Childminder EY457995

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2017 26 June 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

 The childminder considers children's experiences in their home, their interests and what they need to learn next, to help her tailor activities to their individual needs. Children demonstrate an enthusiasm for learning as they play and explore.  The childminder has a good understanding of the different ways children learn. She uses this knowledge to provide children with challenging learning experiences that help them to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision effectively, taking full account of the views of parents and children. She reflects on her own practice to find out what is going well and what she can improve, to continually strengthen children's learning.  Children are very happy and settled with this kind and caring childminder. The childminder is sensitive to children's individual personalities as she meets their needs.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote the health and safety of

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This provision is good

children in her care. She has assessed all risks on her premises and has minimised them, so children are able to play and learn safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share information about children's learning with other settings they attend, so all those involved in children's learning work together to help them make the best possible progress.

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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

 strengthen information sharing with other early years providers and use this combined knowledge to help children make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to take appropriate action to protect children from harm. She recognises signs that may cause concern about their welfare. She has thoroughly assessed and minimised the risks to children in her care. She also stays up to date with new requirements and strives to continually improve the quality of her teaching. The childminder monitors children's progress to address any gaps in their learning. She works in partnership with parents, keeping them well informed about their children's development. This helps them to promote learning at home. Parents are very positive about the quality of care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's effective teaching ensures children engage well. The childminder interacts with enthusiasm and helps to motivate children to learn. Mathematics is threaded throughout activities and daily routines. The childminder encourages children to count as they play and recognise written numbers in the environment. Children respond with enthusiasm and show their knowledge of mathematical language as they talk about the size of resources. The childminder places a high priority on communication. She takes time to listen carefully to children and extends their conversations effectively. The childminder targets her teaching to address any areas where children make slower progress. Children enjoy many playful opportunities to develop their early literacy and mathematics skills. They gain increasing independence through many planned and routine experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming, with a good range of resources for children to choose from. Children form affectionate bonds with her, which promotes their well-being. Children behave very well. They are beginning to understand the importance of taking turns and sharing. The childminder provides many experiences that help children to learn to respect each other's similarities and differences. For example, she helps children recall talking about the crafts they made for Chinese New Year. The childminder follows parents' preferences for care routines. Children follow good hygiene practices and enjoy healthy snacks. The childminder ensures that they are physically active. For example, children enjoy fun activities in the outdoor area and on visits to local parks. Children are beginning to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder ensures that all children benefit from a stimulating educational curriculum. Consequently, all children make good progress relative to their capabilities and starting points. Children learn a wide range of skills to prepare them for school and the next stage in their learning. The childminder encourages children's growing independence. Children learn to complete simple tasks by themselves, such as preparing their own lunch by using a knife to spread.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457995 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1066609 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the town of Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The childminder provides care for children from Monday to Friday throughout the year from 8am to 6.30pm, 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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