Childminder EY414316

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 2015 13 April 2011

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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 observes and assesses the children's progress effectively to ensure that any gaps in learning are quickly identified and acted on. She provides a variety of challenging experiences that fully meet children's individual learning needs.  Children are making good progress in their early communication and social skills. The childminder provides meaningful conversation and introduces new words and phrases to children.  Children gain confidence and show that they are happy and settled. They have developed strong bonds with the childminder and she gives them lots of encouragement. Children settle readily for naps and this further demonstrates their sense of security.  The childminder reflects on her practice to make positive changes. She has attended a wide range of training courses which have had a positive impact on her teaching and the quality of care that children receive.  Children behave well. The childminder provides them with clear rules and boundaries

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This provision is good

from an early age. Children play cooperatively with each other as they learn to share and take turns.  Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They comment how their children love to attend and that they talk with excitement about the activities they have been doing.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder shares information with parents about their child's day. However, she has not yet established a clear, two-way flow of information about what children are learning both at home and in the setting.  Children do not consistently make individual choices about their play.

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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

 develop a more consistent two-way flow of information about children's learning with parents  extend opportunities for children to be more independent and spontaneous in their choice of activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents recorded by the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder. The inspector also observed activities and care routines.  The inspector sampled documents, including policies, procedures and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident about the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She has robust systems in place to make sure that hazards are minimised, in order to keep children safe. The childminder has good links with other childminders and uses these to share good practice. The childminder builds effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. She encourages frequent sharing of information and promotes consistency and continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder communicates and interacts well with children as they play. She skilfully introduces counting into everyday activities and encourages children to learn to solve problems. Children have good opportunities to develop some of their early literacy skills. They make marks with crayons and other resources and enjoy looking at their favourite books. The quality of the childminder's teaching is consistently good. She talks to children, explains what is happening and uses effective questioning. Children develop large physical skills as they throw and catch a ball. They recognise numbers as they take a step back on the number line to increase the distance in which they have to catch the ball. The childminder effectively challenges children's learning and gives them time to explore on their own. She models learning well. She demonstrates how to do things and provides guidance as children play. For example, the childminder shows children how particular

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

building blocks fit together. Mathematical language and colour recognition are skilfully woven into activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children begin to value, respect and learn about others. For example, they join in festivals which are celebrated throughout the world. They access a range of resources that acknowledge cultural differences and this helps to raise their awareness of diversity. The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to develop healthy lifestyles. She provides nutritious snacks for children and encourages parents to provide healthy packed lunches. Children are encouraged to wash their hands before mealtimes and after toileting. Children get plenty of physical exercise and fresh air. They benefit from a good variety of outdoor activities and outings, such as visits to the park, farm and playgroups. The childminder is warm and welcoming to both parents and children. She is very responsive to children's physical and emotional needs, recognising when they are hungry, thirsty or need rest. Children learn to take responsibility for their own

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

surroundings. They tidy away toys after playing and know why this is important.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making expected progress in all areas of learning. They are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children are becoming active learners who are confident to try out new activities. This helps them to prepare for their next stage of learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414316 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 851510 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Grantham, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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