Childminder EY480653

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 August 2016 Not applicable

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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

 Children learn a wide range of skills, helping to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. Children are motivated, engaged and eager to learn. They make good progress from their starting points.  Children behave well. They learn to respect the differences between themselves and others and treat each other with respect and consideration. Children develop good social skills and play together cooperatively.  The childminder has high expectations for all children. She is eager for them to progress well and provides a wide range of extremely stimulating learning experiences.  Children are happy and confident, with good self-esteem. They develop affectionate relationships with the childminder and show through their behaviour that they feel emotionally secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use assessment findings to plan precisely enough for children's next steps in learning so that every child is highly challenged and makes the most rapid progress possible.  Children are not consistently provided with opportunities to think of their own ideas and ways of solving problems in order to fully enhance and develop their thinking skills.  The childminder has not yet developed her knowledge and skills to a level where her teaching ensures that children consistently make rapid progress in their learning and excellent outcomes are achieved.

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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

 make better use of assessments to plan more precisely and address children's next steps more robustly, in order to promote their rapid progress and achievement in all aspects of their learning  provide more opportunities for children to solve problems and develop their ideas and thinking  make better use of professional development opportunities that improve teaching and increase the potential for children to achieve rapid progress in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and carers provided on the day.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including attendance records, suitability checks, the self-assessment information, and children's observation, assessment and planning records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in protecting children. She is clear about the procedures to follow should she have any child protection concerns. The childminder is experienced, knowledgeable and motivated. The childminder reflects on her work and looks for ways to improve her provision. Effective self-evaluation has helped the childminder to make good improvements to her garden. Children use it all year round and benefit from the many interesting learning experiences. The childminder works well with parents and other settings that children attend. She shares a wide range of information with them to help provide continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder has a good overview of individual children's needs. She generally makes effective use of the information gained from observations to support children's successful learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a range of planned activities to ensure children learn new skills across all areas of learning. Children visit local parks, toddler groups and playgroups where they can socialise with others, share in different celebrations and learn about other people. The childminder provides an extensive range of resources and opportunities for children to learn. Children are encouraged to use their imaginations as they join in a wide range of well extended, role play activities. They enjoy bathing and dressing their dolls. Their play is further extended as they wash the dolls' clothes and peg them out to dry. Children enjoy baking cakes. They carefully measure ingredients, crack eggs and use spoons to fill their cup cases. This helps them to develop their physical skills and hand-to- eye coordination. Children listen well to instructions and are fully engaged in all activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is planned with thought. Resources are beautifully presented and easily accessible. Children become independent in making choices about what they want to play with. The childminder effectively promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children are aware that they have to wear sun hats and sun cream when outdoors on hot, sunny days. The childminder encourages them to wash their hands and all children use the bathroom independently. Children behave well and play harmoniously together. They show care and respect for each other as they share toys and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are successful, inquisitive learners. They show high levels of confidence and determination as they seek out new experiences to explore. Children's physical skills develop well. They competently climb steps and handle small objects. They share their thoughts and ideas and play cooperatively together. Children learn to recognise their own feelings, such as when they are hungry or thirsty, and they confidently express their needs to the childminder. This helps children to become independent and to learn to take care of themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480653 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 986147 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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