Childminder EY469789

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 January 2018 29 May 2014

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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 in the childminder's care. They develop a good sense of belonging and form strong attachments with the childminder. This helps to promote their emotional well-being.  The childminder keeps parents well informed of their children's progress. She provides parents with ideas to help them continue their children's learning at home. This successfully supports children's learning away from the setting.  The quality of teaching and learning is good and children make good progress. The childminder makes regular observations of what children can do and identifies what they need to learn next. This information is effectively used to plan activities that challenge and extend children's learning.  The childminder monitors children's development effectively. This enables her to identify and address any gaps in their learning swiftly.  Children behave well. The childminder teaches children to recognise their achievements

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This provision is good

and develop respect for others.  Assessments are accurate and show children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder follows up children's next steps in activities and checks that educational programmes cover all areas of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always support children to pronounce words correctly when speaking.

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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

 support children to pronounce words correctly when speaking.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. He looked at 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 can recognise potential signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows her responsibilities to protect children from harm and report any concerns she may have. Regular training keeps her knowledge about the procedures agreed by the Local Safeguarding Children Board up to date. The childminder reflects on her own practice and keeps abreast of changes in childcare through online forums. Written information contributed by parents suggests they are extremely happy with the service the childminder provides. They especially appreciate the good variety of learning opportunities and how much progress their children continue to make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She uses a good range of toys and resources that supports all areas of children's development. This helps children become engaged in purposeful play. The childminder takes children on a range of outings that extends their learning. They meet other people, use alternative play equipment and gain a good understanding of their local community. Babies and toddlers confidently move around the home. They settle quickly and are inquisitive as they freely explore toys and materials that interest them. Children learn mathematical language from an early age and in naturally occurring ways. For example, they cut fruit into halves and quarters and count in numerical order. The development of language is overall good. The childminder extends the children's thinking skills. She asks them questions that make them think how they might solve simple problems.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She has created a homely, welcoming and stimulating environment where children are eager to learn. The childminder has a good awareness of children's individual requirements, such as sleep times and dietary needs. Children have warm and caring relationships with the childminder, who supports them as they move into, or on from her setting. Children use a variety of resources which reflects diversity and acknowledges cultural differences. The childminder encourages children to learn about a healthy lifestyle. Children talk about foods that are good for them, follow good hygiene routines and enjoy exercise daily.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive, motivated to learn and are becoming confident communicators. They are learning about numbers and size. They are encouraged to count as they play and use mathematical vocabulary. Children develop a keen interest in literacy. They enjoy making marks on paper and are developing a love of books. Children have opportunities to meet with other children of a similar age and develop their social skills. All children are acquiring the necessary skills for their future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469789 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 1102813 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Grimsby. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5pm, 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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Telephone number

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