Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2018 12 April 2013

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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 is very conscientious and committed to her role. She effectively evaluates her provision and identifies strengths, and areas for further development. This helps her to continually improve outcomes for children.  The childminder has a positive attitude to training. She strives to develop her professional skills and provides a good service to children and their families.  Children develop good social skills when they visit local toddler groups with the childminder as they play and make friends with other children.  Tailored settling-in sessions help children to become emotionally secure in the childminder's care. Children are happy and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging.  The childminder completes daily risk assessments to identify and minimise all hazards to children. Children play in a safe environment.  The childminder is very enthusiastic when she joins in with children's play and supports

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This provision is good

their engagement in activities particularly well.  Parents comment on the very good progress their children are making. They are pleased with the range of activities and experiences the childminder offers and how their children learn to be confident and independent.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share information about children in her care with other providers to help her promote continuity in their 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

 strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend to help promote a highly consistent approach to their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching 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. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence about 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 the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures. She knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She has completed safeguarding training and maintains her first-aid qualification. The childminder makes good use of her observations and planning system to ensure there is a broad variety of activities for children. She regularly checks they are making good progress in their learning and supports them to build their confidence and self-esteem. Partnerships with parents are particularly strong with a good two-way flow of information between the childminder and parents. The impact of this is that children build on what they already know and can do well. This positively supports their future learning and readiness for school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder has a very good knowledge of children's interests. She provides activities and resources that she knows they will enjoy. Early mathematics is effectively promoted. Children learn action songs and rhymes to help them count in sequence. Children's communication and language development are supported well. The childminder regularly engages children in meaningful conversations and uses plenty of descriptive words to extend their vocabulary. They listen attentively and gain confidence in their speaking skills. Children have many opportunities to initiate their own play and develop their own ideas. For example, they show good imagination as they pretend to cook dinner in the play kitchen for each other.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The relationships between the childminder and the children are very good. Young children quickly learn to share and take turns in their play and behave well. The childminder helps children feel good about themselves as she gives them lots of praise and encouragement. She effectively develops their understanding of danger. For example, children learn how to walk safely across the road. The childminder promotes children's good health effectively. She provides regular opportunities for fresh air and access to play equipment to support their physical skills. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals. She promotes good opportunities for children to be independent. For example, children put on their own shoes and coats to go outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make very good progress in their learning and development. They communicate confidently with their friends and adults, and enjoy singing and joining in with the actions to songs. Children develop an understanding of dangers and how to keep themselves safe. They are becoming independent and enjoy the responsibility of carrying out small tasks. For example, they learn about the possible dangers of too many toys scattered around the playroom floor. They eagerly help the childminder to tidy the toys away. Children are motivated and enthusiastic learners who are developing the skills and attitudes needed for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453768 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 1066352 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Cleethorpes, South Humberside. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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