Childminder in North Lincolnshire

Inspection date 26 February 2019 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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This provision is good

n Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They confidently choose what they want to do. The childminder provides a homely, stimulating and well- resourced learning environment with age-appropriate resources. n Children behave well and develop good manners. They learn to share, demonstrate kindness and develop positive attitudes towards others. n The childminder is very well organised. She effectively implements a comprehensive range of policies and procedures to underpin her good practice. She ensures that parents and her assistant are fully aware of these. n The childminder shares information with other settings and schools that children attend. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care, learning and development. n The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her practice and to make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback from parents about the care she

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This provision is good

provides. She understands about working with other professionals to support children and their families. n Strategies to support younger children's speaking skills to the highest level are not always maximised. n The childminder does not gather enough detailed information about children's ongoing development at home to help her plan more sharply so that children are continually challenged in their learning.

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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 improve further the teaching methods used to help the youngest children make rapid progress in their communication and language development n strengthen ways to help parents regularly share what they know their children can do at home, to complement their learning and plan even more precisely for their next steps.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding. She observed the childminder's interactions with children and spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. She also looked at the childminder's planning documentation, children's learning and development files and their assessment records. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of all people living and working on the premises. n The inspector looked at a selection of risk assessments and policy documents, including the safeguarding policy and procedure. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken with on the day of the inspection and through their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She has a secure knowledge of the signs of abuse and neglect and knows how to report possible concerns. The childminder and her assistant complete regular safeguarding training. This helps them keep up to date with changes in legislation and to improve outcomes for children. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice and makes sure she is clear about her role and responsibilities. She attends training and cascades this to her assistant. The childminder risk assesses her premises and outings to ensure that they are safe and suitable for children. Parents speak highly of the childminder. She regularly informs parents about their children's development. The childminder monitors children's progress and identifies areas where further support is needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder encourages children to lead their own play. She demonstrates how things work, for example she helps children learn to pedal when using ride-on toys. This helps to promote their large physical movements. Children develop their coordination further as they use a range of tools and resources. They demonstrate good levels of perseverance and find out what things can do. For example, children show an interest in cause-and-effect toys and how to operate these. Children are clearly confident to explore and investigate their surroundings. They use number names within their play and routines. This supports their early mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a calm and friendly home environment for children. She takes time to talk to parents and get to know their children. The childminder encourages children to be thoughtful and caring towards each other. Children delight in the praise and encouragement they receive from the childminder for their achievements. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides nutritionally balanced meals and actively encourages children to follow good hygiene routines. She ensures children's allergies are known and works with parents to maintain children's well-being. Children have regular opportunities for outdoor play and thoroughly enjoy being active. They listen well to instructions and follow the daily routines. Children are supervised well at all times to help keep them safe and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children settle quickly and enjoy a good range of experiences. They are confident and curious individuals who are interested in the world around them. Overall, children are at the typical stage of development for their age. Children demonstrate their growing independence and make choices in their play. They are keen to help with practical tasks, such as tidying away their toys. Children learn to socialise and play alongside each other. They develop skills and attitudes they need for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540276 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10080126 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 12 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 4. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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