Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection date 15 August 2019 Previous inspection date 19 August 2015

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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 The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She demonstrates genuine warmth and affection towards them and they benefit from the close bonds they form with her. n Children make choices from a large variety of good-quality resources. They confidently explore the homely and welcoming learning environment. n All groups of children make good progress in relation to their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The childminder works very closely with specialist agencies, when required, to help support children's overall development. n The childminder knows each child very well. She plans meaningful activities for children based on their individual learning styles, interests and what they need to practise or know next. As a result, all children are enthusiastic and motivated learners. n The childminder uses self-evaluation to help her plan for continual improvement.

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This provision is good

However, she does not regularly provide opportunities for parents to share their opinions of the overall service she provides. As a result, they are not routinely able to contribute to the process of self-evaluation. n There is scope for the childminder to develop even further her already good knowledge of how to support children with SEND.

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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 provide parents with routine opportunities to share their thoughts and opinions of the overall service so they are able to contribute to the process of self-evaluation n continue to develop and enhance knowledge of how to support children with SEND to help them reach their full potential and make the best possible progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children as they played indoors and outside. She evaluated an adult-led activity and discussed with the childminder the impact of her teaching strategies. n The inspector sampled documentation, including policies, training certificates and children's individual records. n The inspector spoke and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she evaluates her service and her plans for continual improvement. The inspector also considered comments made by children and written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do in the event that she has concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures that her home is secure at all times and she identifies and minimises any potential hazards to children's safety. The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding practices helps to ensure children's safety and welfare are prioritised at all times. The childminder accurately monitors children's progress and identifies and minimises any gaps in their learning. She regularly shares information about children's progress with their parents and supports them to extend their children's learning at home. The childminder holds a paediatric first-aid certificate and completes other mandatory training. She plans to complete additional training in the future as one strategy to help to enhance her existing professional knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder uses a variety of ways to support and extend children's learning. She prompts children to remember prior learning experiences and provides them with time to learn and practise new skills. The childminder enhances children's understanding of literacy as they make marks on an outdoor chalkboard. Children demonstrate confident communication skills as they talk about creating art projects that incorporate animals and number stickers. The childminder provides children with opportunities to count in sequence as they place replica vegetables into a toy supermarket basket. She expertly identifies and makes the best use of unplanned learning opportunities. She recognises an opportunity to encourage children to demonstrate empathy and consideration to how others feel. She asks them if a doll needs help and if it is hurt after it tumbles down a low slide. Children respond in a caring

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have regular opportunities to enjoy exciting and stimulating outdoor play in the childminder's well-resourced and stimulating garden. They practise physical skills when they use the childminder's sit-and-ride cars. Additionally, they enjoy physical activities when they visit the local children's centre. Children enjoy healthy and nutritious home- made meals and snacks. They learn about the natural world when they help the childminder to grow vegetables in her garden. The childminder protects children's skin from any harmful effects of sun exposure. She regularly applies sun cream to children who wish to play outdoors. The childminder attends to children's personal care needs swiftly, hygienically and preserves their dignity, such as when changing their nappies.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are prepared well for the next stages in their learning. They concentrate for sustained lengths of time and enjoy social interactions. Children understand the importance of washing their hands after using the toilet. Children with SEND enthusiastically join in with all activities and particularly enjoy singing nursery rhymes with actions. All children are clearly very happy and content in the childminder's care and comment they feel safe and well cared for during their time spent with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205606 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10060158 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 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 19 August 2015

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The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Grimsby, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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