Childminder EY484165

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 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 develop good self-esteem. They form close attachments with the childminder who consistently reassures them and praises their achievements. Therefore, children are confident to make choices, ask for help and ask questions.  The childminder makes continuous and accurate assessments of children's learning and development. She uses the information gained from observations to identify children's next steps in learning. She plans experiences based on children's individual needs and interests.  The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and identifies any gaps in their learning so these can be addressed quickly.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She shares information about children's learning and development and invites parents to add their own comments to assessment records. This helps parents to be involved in their child's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder values the differences between children's families and others, she does not fully explore ways to further enhance children's growing understanding of the world.  Partnership working with other providers of care and education is not always effective in promoting shared learning, in order to extend children's individual development even further.

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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

 promote children's growing understanding of the differences between each other and their families during their daily play and activities  extend partnership working with other settings that provide care and education for the children, in order to enhance children's learning experiences even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. The inspector 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. The inspector 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, sampled their records and looked at the planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written 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 has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and what to do if she has a concern. She supervises children well to keep them safe. The childminder is very experienced and well qualified. She completes training and researches information to keep her knowledge current. The childminder implements effective policies and procedures, which helps to underpin her practice. Feedback from parents demonstrates the high regard that they have for the childminder. She evaluates her practice, and identifies the strengths of her practice and what aspects to develop further. As a result, the childminder continues to make improvements to her provision and raise standards for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She finds out about their starting points when they first attend her setting. She continues to encourage parents to share what they know about their child so she can build on their children's skills. She knows children's abilities and provides them with a range of stimulating activities that promote their learning well. Children are articulate, confident and competent learners. The childminder uses a variety of teaching methods, such as demonstrating how to do things and giving children guidance as they play. She supports their listening and speaking skills well. She sensitively talks about what they are doing. For example, they giggle together as they mix paints, talking about the new colours they have created. Younger children cuddle up as they read their favourite stories which also helps children to develop a love of books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe, secure and well-resourced learning environment for children. They explore independently and make choices about their learning, both inside the setting and outside. The childminder skilfully uses daily routines well to extend their learning opportunities. For example, they make their own healthy pizzas for lunch. They benefit from fresh air and exercise as they play outdoors in the secure garden. The garden offers a stimulating learning environment for those children who prefer to be outside. The childminder works well with parents to ensure she meets children's care needs. Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model who is calm and attentive.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are learning to be independent in their self-care, make choices and confidently express themselves. Children listen well, follow simple instructions and concentrate for extended periods of time. They are keen learners who are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484165 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1000701 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Spalding, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. The childminder 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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