Childminder in North Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2018 30 September 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder has an excellent understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She ensures that her assistant has a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection matters and wider safeguarding issues.  The childminder provides an extremely welcoming, well-organised and stimulating environment, which fosters children's independence and natural curiosity highly successfully.  Children are highly motivated to explore the resources on offer. They are willing to join in activities with other children and adults, and to follow their own interests.  The childminder and her assistant are kind, caring and attentive to what children say and do. They know children very well and take time to support them effectively in their play to extend learning.  The childminder maintains a very good working relationship with the local nursery and school to promote consistency for children. She takes advice and support from other

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This provision is good

professionals to support the children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder establishes positive relationships with parents, she does not gather information about children's achievements at home to inform planning of activities and experiences from the outset.

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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

 develop partnerships with parents further to gather information about what children know and can do when they first start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to the assistant and the children during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant know the possible signs of abuse and neglect, and their responsibility to protect children from extreme views and behaviour. They know the procedures to follow should they have concerns for a child in their care. The childminder implements her policies and procedures to promote children's health and safety. She checks the environment on a daily basis to make sure it remains a safe place for children to play. The childminder reflects on her practice to identify areas for improvement. She liaises with her local authority advisor to develop her knowledge and skills, such as improving systems for recording children’s learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and assistant get down to the children's level to engage them in conversations. They give children plenty of time to think and respond to questions. The childminder recognises when to let children lead their own play and make decisions. She adapts activities to meet children’s different ages and stages of development. Older children enjoyed joining in with repeated refrains in a familiar story and younger children were keen to become involved using puppets. The childminder and assistant encourage children to solve problems to develop their mathematical thinking. During dough play they asked, ‘How do we make two pieces of play dough into four?’ Children replied, ‘Pull them in half.’ The childminder makes good use of her observations, assessments and children’s interests to provide activities that extend their learning. Children had great fun developing their physical skills, moving in different ways as they pretended to walk on the moon.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are exceptionally well supported to become self-assured learners. They feel secure in the environment and display very high levels of confidence and emotional well- being. Older children learn how to keep younger children safe, for example, ensuring that small items, such as pen lids are out of babies’ reach. Children demonstrate a strong sense of pride as they take responsibility for tasks. For instance, children of a different age work together very successfully, using a dustpan and brush to clear the floor after mealtimes, reminding adults not to step on any food. Children are highly motivated in their play and learning, and even the youngest children stay engaged for long periods. Children behave exceptionally well, creating a happy atmosphere for all. They demonstrate high levels of respect for others and are extremely kind and considerate.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop strong independence and self-care skills from an early age. Children gain an excellent understanding of the importance of eating nutritious food to help their, ‘Bones grow strong.’ Children are enthusiastic learners and are eager to become involved in activities. For example, they join in with stories confidently and enjoy practising their early writing skills. Children engage in role-play activities, developing their imaginations. Children are well prepared for their future learning, including their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205791 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 1103105 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Scunthorpe, South Yorkshire. She operates from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday all year. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant.

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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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