Childminder EY452172

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 2016 20 May 2013

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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's individual needs are met exceptionally well by the dedicated and committed childminder and assistant. As a result, all children thrive at this setting.  The childminder and assistant nurture children's self-esteem and give them the confidence to try new things. Children form very close bonds with the childminder and assistant and this helps them feel safe and secure.  Children benefit from the many outings they enjoy with the childminder and assistant. They take daily trips out to various groups, the library and to feed the ducks. Children talk about these outings with enthusiasm. They are learning about their local community and experiencing a wide range of activities to support their learning and development.  The childminder has forged excellent partnerships with parents and communicates with them in many different ways. Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder and assistant and the care and education their children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always include parents fully when she assesses children's level of development on entry.  Although the childminder evaluates her practice and that of her assistant on a regular basis, there is not always enough focus on monitoring the quality of their teaching to raise it to an outstanding level.

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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

 obtain more detailed information from parents about their child's capabilities when they first start, and use this information to plan precisely for children's learning from the outset  monitor the quality of teaching more accurately to ensure areas for development in practice are swiftly identified and acted upon to promote excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.  The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection and read many testimonials from other parents to take account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow should they have concerns about a child in their care. The childminder ensures her home is safe and she teaches children how to keep themselves safe when they go out and about each day. The childminder is devoted to the children and puts a huge amount of time and effort into her setting. She works in very close partnership with her assistant and together they provide a high standard of childcare and education. The childminder is successful at evaluating her practice. She keeps herself up to date through completing online training courses and liaising with other early years professionals. The childminder and assistant have regular meetings to discuss areas for improvement. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and assistant use their knowledge of child development well. The activities they plan are based on children's interests and the next steps in their learning which the childminder has identified. The childminder is a skilful practitioner who meets the needs of several children at once. She ensures all children are included in activities, at their own level of development and understanding, if they so wish. The assistant is enthusiastic and animated when she interacts with children and they respond very well to her. She reads stories to them which the children thoroughly enjoy. This helps all children to develop their language and literacy skills. Children's personal, social and emotional development is fostered very well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's health needs are met well. They enjoy a home-cooked, nutritious meal each day as well as healthy snacks. Children learn how to manage their own hygiene as they wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. The childminder is vigilant when it comes to hygiene, for example, when a child sneezes at the table she quickly changes the cutlery and cleans the area to prevent germs from spreading. Children have daily opportunities for physical play when they go on outings to the park. They also play in the garden when the weather is fine. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They show care and respect for each other, and this is as a direct result of spending time with the childminder and assistant who are extremely positive role models. Babies needs are met very well. The childminder ensures she works closely with parents so she knows children's individual routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who are in receipt of funding, make good progress in their learning and development. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-esteem and take great pride in their achievements. They each choose a song to sing in front of the other children, the childminder and assistant, and receive high praise and a round of applause for their performances. Children enjoy creative experiences, such as modelling with dough. They learn key skills in readiness for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452172 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1066232 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 17

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Louth, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder's daughter works with her as an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for 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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