviour. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement, helping to raise their self-esteem. The childminder's assistant gives children a high five when they complete a puzzle, praising their achievements. Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active in the garden. Children say that they like to play outside and do cartwheels and handstands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are at their appropriate stage of development for their age and are progressing well. They are confident to interact with each other and develop skills for future learning. Children develop good problem-solving skills and negotiate which way to turn puzzle pieces around on a wooden board. They demonstrate an awareness of good manners. Older children remind younger children to close their mouths when they eat.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205638 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 1107480 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 November 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Grimsby. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with two assistants.

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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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