Childminder EY480522

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2016 Not applicable

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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

 The childminder is knowledgeable about the children in her care. She knows how they prefer to learn and their current stage of development. The childminder plans fun and interesting activities that help all children to make good progress.  The childminder provides a welcoming play space. She offers a range of imaginative and enticing resources for children to explore. Children are motivated to investigate and approach their learning with enthusiasm.  Children develop strong and trusting bonds with the childminder. The childminder is kind and responsive to children's needs and they are self-assured and confident in her care.  The childminder is a positive role model. She sets clear rules and boundaries which are consistently applied. The childminder uses praise and encouragement to help children feel good about themselves. Children are polite and their behaviour is good.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to her ongoing professional

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This provision is good

development. She uses the internet to update her knowledge and develop her teaching skills. This improve outcomes for children.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect on her practice and teaching. This helps her to successfully plan changes and monitor the impact of what she does.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather enough detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do to help her clearly identify their initial starting points.  The childminder's partnerships with other settings that children attend are not strong enough to ensure that they benefit from continuity 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

 obtain more detailed initial information from parents about what children already know and can do, in order to plan precisely from the outset for the next steps in their learning  improve information sharing with other practitioners to provide children who attend more than one setting with more continuity in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  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 looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures and is fully aware of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She teaches children how to stay safe as they move around the setting and ensures that the environment is hazard free. A detailed range of policies and procedures supports the childminder's good practice. The childminder uses an effective system to ensure she covers all areas of learning in her curriculum and to gain an overview of children's achievements. She regularly monitors the progress that children are making. As a result, any gaps in children's development are swiftly identified and closed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations of children as they play and explore. She assesses what they are learning and identifies what they need to learn next. This information is available for parents to view on a secure online programme, allowing parents constant access to their child's achievements. This enables parents to extend their child's learning at home. The childminder introduces counting into everyday activities. For example, children count the stairs as they descend. The childminder reads stories to children as they settle down for a nap. This helps to promote an early enjoyment of books and reading. The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language skills as she becomes actively involved in children's play. She asks questions and takes the time to listen to what they have to say. Children concentrate well on activities. They show off their completed jigsaw puzzles, taking pride in their own achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is successfully promoted. The childminder agrees settling- in procedures with parents on an individual basis, allowing each child the time they need to become comfortable. Children eat healthy snacks. The childminder provides information to parents about the different food groups that make up a balanced diet to promote healthy lifestyles at the setting and at home. Children develop good relationships with one another. They share toys and take turns, thanking each other consistently. Children make friends with others during visits to community groups. This helps to develop their good social skills. Children have good opportunities to play outdoors. They enjoy going to parks and playing in the garden where they can take part in a range of physical activities. The childminder encourages children's growing independence. Children learn to complete simple tasks by themselves, such as putting on their own boots to go outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive funding, make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points. Children have positive attitudes to learning and are gaining the skills they need for moving on to pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480522 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 991025 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Boston. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Telephone number

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