Childminder EY486109

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The indoor and outdoor play areas create a highly stimulating environment for children. All areas of learning are very effectively promoted and children benefit from a first-class range of play materials and experiences.  The childminder is uncompromising in his drive for improvement. Specific changes to equipment and resources have successfully improved both the indoor and outdoor learning environments.  Children are self-assured, extremely confident and highly motivated to learn. Their behaviour is exemplary as they work together collaboratively, sharing their ideas and helping each other.  Teaching is superb and all children are deeply engaged in their play. The childminder provides exciting and stimulating activities for children to explore. They test out their ideas and totally immerse themselves in activities and experiences.  The childminder completes precise and comprehensive assessments of children's

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This provision is outstanding

learning. Therefore, children's abilities are clearly understood and targeted, sharply focused planning supports their further progress.  Partnership working with parents is robust. Parents are extremely well informed about all aspects of their child's progress through excellent communication and sharing observations. Parents are provided with ideas and guidance to continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder and his co-childminder work tremendously well together. Their commitment and enthusiasm in children's play is inspiring.

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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

 continue to expertly reflect on areas for improvement and implement the plan to enhance the already excellent outdoor learning environment even further.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of his role in protecting children. He is fully aware of the procedures to follow should he have any concerns about a child in his care. The childminder is extremely alert to hazards and takes excellent measures to ensure children's safety at all times. The childminder has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience. This has benefited his practice enormously and resulted in this outstanding provision. When children attend another setting, the childminder provides comprehensive information to support continuity in their learning and development. The childminder is inspirational in his pursuit of excellence. He sets himself challenging goals to further develop his already first-class practice. For example, he has plans in place to enhance the already excellent outdoor learning environment even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder shows enjoyment and enthusiasm as he plays alongside children. Children demonstrate their knowledge of letter sounds and discuss letters in the names of others close to them. They confidently match sounds to letters, enhancing their literacy skills. The highly dedicated childminder uses his observations to plan precisely for children's individual learning needs. He skilfully integrates mathematical language into all aspects of children's play and routines. The childminder's skilful teaching incorporates safety messages in a meaningful, inspirational way. For example, he plays alongside children as they build a pretend bonfire in the garden. Children gather real bricks, wood, twigs and leaves and work cooperatively to build the bonfire. The childminder reminds them why they need to be careful and the dangers of fire. Children demonstrate their understanding and tell each other to be careful because fires are very hot and dangerous. The

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

childminder enhances children's experiences by extending the activity to include food that can be eaten at bonfire parties.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form very secure and caring attachments with the childminder and each other. This helps them to feel emotionally secure. Frequent praise and encouragement as they play effectively promotes their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder teaches children about values. They learn to share, take turns and consider others. Children learn how to manage their personal hygiene. They know why it is important to eat a healthy diet and have wonderful opportunities to take plenty of exercise and play in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are making rapid progress and developing the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. They are provided with extremely rich, imaginative and varied opportunities that successfully develop their enthusiasm for learning. Children are eager and excited to try things for themselves and gain excellent levels of independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486109 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1006364 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 21

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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 2015 and lives in the Morton area of Gainsborough. He works with a co-childminder and operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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