Childminder in North Lincolnshire

Inspection date 13 May 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 The childminder supports children to develop their communication and language skills. For example, she talks to children about what they are doing and introduces new words. This helps younger children to extend their vocabulary. n Children are working at typical levels of development for their age. Young children make very good progress in their speaking skills. n The childminder gathers feedback from parents to help her to reflect on her practice. She has made recent changes to the space available for children to play in, to offer them more opportunities to explore and investigate the good range of toys and resources offered. n The childminder offers children settling-in sessions when they first start. This helps them to become familiar with the childminder and her environment. The childminder finds out information from parents about children's care needs, such as comforters and how children like to go to sleep. This helps her to promote children's emotional well-

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This provision is good

being. n The childminder actively encourages children's good behaviour. Children play cooperatively alongside one another. The childminder teaches children good manners and how to share and take turns. She gives children regular praise and encouragement. Children behave well. n The childminder promotes children's good health. She ensures that children have opportunities for daily fresh air and physical exercise. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and meals. n The childminder does not consistently share information about children's learning with other early years settings children also attend, to promote consistency in the learning experiences that children receive. n The childminder has not explored ways to extend her professional development to enhance her teaching practice.

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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 expand on the information that is shared with other early years settings that children also attend, to promote consistency in their learning n strengthen professional development and explore ways to enhance the quality of teaching, to help raise outcomes for children even higher.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 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 about their enjoyment of activities. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions and reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the signs of abuse. She knows where to report concerns about children's safety and welfare. The childminder has a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place. She shares these with parents, so they know how she promotes children's safety. The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She talks to them daily about their children's achievements and provides them with written summaries showing their children's learning. Parents say how much they appreciate the childminder sending them photographs of their children playing. This helps parents to understand how their children are progressing in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and monitors children's development and identifies what they need to learn next. When children first start, she finds out information from parents about children's prior learning. This helps her to find out what children already know and can do, so she can support children to make good progress from the start. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, when children play with toy dinosaurs, the childminder talks to them about one being 'big' and one being 'little'. This helps children to develop their understanding of language to describe size. The childminder offers children resources to help them develop their creative skills. For example, children use water, sponges and soap to bathe toy dolls. They develop their imaginations when they create role-play experiences based on their first-hand experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children wear hats and sun cream when they play outdoors in hot weather. She makes sure that they keep hydrated and drink regularly. This helps to promote children's safety and welfare. The childminder provides opportunities for children to take and manage risks in their play. Children use knives to cut up pancakes and learn how to use tools safely. The childminder encourages children to test their physical abilities. For example, she talks to younger children about how to use steps safely in her garden. She encourages them to do this on their own but stands close by to support them if necessary, promoting their independence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development from their starting points in learning. They demonstrate their understanding of numbers. For example, when children ride on tricycles, they count to nine before setting off. Children are confident communicators. They enjoy singing nursery rhymes and are keen to share their thoughts and ideas with others. Children demonstrate good listening and attention skills. They develop well in readiness for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544948 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 10099563 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 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Crowle, Scunthorpe. She operates all year round from 8am until 5pm, 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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