Childminder EY439038

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2017 1 August 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 make good progress, particularly with regards to their language development. The childminder supports this aspect of learning very well. She introduces words and poses questions as children explore new resources, increasing their vocabulary and understanding.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures. She fully understands her responsibility to identify and respond to any concerns about a child's welfare and to keep them safe.  Children are increasingly independent. The childminder offers high levels of praise and encouragement, boosting children's self-esteem and confidence and encouraging them to try new things.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of children's individual needs and preferences. Children are happy and feel relaxed and comfortable in her care  The childminder works consistently and effectively with parents and other childcarers. In-depth information is shared, ensuring that children's needs are identified

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This provision is good

immediately. Strategies are then devised and implemented to support children's care, learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder focuses too much on ensuring younger children take part in all planned activities and does not always give them enough opportunities to develop their own play interests.

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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

 provide younger children with more opportunities to develop their own play.

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Inspection activities

 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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures. She knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder is well organised, maintaining the required documentation and using this to underpin her practice. The childminder continues her professional development as she attends local groups to share good practice and gain knowledge of current childcare issues. She monitors children's progress well, for example, through frequent observations, to plan their next steps in learning. The childminder establishes good relationships with parents. She gets to know the individual needs of children and their families well and keeps them informed of their children's progress. Parental comments indicate they are very happy with the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. Children are motivated to learn, for example, through well-planned activities suitable for their age and stage of development. She offers good opportunities for children to become familiar with numbers. As they complete some drawings, children talk about what they are doing, identify the shapes they make and count the number of various items. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. She models vocabulary effectively and encourages children to repeat words. The childminder is fully involved in children's play, extending their learning through excellent questioning and discussion.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and secure environment. She is very positive in her interactions, making children feel proud in their achievements. She has a good understanding of children's abilities and learning needs, gained by seeking information from parents when children first start. Children learn about keeping safe and healthy. They understand the reason for not running in the playroom and make sure they follow this rule. Children are polite and understand how to behave well, helping them to develop good relationships. The childminder supports children to develop their good independence skills. For example, she makes sure children can feed themselves and find their own beakers when they want a drink. A wide range of outings and experiences promotes children's social skills and awareness of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are prepared well for the next stage in their learning. The childminder provides a wide range of activities linked to the children's interests. Therefore, they are keen to learn and are confident to give new things a try. For example, they investigate how to use new technology. They use their fingers to drag, click and touch the screen to make the activity work. They learn to consider the feelings of others, for example, as they talk about their own feelings and what makes each other happy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439038 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1065803 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Sturton by Stow. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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