Childminder in North Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 February 2018 8 June 2015

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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 provides a welcoming environment. Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They settle quickly and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She is effective in her communication with parents, providing clear details about their children's progress and well-being.  The childminder has developed successful methods to monitor children's progress. She uses her observations, assessments and planning procedures well to identify children's next steps in their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children behave well. They have a clear understanding of the childminder's expectations and she is a calm role model. Young children are beginning to learn to share and take turns.  The childminder is effective in her self-evaluation. She identifies key areas for improvement. She has addressed the recommendations from her last inspection well

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This provision is good

and developed how she teaches children about differences and similarities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes solves problems for younger children too quickly, not giving them enough time to discover solutions for themselves.  The childminder does not focus her continuing professional development to update her skills to further build on her existing good-quality teaching.

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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

 provide young children with enough time during play to learn to solve problems  focus professional development more sharply on the quality of teaching to sharpen the quality of teaching still further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminding premises. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held several discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector observed the management of children's care routines.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed with the childminder, the children's progress and how she plans to meet their learning needs.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and how she has improved her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her duty to protect children from harm. She knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Good risk assessments and secure premises enable the childminder to help keep children safe. The childminder understands the importance of developing her practice and provision, and taking account of the views of parents and children. She monitors and reviews the children's progress well. The childminder has established good working relationships with other professionals and staff at the schools the children will attend when necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She understands that children learn through play. Overall, she interacts effectively with children to promote their learning. She provides a variety of activities to help motivate and stimulate children's learning. She seeks useful information on children's starting points and plans effectively to improve their skills. For example, children enjoyed threading a collection of shapes and building towers out of blocks. The childminder used these activities well to teach early mathematical skills. She introduced words, such as 'tall' and 'taller', and encouraged children to say and recognise common shapes. The childminder teaches communication and language skills effectively. She repeats words for young children to copy and provides a running commentary of what they are doing to help improve their speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they are comfortable in their surroundings. They move around the room, confidently selecting their own play from a range of good-quality resources and toys. The childminder provides opportunities for children to be physically active. For example, they go on outings into the woodlands and parks and enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. In addition, the childminder makes good use of local amenities and uses these to help extend children's learning opportunities. For example, children attend toddler groups with her and mix with other children, developing their social skills. The childminder supports children well to learn about the importance of safe and healthy lifestyles, such as managing risks and eating nutritious food.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children gain the skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school. They concentrate and have a positive attitude to learning. Children develop their personal and social skills well. Children gain a love of literacy and storytelling. They cuddle up with the childminder and listen intently to their favourite stories. Young children develop good-physical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505184 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 1091105 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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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Epworth, North Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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