Childminder EY361089

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2016 28 March 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 uses systems to closely monitor children's progress. She quickly identifies any areas where children are beginning to fall behind so she can plan appropriately. Consequently, children make good progress across all areas of their development.  Children develop strong and trusting relationships with the childminder. She gives them time and her utmost attention to help build their confidence.  The childminder is qualified and experienced. She is a very reflective practitioner and continues to build on her good knowledge and skills in order to raise the good quality of her teaching even higher.  Children enjoy managing responsibilities, such as tidying up their toys. They are encouraged to be independent and see to their own personal care. The childminder has clear routines and she has high expectations for good behaviour.  The childminder provides interesting activities which are planned well to arouse

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This provision is good

children's curiosity. Children become deeply involved in their play and are developing good concentration skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information gathered from parents when their children first start is not sufficiently focused on children's prior learning at home.  The childminder does not fully build on children's imagination and creative skills as they engage in spontaneous make-believe play and introduce their own stories.

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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

 broaden information obtained from new parents to find out what children already know and can do when they start at the setting  build on opportunities for children to be creative and develop their interest in imaginary worlds as they invent stories and initiate their chosen make-believe play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities in the childminder's home and garden and jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and discussed her self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of written comments from parents, including feedback from parent surveys.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including records of children's development and learning, policies and procedures and evidence of qualifications and training.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about potential signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows her responsibilities to protect children from harm and report any concerns she may have. The childminder uses online forums and professional development opportunities to keep abreast of changes and improve experiences for children. For example, she has used learning from a recent conference to recognise and support children who may be anxious about separation when they leave her setting. The childminder is proactive in seeking feedback from children and parents to help critically evaluate her practice. She has responded to suggestions by introducing regular swimming sessions for children. The childminder provides information regularly to parents about how their children are progressing. Parents know what their children need to achieve next and how they can contribute towards this.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities to develop their muscle control and coordination. Children use trowels and watering cans confidently as they scoop compost and plant sunflower seeds. The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's speaking skills. They join in with their favourite action songs and they link rhyming words as they play games. The childminder keeps background noise to a minimum and she pauses to give children time to think and respond to questions. For example, she models thinking and encourages children to test out their own ideas as they learn about weight and balance in the garden. Children are beginning to find out about the wider world and they celebrate significant events, such as the Queen's birthday.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

When young children become frustrated and upset, the childminder provides cuddles and reassurance as she helps them to recognise that others have needs too. The childminder has organised resources well to allow children to become active learners. Children know the importance of good hygiene routines. They show their growing independence as they put on their coats and boots to go outside. Children are encouraged to be active and energetic in the garden. They enjoy walks each day in the local community and they travel further afield by train to visit a library. The childminder encourages healthy eating. Children learn about nutritious food and they talk about the juicy beetroot at lunchtime. They plant vegetables and become excited when their lettuce leaves begin to sprout.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children are making good progress in their learning. They ask questions and are keen learners. They confidently make choices and sustain interest in activities for a good period of time. This helps children to be ready for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361089 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 863671 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Ruskington, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification and she 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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