Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection date 11 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder has not considered how to fully maintain children's good health. The childminder's young dog walks over children's toys and regularly picks these up to play with. When this occurs, action is not always taken swiftly enough to ensure the toys are fully clean for children, including babies, to use. n Occasionally, the childminder does not consider how children of different ages can be fully involved when taking part in planned activities together. n The childminder does not consistently provide children with opportunities to express their own ideas and creativity.

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It has the following strengths

n Children's communication and language skills are promoted well. The childminder sits and talks to babies, repeating words and responding to their babbles. She subtly questions children as they get older, supporting their communication skills. n Parents comment positively on the childminder's service. They explain how their children feel safe and settled in her care. The childminder shares information with parents, keeping them well informed about their children's care, learning and development. n Overall, children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are supported to develop good social skills, independence and confidence, which prepares them well for their future learning, including school. n The childminder follows clear procedures to help keep children safe from harm. She successfully uses children's experiences to support their awareness of safety. On walks around the lake, the childminder talks about the importance of water safety. During

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It has the following strengths

outings, the childminder encourages children to recognise when it is safe to cross the road.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure children's good health is maintained, with specific regard to the cleanliness of toys and resources when these are accessed by the dog. 12/02/2019

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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 enhance the opportunities for babies to become deeply involved in planned activities n consider how to consistently provide children with opportunities to express their own ideas and show their creativity.

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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 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 in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection, taking account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. Children are supervised closely at all times and steps are taken to identify and minimise potential hazards. The childminder is well aware of the potential indicators of abuse and understands the action to take should she have any concerns about a child. The childminder supervises the children when they come in to contact with her dog and she regularly cleans the toys at the end of the day. While the childminder evaluates her practice and procedures, self-evaluation is not currently identifying all areas requiring improvement. For example, the childminder's dog regularly picks up children's toys and chews these. While any damaged toys are removed to maintain children's safety, undamaged resources are sometimes placed back in to the toy boxes for children to freely access. This does not effectively maintain children's good health, especially babies who often explore their resources using their mouths.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The highly qualified childminder monitors and assesses children's progress. She plans activities focused on children's next steps in learning and their interests. The childminder recognises the importance of continuing to develop her knowledge and skills. She plans to focus on her own professional development so that children continue to benefit from good-quality learning opportunities. The childminder engages in children's chosen play experiences, supporting their ongoing learning and development effectively. For example, when children build with the bricks, the childminder seizes the opportunity to promote their counting skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in leadership and management result in children's welfare not being maintained effectively. A welcoming, designated play area provides children with opportunities to freely access a wide range of toys and resources. Daily walks and trips to the park provide children with opportunities to develop their physical skills. Babies are provided with equipment and resources as they learn to stand and progress to walking. Children receive praise and encouragement which supports their good behaviour. They relate well to the childminder, forming close bonds and attachments. Children are provided with good levels of support, helping them to feel settled and secure in the childminder's care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, all children make good progress from their individual starting points. The childminder shares and exchanges information with other early years providers where the care of children is shared. This supports continuity in children's ongoing learning and development. The childminder builds children's confidence, encouraging them to interact and play cooperatively with their peers. They are also encouraged to develop their independence and self-care skills. Children's communication and literacy skills are developing well. All children enjoy listening to stories. Babies listen and learn new words when the childminder points to pictures in books, identifying and repeating simple words. The childminder asks older children questions as she reads the story, encouraging them to listen and respond. This helps to extend their communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540441 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10090462 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Cleethorpes. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for two weeks at Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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