Childminder in North Lincolnshire

Childminder report 25 Parkdale, Barton-Upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire DN18 5EQ

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Inspection date 2 October 2018 Previous inspection date 5 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Parents comment positively about the childminder and her assistant. The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's daily routine, dietary requirements and prior learning when they first start. This helps her to meet children's needs well from the outset. n Settling-in sessions for children are adapted to the needs of parents and children. Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe and emotionally secure. They have a good relationship with the childminder and go to her for cuddles. n Through effective observations and assessments, the childminder knows what children need to learn next and how to support them to achieve in their learning. She plans activities and allows children time to explore and investigate on their own. n Children are well prepared for their move on to school. For example, they make friends with older children who already attend the school. The childminder shares information

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The provision is good

with teachers regarding children's learning to promote consistency in supporting children's good progress. n The childminder completes a written summary showing children's progress between the ages of two and three years and shares this with parents and health professionals. This shows a united approach to promoting children's development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not provide all parents with enough opportunities to help them to continue to support their children's individual learning at home. n The childminder and her assistants' professional development programme is not targeted sharply enough on raising the standard of teaching to an exceptional level.

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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

n strengthen opportunities for all parents to continue to support their children's learning at home n focus professional development more sharply on raising the quality of teaching to a higher level and to help to provide children with opportunities to make outstanding progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant know the signs that could suggest a child is at significant risk of harm. They know where to report any concerns they have regarding children in their care. The childminder uses safety equipment in her home to stop children accessing certain rooms. She ensures that visitors to her home do not use mobile phones and cameras. The childminder talks to children about road safety and uses the Green Cross Code' when crossing roads with children. This helps children to learn about how they can keep themselves safe when walking in the street. Self- evaluation is effective. For example, the childminder and her assistant utilise opportunities to extend children's learning. When children watch builders completing work on the childminder's house, she provides resources for children to develop their understanding and imaginary play. Children pretend to be a builder and use toy bricks

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

and wear high-visibility jackets in their play. The childminder discusses children's learning with her assistant, so they provide consistency in supporting children to achieve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children confidently move around the childminder's home and select toys that promote their interests and independence. The childminder's assistant helps younger children to develop their understanding and vocabulary. When he plays alongside them, he names objects, such as 'giraffe' and 'sheep'. Children show great excitement when they are offered craft activities. Children paint their hands and make prints on paper. The childminder talks to children about how their hand print looks like an autumn leaf. When children paint their hand green, they say that they have, 'Turned into a gecko'. This helps children to make connections in their life experiences. The childminder follows children's lead in play, based on their interests. This helps children to enjoy learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant offer children a good range of healthy meals. Children are encouraged to learn about healthy foods. For example, the childminder talks to them about healthy foods and taking part in regular physical exercise. She encourages children to try new foods at mealtimes. The childminder and her assistant help children to learn about their local community. They take them to the local park, shops and library. Children are provided with opportunities to learn about the natural world. They collect leaves and use these in craft activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. They develop skills for future learning. Children demonstrate good social skills. The play cooperatively with each other and learn to take turns and share. They demonstrate a good imagination when they talk about the feelings of different small-world people they play with. Children are confident communicators and are keen to express their needs and wishes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394894 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10069625 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 5 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Barton-upon-Humber. She operates all year round from 6.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works with an assistant.

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Registers

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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