Childminder EY369451

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2016 20 May 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to monitor, track and plan to help all children make good progress.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children have access to a good range of easily accessible resources. They make independent choices as they play. Children form close attachments with the caring childminder and build strong friendships with other children.  The childminder is a positive role model. Children learn to share and take turns through play. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which helps support their developing confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder evaluates her provision well to help her identify and secure future improvements. This demonstrates her commitment to continually raising the quality of her provision.  The childminder promotes children's physical skills according to their ages and stages of

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This provision is good

development. She does this through a wide variety of interesting and challenging experiences, including outings in the local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have few opportunities to learn about people from other cultures and with differing abilities.  The childminder does not use her observations and assessments of children's development to sharply focus her planning to help children make even greater progress.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to learn about people with differing abilities and from other cultures to support their understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others  strengthen the monitoring of children's achievements to be clear about how children are going to be helped to make outstanding progress in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during child-led and planned activities.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow if she has concerns. She carries out regular checks around her home. The childminder puts safety measures in place to minimise any potential risks to children and help to keep them safe. Since the last inspection, the childminder has made improvements. For example, she has implemented a written record of any accidents, injuries and first-aid treatment. She has also implemented a safeguarding policy. She works well in partnerships with other professionals, sharing her knowledge with them to ensure a consistent approach. The childminder closely tracks children's progress to plan for their next steps for learning and to identify where they may require extra support. She communicates effectively with parents to keep them up to date about their children's learning and welfare. Parents speak highly of the childminding service they

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

receive. The childminder attends training courses and accesses the internet to continually develop her good knowledge and keep her skills up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. Children engage in meaningful play and the childminder places great emphasis on encouraging children's language and communication skills. The childminder effectively promotes young children's literacy skills. For example, they make marks and enjoy books and stories. Older children are able to retell their favourite story. The childminder supports children's learning effectively. Children listen well to instructions and are fully engaged in a range of activities. They enjoy exploring using their sensory skills as they create pictures using different herbs. Children have fun smelling the variety of herbs and feeling the different textures. They are confident to say if the herbs smelt horrible or nice.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They follow good hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and meals and engage in regular exercise. The childminder takes the children to meet with other childminders and attends local groups regularly. This helps children to meet other children and develop their social skills. Children behave very well. They have a good understanding of what the childminder expects and they receive meaningful praise. Children enjoy cuddles with the childminder and have a familiar routine, which enhances their sense of security. The childminder encourages children to be independent and extend their self-help skills. For example, she supports children to wash and dry their own hands and help with tasks, such as tidying away toys off the floor.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress across all areas of learning. They are keen and active learners who enjoy exploring and demonstrate self-confidence. Children develop skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including starting school. Children's early mathematical and writing skills are emerging. For example, children count during their play and make marks during creative activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369451 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1051010 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Witham St Hughes, Lincoln. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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Telephone number

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