Childminder EY332609

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2017 19 March 2015

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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 regularly monitors children's progress, in order to help identify any gaps in their learning. Information from ongoing assessments is used to plan challenging activities that encourage and support children's individual learning and development. As a result, children are helped to make good progress.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to regular training, in order to update her skills. This ensures that children benefit from knowledge and understanding that are current.  The childminder provides a nurturing environment where children are valued, appreciated and their emotional well-being is promoted. She offers reassuring cuddles and praises them. Children are helped to become confident and resilient learners.  The highly qualified childminder understands the ways she can support and enthuse children's learning. For example, the childminder provides a range of stimulating

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This provision is good

resources, activities and experiences that helps motivate children to investigate and explore.  The childminder thinks about the service she provides. She values parents' feedback and involves them in her plans for continued improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not routinely ask parents for detailed information about their children's learning achievements when they first attend.

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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 partnerships with parents and support them more effectively to share what they know about their child's achievements when children first join the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed through written testimonials.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures, including safeguarding.  The inspector evaluated an adult-led activity and considered the impact of the childminder's quality of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at various times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to identify children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviour and views. She is knowledgeable about the procedures she must follow in the event that she has a child protection concern for a child. The childminder recognises and values partnership working with other early years professionals. She works closely with other schools and nurseries. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's progress. Parents comment through written testimonials that they highly recommend the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning using various activities, including those inspired by the surrounding countryside. For example, they regularly explore and forage for fir cones, colourful feathers and eye-catching pebbles. Babies enjoy the experience of feeling and exploring natural resources. The childminder uses skilful questioning to encourage children's imaginations and reasoning skills. All children practise their communication skills as they play and interact with each other and the childminder. Very young children practise their early literacy skills. They enjoy making marks in sand with tools and paintbrushes. Babies play enthusiastically in the well designed, soft-play area.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are clearly very happy and content in the childminder's care. They enjoy feeding the horse under supervision at the bottom of the childminder's large garden. Children develop awareness for healthy foods when they grow carrots and tomatoes in the childminder's purpose-built allotment area. They practise their physical skills when they use the ride-on toys, slides and compete in running races. The childminder is an excellent role model and uses praise and encouragement to promote children's self-esteem. All children behave well. Very young children's care needs are swiftly attended to and their dignity is maintained in a sensitive manner.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop a love of learning through their enjoyment of being at the childminder's home. Children demonstrate the skills and attributes they will need for the next stage in their learning. For example, very young children concentrate for sustained lengths of time on activities. Older children learn various independence skills, such as when they pour drinks from a jug and learn to put on their own socks and shoes. Babies copy the childminder and join in trying to talk when they babble, smile and wave. Children learn to say 'please' and 'thank you', play harmoniously together and share. They learn skills that will they need when the time comes to start school. Children are cooperative, follow instructions, practise writing letters and learn to count in sequence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332609 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1092693 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Scamblesby. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Sunday, except for family holidays. She provides occasional overnight care. The childminder holds a childcare qualification equivalent to level 3.

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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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