Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection date 5 December 2018 Previous inspection date 19 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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This provision is good

n Parents comment positively on the homely environment the childminder provides and how children thrive in her care. n Self-evaluation is used effectively to improve the quality of provision and outcomes for children. For example, the childminder sought training and adapted teaching practice to support an individual child's learning style. n Children have active imaginations and seek out others to share playful experiences. For example, a child pretended a curved piece of wooden puzzle was a hair band, and placed it on their head and gently on others, and tells them that they are pretty. n The childminder communicates effectively with parents about children's progress and what they do during the day. Parents comment favourably about these regular updates and the childminder's excellent communication. n The childminder makes good use of outings to promote children's physical development and encourage a healthy active lifestyle.

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This provision is good

n The childminder supports children well to recognise and manage their own personal care needs. Children are emotionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder has not fully considered how to support children to explore the differences and commonalities between themselves and others. n The organisation of resources does not consistently help children to easily make independent choices.

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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 opportunities for children to explore the differences and commonalities between themselves and others n improve the organisation of resources to help children independently access a wider selection.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector received correspondence from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and evaluated it together. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including qualifications, evidence of suitability checks, policies and children's records. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder to provide feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a robust knowledge of the signs that a child may be at risk of harm and a secure understanding of the procedures to follow to safeguard children. The childminder actively seeks training which she uses successfully to improve the quality of the provision and to enhance her practice. For example, new treasure baskets engage children's curiosity and offer valuable sensory experiences. The childminder provides effective mentoring for her assistant which builds their knowledge and enhances teaching practice. For example, the assistant skilfully uses narrative to extend children's learning during playful interactions.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is consistently of good quality. The childminder knows the children very well and has high expectations of what they can achieve. She makes regular and accurate assessments of children's development and uses these effectively to support children's learning. Daily routines allow children time to fully explore their play. The childminder is extremely attentive and interacts purposefully with children. She skilfully weaves learning into children's self-chosen activities without impeding play. The childminder supports children's communication and language attainment well. She provides time and encouragement for children to express their thoughts and offers enjoyable activities to support their listening skills. For example, children show great delight as they play musical instruments and move in time to music. They focus intently as they repeat lyrics and perform actions to songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported effectively. The childminder is incredibly nurturing and responsive to children's needs. Children form secure attachments and are readily comforted when tired or feeling unwell. The childminder has clear behaviour strategies and appropriate developmental expectations. Children respond well when gently reminded to consider each other's feelings and wishes. Children's behaviour is exemplary for their age. Younger children demonstrate high levels of cooperation seeking out others to share experiences. They are able to share space, resources and take turns. Older children are beginning to independently negotiate to resolve problems. For example, a younger child takes a toy an older child was playing with. The older child smiles and nods, patiently offering a similar toy with one hand while placing their other hand palm up to receive their toy back.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are working comfortably within their expected level of development. Children are active learners who enjoy challenge and persevere with self-chosen tasks. For example, a child shows persistence and focus as they complete a vertical wooden puzzle. The child thoughtfully explores each piece before putting it in place, smiling broadly when finished.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298690 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10069873 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 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 19 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Theale. She operates from Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year. The childminder works with her husband, who is her 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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