Childminder EY429917

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2016 29 May 2014

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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 childminder is committed to providing a good quality service. She has addressed all of the actions and recommendations raised at the previous inspection. The childminder seeks and acts upon the views of children and parents to enhance her practice and the outcomes for children.  Teaching is good overall. The childminder knows the children well and has a good understanding of their achievements and interests. She provides a good range of experiences for them and actively joins in with their play.  The childminder helps children to feel safe and secure and to be confident. Children enjoy very friendly relationships with adults and their peers and they eagerly include the childminder in their play and learning. This contributes to their emotional well- being.  The childminder has age-appropriate expectations of the children. She manages behaviour effectively and helps children develop an understanding of sharing. They are

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This provision is good

kind and friendly and are learning to take turns and consider the needs of others.  The childminder is proactive in continuing her professional development. She actively seeks to continually develop her own knowledge and skills. She regularly attends courses and works very well with her co-childminder to share good practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not challenge the most able children as far as possible, in order to accelerate the rate of progress in their learning even more.  The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to build as far as possible on their knowledge and understanding of how they are similar to and differ from people, families and communities beyond their own.

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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

 challenge the most able children as far as possible and increase the potential for them to achieve rapid progress in their learning  give children more opportunities to build on their developing understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home 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.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with current child protection issues. She knows what action she must take to protect children from harm. The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures which is used to promote children's health and safety. She occasionally works with an assistant and supervises her practice appropriately. This helps to ensure children consistently receive good quality teaching. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively over time. This allows her to see how children develop and helps to identify gaps in their learning in a timely manner. Parents show complete satisfaction with the service provided. In their written comments, they state that the childminder is not only a support for their children, but also for themselves.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and accurately assesses what children are achieving and constantly plans for their future learning. Mathematical development is supported well. The childminder draws around her hand, then a smaller child's hand and then a toddler's hand. She encourages the children to look at the different sizes. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. The childminder encourages children to engage in conversations and share their experiences from home. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder maintains regular communication through daily diaries, sharing of learning records and newsletters. This helps to ensure children receive continuity of care and learning when at home and in the childminder's care.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a gradual settling-in process, which allows children to settle quickly and easily. She praises children's achievements to help them develop confidence in their own abilities. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. They relish playing in the exceptionally stimulating, inspiring and well-resourced garden, where they can be physically active. The childminder is mindful of promoting healthy lifestyles. She encourages parents to send nutritious food for their children. The childminder carefully explains to children why it is dangerous to climb on wet equipment. This helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make very good progress in relation to their starting points. Young children's independence is developing. For example, they are learning to put on their own wellies. Children's creativity is encouraged during painting activities. They mix colours and use their fingers and a brush to create a picture that will be used for a display. This helps to give children a sense of pride in their artwork. Children express themselves confidently. They independently make decisions about their play, helping themselves to the toys. Children's literacy skills are developing well. They listen to stories and confidently answer questions about the illustrations on each page. Children are developing the skills and capacity to learn in preparation for the next stage in their learning, such as pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429917 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1043888 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and works alongside a co-childminder in Grantham, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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