Childminder EY376842

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2018 21 February 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

 The childminder knows the children well and she observes them as they play. She uses the information she gathers from observations to assess what children can do and what they need to learn next. This helps children to make consistently good progress in relation to their starting points.  Children are lively and curious learners. The childminder provides a stimulating environment where children can independently access a wide range of toys and resources that interests them and keeps them motivated to learn and explore.  The childminder has established good relationships with parents and works well with them. She shares information daily to help ensure that they work together to support children's all-round care, learning and development. Parents comment positively about the benefits of the daily communication diary.  The childminder interacts with children in a caring and affectionate way. Children

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This provision is good

demonstrate they are emotionally secure, confident and very comfortable in the childminder's company.  The childminder effectively identifies the strengths and weaknesses of her setting. She seeks the views of parents as part of her self-evaluation. They state they are more than happy with the service they receive and there is nothing they would change.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully challenge children to extend their learning and help them to reach the highest level of achievement.  The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about their child's prior learning on entry.

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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

 increase the levels of challenge for children to fully extend their learning and to help them to reach the highest level of achievement  gather more detailed information from parents about what their children know and can do when they first start.

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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 with the childminder.  The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and indicators of abuse and neglect and she understands the referral procedure if she has any concerns. Furthermore, the childminder takes positive steps to update her child protection training. The childminder has a range of detailed policies and procedures. These help to underpin and strengthen the childminder's good practice. The childminder uses online courses and incoming e-mails to help her keep her knowledge and skills updated. She has established close links with other local childminders to engage in professional discussions and share good practice. Parents comment that the childminder has played a vital role in helping their child to develop and learn.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder responds positively to children's conversations. She introduces and models the correct words. This helps to support children's communication and language skills. Children experience opportunities to develop their physical skills. They run around in the garden, following a snowstorm. Furthermore, the childminder timetables in taking children swimming. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to support children's mathematical awareness. She encourages them to count beads on an abacus and name shapes in books. The childminder supports children's imagination well. For example, through opportunities for re-enacting scenarios they are familiar with, such as in the play kitchen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children anticipate routine times, they fetch their blanket in readiness for an afternoon nap. This indicates they are happy and settled. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She offers them clear and sensitive guidance. This helps children to learn about the childminder's expectations for their behaviour and why it is important. The childminder follows good hygiene routines, such as wiping hands after using the bathroom and before eating food. This helps to protect and promote children's health. Children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks provided by the childminder throughout the day. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their confidence in different social situations. For example, children thoroughly embrace the chance to pet animals at the local farm park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working within the expected levels of development for their age. They gain the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and are well prepared for when they start pre-school or school. Children particularly like to look at books. They turn pages, lift flaps and 'read' a story. This contributes to their early reading skills. Children confidently engage with visitors. They explore their creativity, blowing, banging and shaking a selection of instruments. Younger children show curiosity in early technology. They press buttons to create music and then they gently sway to the sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376842 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 1087309 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Grimsby, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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