Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Childminder report 109 Clee Road, Cleethorpes, South Humberside DN35 9HY

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Inspection date 16 October 2018 Previous inspection date 8 June 2015

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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 The highly qualified childminder is aware of the benefits for children of working in partnership with others. She shares information with local schools when required and regularly updates parents of their children's progress. This helps ensure consistency between settings. n The childminder explains new ideas to children and demonstrates new skills to help them learn and understand. She is encouraging in her manner and this is one strategy she uses to help motivate children to join in and become involved. n Children's emotional well-being is supported effectively by the childminder and their behaviour is good. Young children demonstrate through their actions and dispositions that they are settled and feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. n All children learn the skills they need for the next stages in their learning. They behave well, listen perceptively and follow instructions. They are lively and industrious learners.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder completes all mandatory training, her plans for further professional development are not always highly focused to help raise the overall practice to an outstanding level. n The childminder does not always minimise background distractions, such as noise from the television, so that children who are easily distracted are able to concentrate fully and benefit from all learning opportunities.

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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 extend professional development opportunities to help raise overall practice to the highest level n minimise background noise so that children who are easily distracted are helped to remain fully engaged in their activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children both indoors and outside. She evaluated an adult-led activity and discussed with the childminder the impact of her teaching strategies. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took into account the views expressed by parents and children through written feedback. n The inspector sampled documentation including policies, qualification certificates and children's records. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation and plans for continual improvement. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises and the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the procedure she must follow if she has concerns for a child. She effectively identifies and minimises potential risks to help keep children safe when they are in her care. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress. She uses in-depth knowledge of each child to help her identify and address any gaps in their learning and development. The childminder thinks about the quality of the service she provides and the progress children make in her care. She gives parents opportunities to voice their views and opinions and values their input. Parents express their long-standing appreciation of the contribution the childminder makes to their children's lives. Children comment through 'thank you' cards how much they enjoy their time spent with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good overall. She explains ideas to children and demonstrates new skills to help them learn and understand. Children's knowledge of literacy is supported when they have fun with the childminder as they identify letters on a wall chart. They practise counting in sequence when they count adhesive googly eyes with the childminder. The childminder extends children's understanding of colours and shapes in a fun way that excites and enthrals them. Children enthusiastically stick foam shapes on a collage and they talk about flowers and people's faces. The childminder maintains a sharp focus on teaching children the skills they require to eventually develop the expertise they need to become independent. Children choose their own resources and activities, and are supported by the childminder to create from their imagination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have regular opportunities to enjoy exciting outdoor play. Young children squeal with delight as they chase and pop bubbles dispensed from a bubble machine in the childminder's garden. They confidently practise physical skills when they roll coloured balls down a custom-built plastic shoot made from guttering. Children display a sense of belonging through their actions. They are self-motivated and clearly at ease with voicing their thoughts, ideas and requests. The childminder is responsive and enthusiastic in her manner. She celebrates children's achievements through praise and compliments which help to elevate their self-esteem and emotional well-being. Children are provided with nutritious snacks, such as fruit. They learn about nutritious foods when they sample the fruit and vegetables they grow in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points including those children who receive free early education. Children enjoy their time spent with the childminder and enjoy play that stimulates their curiosity and encourages them to explore and investigate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311856 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10059623 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 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Cleethorpes. She works Tuesday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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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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