Childminder in North Lincolnshire

Inspection date 11 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 The childminder takes children on many outings and to various groups in the local community which gives them new experiences and opportunities to socialise with a diverse range of people. n Children benefit from being cared for in a warm and welcoming, family home. They play and explore in the spacious playroom where a good range of toys and resources is easily accessible to them. n The childminder works in close partnership with other professionals from the health service and social services to meet all children's individual needs. She is a conscientious and professional practitioner who prioritises the children in her care. n Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder manages children's behaviour in a positive way. She praises them highly for their achievements. Children learn to use manners and care for others. n The childminder provides healthy and nutritious Indian and English cuisine for the

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The provision is good

children, which they enjoy. Older children feed themselves confidently and younger children are supported appropriately by the childminder. n Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They are at ease in her company and share happy times together where they cuddle, laugh and smile. n The childminder works in close partnership with parents and carers. She establishes positive relationships which enables her to offer support where necessary, tailored to their individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder's plans for professional development are not fully focused on enhancing her knowledge and teaching skills to a higher level. n Occasionally, the childminder does not respond to children's emerging interests as they play, to engage them in more challenging learning experiences.

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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 focus on professional development more precisely to develop knowledge and skills further to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level and increase the potential for children to make more rapid progress in their learning n provide more opportunities for children to follow their emerging interests as they play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used by the children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, assistants and children during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided via social media. n The inspector accompanied the childminder, assistant and children on a visit to the local library group.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities regarding child protection and knows the action she must take if she has any concerns about a child in her care. She ensures all assistants are suitable to work with children. The home environment is safe and the childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children when at home and when out and about. Occasionally, the childminder applies an exception to her ratios and cares for four children under the age of four when caring for her own child alongside minded children. This is not her usual practice because the childminder normally works with two assistants who support her in caring for her own child. She ensures that she meets all children's individual needs during this time and conducts a thorough risk assessment to support her. The childminder completes regular training. She supports her assistants' practice through

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

supervising them and offering them training, such as first aid. This has a positive impact on the outcomes for children. The childminder is good at reflecting on her practice and identifying areas for improvement. She has made good progress since registration and has further plans to enhance the outdoor learning opportunities for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately assesses children's progress and uses this information to help her to plan what they need to learn next. She gets to know the children very well which means she can cater for their individual development needs. The childminder is a good teacher. She provides many play experiences for children and encourages them to think for themselves and have a go at new activities. Children's communication and language development is supported well as the childminder constantly talks with them and introduces new vocabulary. Children demonstrate they are acquiring the skills for learning as they concentrate and persevere at tricky tasks, such as pushing dough through a plunger.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's good health is promoted as they learn the importance of good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating. They learn how to keep themselves safe as they hold on to the buggy and stay close to the childminder when walking to the library. She supervises them closely to keep them safe. Children's physical development is promoted through outdoor play in the garden and when they go out and about in the local area. The childminder forms close bonds with children, which help them to feel safe. She follows parents' wishes regarding sleeping routines and children happily sleep in the cot or on comfortable cushions on the floor.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development based on their individual starting points. Their early literacy skills are promoted well as they enjoy listening to stories and exploring books independently and with the childminder. Children are supported well for when they move on to pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553395 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10080855 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. She operates all year round, from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She works with two assistants on a regular basis. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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