Childminder EY500146

Inspection date 16 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 works in close partnership with the nursery schools that children attend. They share information about children's progress and next steps in learning. This helps the childminder to complete accurate assessments and support continuity for children. n The childminder engages parents well. They contribute to initial assessments of children's starting points on entry. The childminder keeps them very well informed about their children's progress and supports them to extend children's learning and development at home. For example, she lends them books they can read together. n The childminder supports children to share their ideas and develop narratives in their play. She encourages them to think about what resources they might need to support role play and what parts they will take. For instance, children pretend the climbing frame in the garden is a jail. n The childminder provides a very well-organised environment inside and outside to give

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The provision is good

children a stimulating environment where they can investigate and explore. She encourages children to take managed risks and supports them to understand how to keep themselves safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not use the information she collects from monitoring her assistants' practice as well as possible to sharply focus professional development and help them elevate their teaching to the highest level. n The childminder does not always plan adult-led group activities carefully to minimise distractions and take into account the different ages and stages of development of children. This means that on occasions, children lose interest and are not motivated to learn as well as possible.

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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 use information gathered from monitoring assistants' practice more effectively to target professional development more sharply and help them elevate their teaching to the highest level n plan small-group activities more carefully, taking into account the age and stage of development of children and minimising distractions to help them concentrate better and build on what they already know.

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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 outdoors 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 a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and assistants demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. They know the procedures to follow if they have concerns about an adult or a child's welfare. The childminder works with her co-childminder to evaluate their practice. She seeks the views of parents and children. She makes positive changes to support continuing improvement well. For example, the childminder recognises that not all parents access their children's electronic learning record. To address this, she shares more information verbally each day. The childminder closely monitors children's progress using accurate assessments. She identifies any gaps in learning quickly and is proactive in seeking support from other professionals. As a result, gaps close and children soon develop the skills they need for school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. Overall, she plans a broad range of interesting activities well that stimulates children to learn. Children enjoy lively dancing and singing. The childminder shows them how a deep breath helps them to make louder noises. She encourages children to think about the effect the physical exercise has on their bodies, such as feeling tired. The childminder promotes children's love of books. She uses the pictures in books well to encourage children to recall favourite stories and describe main characters. The childminder promotes their understanding of repetition, rhythm and rhyme by using tone and intonation as she tells stories. The childminder supports children's understanding of similarity and difference well. They talk about different families. Some children live with one parent and other children share their home with parents, grandparents and great grandparents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants are excellent role models. They teach children how to behave well. The childminder uses praise to promote children's confidence, self-esteem and perseverance. They are keen to try new skills, such as using scissors. They share their learning with visitors. This demonstrates they feel safe and secure. The childminder promotes good personal care routines. Children enjoy developing their physical skills in the outdoor area. They learn to balance and climb safely. Children enjoy healthy, home- cooked meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop a wide range of skills, which helps to prepare them for the move to school. Children who are not meeting their expected targets when they enter the childminder's care quickly catch up. Children develop mathematical skills. For example, they count to higher numbers and begin to recognise differences in size and weight. Children practise early writing skills and start to recognise familiar words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500146 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10077210 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 - 4 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and works from her co-childminder's home in Epworth, Doncaster. The childminder works with three assistants. Of these, one holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminding service operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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