Childminder EY408161

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 2015 14 February 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder takes the time to get to know children and their families and offers settling-in sessions before children start. She regularly shares information with parents about the progress their children make. Parents comment positively on the care their children receive.  Children thrive in this welcoming and caring setting. Secure and positive relationships with the childminder mean that children are settled and happy.  Children play with toys and engage in activities that interest them. The childminder provides a safe and well-equipped home environment. It is carefully organised so resources are readily available for children to choose.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She plays alongside children and extends their interests as they play. This helps them to be interested and motivated to learn.  The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to go on outings and attend

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This provision is good

local groups. This helps to support children's emotional well-being and develops their understanding of people and communities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with other settings that children attend are not fully established and do not focus enough on children's learning and development.  The childminder does not always give parents ideas on how to best support their children's learning and development at home.

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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

 share more detailed information with the other settings children attend so that they fully benefit from a shared understanding and common approach to supporting their progress  strengthen the ways in which parents are supported to extend children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took a tour of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation, policies and procedures and evidence of her suitability to work with children.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to improving her professional skills and knowledge. She accesses training courses and attends groups and networking opportunities in her local area. The childminder keeps her records and documentation in a professional and well-organised manner. She makes sure that children's care and well- being are promoted effectively. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has clear procedures to follow should she have any concerns regarding a child in her care. The childminder completes regular risk assessments when taking children on outings and ensures hazards within her home are minimised.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. Since the last inspection, she has improved the systems for monitoring children's achievements. The childminder has a sound knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She uses robust systems to observe, assess and plan for individual children's needs. The childminder provides a wide range of experiences for children, promoting their investigation and exploration skills. As a result, children engage in activities for extended periods of time. Children make good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder skilfully asks questions, extends children's thinking and models language, supporting them to develop their vocabularies. The childminder helps children to develop their mathematical skills in effective ways. For example, children count and use some number names as they play and sing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a good role model and she regularly praises the children, which helps to boost their confidence and self-esteem. She reminds children to use manners and respect others. Children develop their physical skills and enjoy playing in the garden. Older children play on large equipment, such as slides and swings. Younger children enjoy spending time playing with scoops, spoons and pots, digging and moving soil. Activities within the local community, such as trips to the park, provide children with additional opportunities to socialise and enhance their physical skills. The childminder encourages children to be independent. Even younger children are given jobs to do, such as putting away their own shoes when coming in from playing outside. Their self-care skills are developing well, relative to their ages and capabilities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has implemented procedures to gather robust information about children's starting points from their parents. This helps her to carefully monitor the progress that children make from the very beginning to ensure every child achieves well. The broad range of activities the childminder provides challenge and stimulate their learning. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408161 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 850891 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Waddington, Lincoln. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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