Childminder 505188

Inspection date 25 October 2018 Previous inspection date 9 October 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 Not Applicable

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The provision is good

n The experienced and knowledgeable childminder has a thorough understanding of the needs and interests of children in her care. She provides a wide range of exciting, age- appropriate activities to encourage their playing and exploring. n The childminder continually reflects on her practice. She values professional development and seeks opportunities to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She attends network meetings, meets with other childminders and works closely with her local authority advisory team. n Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder, who is kind and caring. They have good emotional relationships with her, often checking in with a hug. The childminder knows what children like to do and helps them to access the resources that interest them. n The childminder helps children to lead healthy lifestyles. They walk to and from school, visit the park and the local woods and spend time in the childminders garden. This

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The provision is good

helps children to gain plenty of physical exercise. n The childminder promotes children's understanding of the wider community. Children have superb opportunities to learn about local projects, such as the scarecrow festival. This helps them to develop their social skills as they interact with other children and adults. n The childminder has developed strong relationships with the parents. She shares information with them that helps to provide a consistent approach to meeting children's care needs and supporting their ongoing development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder does not consistently challenge and extend children's independent thinking and problem-solving skills.

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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 offer more encouragement for children to independently think things through and to work out how to solve problems.

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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 had on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility in keeping children safe from harm. She has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and is clear about child protection procedures to follow. The childminder completes daily visual checks of her house to help minimize hazards and to keep children safe. The childminder works well in partnership with the local school that children also attend. This helps to develop a consistent and complementary approach to support their learning. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the good service she provides. They say that their children enjoy it at the setting and they compliment the exciting activities their children take part in.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make good progress in early literacy skills. They bring books home from school and read these to the childminder and enjoy books being read to them. The childminder enhances children's mathematical skills effectively. For example, she provides children with Autumn resources, such as conkers and leaves. She encourages the children to find the correct number of objects to match the written numeral. Children show good levels of concentration when they engage with small-world, imaginary play. Children develop their understanding of shape and space as they complete complex jigsaw puzzles. The childminder talks to the children as she interacts with them during their play and asks well-placed questions. This helps children to develop their speaking and listening skills well. Children actively get involved in learning about British history, such as Armistice Day. The childminder encourages the children to colour poppies on rocks, which will be

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

laid at the local war memorial and later hidden around the village for local children to seek and find.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and friendly environment where children can relax and play after school and in the school holidays. The childminder is a good role model for children. She reminds them to have good manners. The childminder has a genuine pride in children's art work. She excitedly shows visitors children's efforts at writing words. This helps children to have a sense of pride in their achievements. Children demonstrate good levels of independence. They confidently put their coats and shoes on to go in the garden and know where to find the toys they want to play with. The childminder ensures children's health is promoted well. She teaches children good hygiene procedures, such as washing their hands before they eat and after using the toilet to help prevent the spread of germs. Children develop good physical skills. They confidently whizz around the garden on a balance bike and climb, slide and swing on the larger equipment. The

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

childminder helps the children to learn about personal safety, such as road safety when walking in the community. Furthermore, the childminder has spoken to the children about the measures they must take if anything happens to her while she is minding, such as contacting a neighbour or calling 999.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505188 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10069623 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 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Broughton, Brigg. She offers wrap around care for school-age children. Session times during the school term times are 7.30am to 9.15am and 3.15pm to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday and during school holidays, session times are 7.30am to 5.45pm.

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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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