Childminder EY421118

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2017 9 June 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 provides a well organised and carefully planned learning environment for children of all ages. As a result, children are motivated to investigate, explore and enjoy various learning experiences.  Children's social skills are promoted when the childminder gives them opportunities to join in various community-based activities. For example, young children enjoy swimming sessions, visit the local park and various craft groups.  Children make good progress overall. The childminder demonstrates various effective teaching strategies. For example, she understands when to offer support and when to stand back. She gives children opportunities to solve problems for themselves.  Children's self-confidence is supported through positive interactions with the childminder. She offers enthusiastic praise when children achieve new skills.  The childminder meticulously monitors children's progress. She uses information from

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This provision is good

observations and assessments to plan stimulating and targeted activities that promote children's individual learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not routinely seek the views of parents to help review the quality of her practice and raise it to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not regularly provide detailed information that helps parents to extend their children's learning at home.

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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

 consult parents more regularly for their thoughts and ideas about the service offered and provide opportunities for them to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the practice  provide parents with regular information about what children are learning, in order to help them extend their child's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes all mandatory training and updates her knowledge through various means, including undertaking research. She has a good understanding of her role in protecting children. She is clear about the procedures to follow in the event that she has any child protection concerns. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other early years professionals. She shares relevant information with them when required, in order to support children's continued learning and development. Parents comment in writing that the childminder supports children and families to a high standard. They appreciate her interactions with their children and are happy with the care she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a broad range of good quality resources for children of all ages. They are inspired to join in with various activities in the childminder's converted outdoor play area. Young children enjoy sensory experiences. They look at multi-coloured lights and watch animated nursery songs in a custom-built cinema room. Children practise their communication skills as they talk to the childminder about farmyard animals and trees. Young children develop an understanding of early mathematics. They enjoy repeatedly grouping toy cars on a slope and giggle as they watch them roll down.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is friendly and approachable. She is a positive role model and gently reminds children of the behaviour she expects of them. As a result, children learn to behave well. Children are self-assured as they confidently move around the childminder's home. They make choices about what they wish to play with. Very young children's care needs are swiftly and sensitively attended to. Children have daily opportunities to practise physical skills during outings to the neighbouring park. They play in the garden and walk to see the nearby swans, ducks and horses. Children are taught to wash their hands regularly after messy activities and before eating. They are offered healthy snacks and drinks regularly.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children settle quickly when they first attend the setting. They are happy, engrossed in activities and clearly enjoy their time with the childminder. Young children develop the skills and attributes that they will need for their next stages in learning. For example, they learn to cooperate, follow instructions, listen and behave well. Children are motivated to explore and investigate as they complete various stimulating activities. They learn to recognise their own written name, count in sequence and follow familiar everyday routines in preparation for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421118 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1094642 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Lincoln. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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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