Childminder EY462503

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2017 28 November 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 monitors children's progress closely. She uses accurate assessments to identify gaps in learning and plans targeted next steps to extend children's learning.  The childminder shares relevant information about children's abilities and progress with other early years providers, such as the local pre-school. Children are supported to make a smooth transition into full-time education. Teachers are invited to visit the childminder's home to meet children prior to them starting school.  Children benefit from a highly stimulating learning environment. They enjoy choosing toys and activities from a wide range of quality resources. Children are encouraged to join in during activities. They are industrious and inquisitive learners with an enjoyment of exploration and discovery.  Children behave well and are caring towards each other in their interactions. The childminder is a good role model and has appropriately high expectations of children.

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This provision is good

Children of all ages are supportive and celebrate each other's achievements. They have high self-esteem and are eager to please the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children time to think about their own answers and solve problems independently.  The childminder is yet to implement her plans to further improve access to the stimulating outdoor play area. This means that children do not yet benefit from opportunities to enrich their learning experiences through self-chosen outdoor play.

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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 more time for children to think for themselves and solve problems to help them make the best possible progress  implement plans to further improve access to the outdoor play area to give children more opportunities to direct their own play and provide even more rich experiences to extend children's learning to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took into account the views of parents. She spoke to the childminder about her self-evaluation procedures.  The inspector had a tour of the premises. She sampled relevant records and documents, including children's information. The inspector also checked safeguarding procedures and looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her procedures for working in partnership with parents and other early years professionals.  The inspector spoke to the childminder's assistant and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed a planned adult-led activity and discussed this with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has ensured that she completes all mandatory training. She has a comprehensive understanding of what to do in the event that she has a concern for a child in her care. The childminder maintains a daily record of attendance and ensures that the premises are secure at all times. She works effectively with parents. The childminder values parents' opinions about her service and provides them with ample opportunity to voice their views. Parents comment they appreciate and value the childminder's contribution to their children's care, learning and happiness. The childminder is ambitious in her planning and has made significant improvements to her provision since her last inspection. This demonstrates a commitment to continual improvement. The childminder updates her teaching skills through regular training. This means that children benefit from knowledge that is current.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder provides children with a wealth of rich learning experiences. They enjoy listening to stories in the outdoor tree house. Children learn about early literacy when they make marks on the outdoor chalkboards. They express themselves through music as they make sounds with the childminder's giant wind chime. Children laugh and jump with excitement when they sing songs with the childminder. They use mathematical language during activities. For example, they talk about size, shape and quantity as they thread large buttons with brightly coloured laces. The childminder's effective planning and teaching strategies help all children to make consistently good progress in relation to their starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about healthy food choices during discussions at mealtimes. They identify fruit on a healthy eating poster and talk about how they like to eat carrots just like the childminder's ponies. Children have ample opportunities to practise their physical skills. For example, they have daily access to the childminder's purpose-built climbing wall. They enthusiastically run to feed the childminder's chickens and are keen to say 'hello' to the lambs. The childminder promotes children's self-esteem. She praises them when they say 'please' and 'thank you' and compliments them on their good manners. Children demonstrate a genuine affection for the childminder's assistant. They enjoy his company and benefit from his support and encouragement. Children develop an enjoyment of construction when they build outdoor dens.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning. They develop social skills as they play imaginary games together and help each other. They learn to recognise their own name, count in sequence and describe colours. Children of all ages concentrate for long periods of time and squeal with excitement during adult-led group activities. They are motivated and excited to investigate, explore and learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462503 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1083060 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Newton-on-Trent. The childminder works Monday and Tuesday from 8am to 5pm, Wednesdays from 8am to 4.30pm, Thursday and Friday from 8am to 3.30pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder works occasionally with an assistant and holds a childcare qualification at 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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