Childminder EY497102

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 May 2018 Not applicable

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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 monitors children's progress effectively. Children achieve well in relation to their starting points.  The childminder obtains as much information as she can before children start in her care. She encourages parents to be involved in their child's development. Children benefit from good continuity of care and learning.  The childminder supports children's understanding of the world well. For instance, children visit large aquariums to observe a vast range of sea creatures. They have many opportunities to learn about living things and the environment.  The childminder supports children's good health, self-care and independence skills well. Children learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle and how to do things for themselves.  Children have daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air and develop their physical skills. They visit local duck ponds, playgrounds and parks further afield.  Children benefit from regular activities in their community. They attend local toddler

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This provision is good

groups and play with other children, supporting their social development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not targeted professional development opportunities to help enhance her teaching skills to an even higher level.  The childminder does not consistently use information from assessments to focus precisely on supporting children to make the most rapid progress in all aspects of 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

 focus precisely on professional development to raise teaching skills to an outstanding level  make even more use of what is known about individual children so that specific areas of development can be targeted for rapid progress.

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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. She looked at relevant documentation and 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 attends network meetings and completes relevant online training. She has a good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and wider issues surrounding child protection. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety and carries out risk assessments of her home and when taking children on outings. She accesses support from other professionals and local authority advisors. This helps her to evaluate the strengths of her practice and identify areas for improvement that benefit children further. The childminder also involves parents and children in reviewing her practice to make sure that they are happy. Parents describe the childminder as their children's, 'Weekday Mummy'. Their comments show how they value the care and learning offered to their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's early literacy skills well. She uses her voice in different ways and alters the speed of her reading to help create interest in the story. The childminder uses mime to demonstrate the words she reads and gestures to express emotions, such as delight and surprise. Toddlers join in and say repeated words, demonstrating their early listening and attention skills. They show an interest in books with buttons that make sounds when pressed. Toddlers listen to the noise that farmyard animals make. The childminder models pretend play and uses sounds, such as 'brrrm', as she wheels the tractor around. Toddlers copy her actions and enjoy playing with small- world models.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have opportunities to care for the childminder's chickens and collect eggs daily. They visit the local playgroup and observe a range of animals, such as rabbits, hedgehogs and bearded dragons. The childminder helps toddlers to wash their hands before food. She teaches them good hygiene practice from a young age. Toddlers sit in appropriate seating that allows them to have their feet firmly on footrests. They show good upper- body control as they grasp fresh fruits and bring these to their mouths independently. Parents provide healthy packed lunches and the childminder makes meals from fresh ingredients. Children enjoy a nutritious balanced diet. The childminder has a very warm and nurturing manner. She knows children's care routines well. She gives toddlers their comfort objects when she recognises that they are getting ready to rest. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being and individual needs well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Toddlers listen with interest to the noises the childminder makes when she reads stories. They copy her actions and repeat words, such as 'no, no, no'. Toddlers hold books the correct way up and show good small-muscle development as they turn individual pages. They show an interest in their friend's activities and engage in pretend play with dolls. Children learn to behave well, share and take turns. They develop key skills they will need for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497102 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 1052956 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Barrow-Upon-Humber. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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