Childminder EY425024

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2016 14 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 childminder provides a warm, welcoming and well-resourced environment. Children form close attachments to the childminder and feel safe, happy and secure in her care. They are developing good social skills and are confident to explore their surroundings.  The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn and develop. Children particularly enjoy a range of well-planned outdoor experiences, such as visits to the local woodland or growing their own fruit and vegetables.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She shares information about children's progress with them and encourages them to talk to her about what their children enjoy doing at home to promote a shared approach to children's learning.  The childminder has taken significant steps to evaluate her practice since the last inspection. She sets herself targets to achieve that are focused on developing her

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This provision is good

knowledge further and ensuring that outcomes for children continue to improve.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently seek more in-depth information from parents about what their child can already do when they first start with her so that she can plan more precisely and build on children's existing skills and knowledge.

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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

 seek more-detailed information from parents about what their child knows and can do at the start of the placement and use this to develop sharper initial planning that is based on a more accurate overview of children's levels of achievement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development and sampled their records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of their comments on letters obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child. She attends safeguarding training and ensures that she is aware of current guidance and new legislation. She is also aware of her responsibility to inform Ofsted of any changes to persons aged 16 years or over, who live or work on the premises. The childminder accesses regular courses and meets with other professionals to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She shares this information with her assistant to support consistency in the care she offers. The childminder keeps parents informed about daily activities that children have taken part in and communicates with them about children's ongoing learning and development and care needs. She takes into account the views of parents and children when evaluating her practice. For example, children share their

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

feedback and ideas in a wish list which the childminder uses to develop her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are regularly observed by the childminder as they play and explore. This enables the childminder to assess what they are learning and identify their next steps. Children are motivated to learn with activities and resources catering for all their needs. The childminder regularly discusses with parents the progress their children make. There is a slight delay in the childminder's assessment of children's initial levels of ability when they first start. However, once she gradually identifies their interests, she encourages the children to lead their own learning and choose what they would like to play with. She supports children's communication and language skills well through planned activities and spontaneous opportunities. For example, children excitedly join in with an impromptu singing session as they share familiar songs with her.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children share strong, affectionate bonds with the childminder. Flexible settling-in arrangements help children to feel secure from the start. Children's good health is effectively promoted through positive hygiene routines and plenty of opportunities for daily fresh air. Children demonstrate their independence as they pick fruit from the garden for their snack which they help to prepare. This also helps to support children's understanding of a healthy diet. Children behave well and the childminder offers praise to reinforce their positive actions. The childminder takes the children on a variety of experiences in the community including local singing groups, museums and parks. This helps children to learn about and appreciate the world around them and socialise with other children and adults.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses effective assessment systems to plan for their next steps in learning and identify where extra help may be needed. Children develop new skills and knowledge. They enjoy choosing their play activities which supports their self-confidence and independence. As a result, they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425024 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1050998 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Bourne, Lincolnshire. She operates each week day from 7am to 7pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works very occasionally 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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