Young, Kerryann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 May 2018 12 August 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 regularly reflects on the service she provides, seeking the views of parents and children. This helps to ensure that she identifies and acts effectively to address any areas for improvement.  Children develop a good understanding of the world during organised outings with the childminder and when exploring the childminder's well-resourced garden. Children search for bugs and insects and go on regular nature walks. They also learn to respect and handle animals.  Children build strong bonds with the childminder and all members of her family. They show that they feel very happy and confident in her care.  The childminder carefully reviews children's progress, to swiftly address any gaps in their learning. This contributes towards children making good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The monitoring of the assistant's practice is not sufficiently robust to identify how the good quality of teaching can be further enhanced.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to involve parents and carers in their child's learning, so that they can work together to help children to make even better progress.

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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

 strengthen the monitoring of the teaching practice of the assistant to ensure that it is sharply focused to support children to make the best possible progress  provide even more information for all parents about how they can support their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement. The inspector took account of the verbal and written views of parents.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members, children's learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of possible signs that may indicate that children are at risk of harm. They know how to take swift action to protect children's welfare in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder ensures that any incidents and accidents are fully recorded. This contributes towards keeping children safe. The childminder keeps her skills up to date, implementing new knowledge learnt to further promote outcomes for children. The childminder has developed good relationships with schools in the local area. This helps to prepare children for the next stage in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans stimulating learning experiences based on children's interests. For example, children carefully wash toy babies and explore how to use pipettes when playing in water. The childminder helps children to develop good control and coordination of their hands. The childminder supports children to develop good language skills from a young age. She listens carefully to what children say and introduces them to new words, such as 'crunchy'. The childminder supports children to learn early mathematical skills and language. For example, during activities, children are encouraged to count and discuss colours and sizes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a home-from-home environment which is well resourced inside and outside. Children settle quickly. The childminder and her assistant are positive role models. They often praise children for their achievements, building on their confidence and self-esteem. Children behave well and use good manners. Regular visits to local play areas with larger groups of children help to build on their good social skills. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as they learn the rules of using various equipment in the garden. Children learn to plant and grow fruit and vegetables, which are added to their snack time menu. This helps children's understanding of where food comes from.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They leave the childminder's care well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children become independent as they put on their shoes, wash their hands and help to pour drinks. Young children are motivated as they cheerfully join in with singing. They demonstrate their good knowledge of songs and actions. Children learn early reading and writing skills as they recognise the initial sound in their name and write their names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430251 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 1105308 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives Scunthorpe. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 6 and works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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