Childminder EY435581

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 September 2017 21 April 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

 Children form secure attachments with the childminder. She is an excellent role model and manages children's behaviour very effectively. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being and demonstrates that they feel safe in her care.  The childminder efficiently monitors children's progress. She quickly notes any weaker areas in their learning and introduces activities and resources to support and strengthen these.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder exchanges information regularly and encourages parents to contribute to their children's learning and development at home.  The childminder uses self-evaluation well to reflect on her practice and identify ways to develop her skills further and support good outcomes for children.  Children develop secure language and communication skills. The childminder speaks to children all the time. With younger children, she points to the things she is talking

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This provision is good

about to develop their understanding and help them make links in their learning.  Children make good progress and enjoy their learning. The childminder provides a wide range of exciting activities that reflects children's interests and learning needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide a wide range of opportunities for children to learn about people, families and communities beyond their immediate experiences.  The childminder is sometimes a little too quick to provide answers to her questions rather than waiting for children to work them out for themselves.

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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 children with more opportunities to learn about the differences in people, families and communities  allow children more time to think and respond to questions to further strengthen their concentration skills and to be fully involved in their learning.

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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 observed and discussed 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 accompanied the childminder and children on the school run.  The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding. She spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to some parents and took their views into account. She also took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how to protect children, including those who may be at risk from extreme behaviours or views. Children's safety is promoted well. The childminder ensures that children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. She completes regular daily checks and risk assessments to ensure that children are able to play safely. The childminder is working closely with other early years settings that children attend. She uses the information they provide when planning experiences to support children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and regularly observes them. Children choose to explore some colourful dough where they learn about mixing the colours and making patterns. The childminder encourages them to use a range of tools and objects, promoting their small-muscle skills. They are excited to show the childminder what they have made. Children enjoy decorating gingerbread men and biscuits. They design their own patterns on them and are very proud of their achievements. Mathematical skills are promoted as the children count how many gingerbread men and biscuits they would need. Children discuss different sizes and shapes. They use different textured and coloured toppings to decorate them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very attached to the childminder. The good relationships that she builds and sustains help children to feel confident and secure. Children have good opportunities to make decisions for themselves. They like choosing toys from the wide and easily accessible selection. The childminder helps children to develop good physical skills and healthy routines. For example, she provides regular outdoor play, healthy snacks and teaches children good handwashing routines. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves and others safe. She offers gentle but firm reminders to children. These help them to understand the importance of following instructions. For example, when walking from school, children learn about road safety, walking sensibly in pairs and waiting to cross the road.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to play and enjoy their activities. They are confident and willing to learn. Children develop their physical skills well. They enjoy outings to parks where they are more energetic and able to access more challenging equipment. The childminder encourages children to be independent. They learn how to put on and take off their own shoes and coats when arriving and leaving the childminder's home. Children's personal, social and emotional development is promoted well. The childminder regularly praises children and shares their achievements with parents. They gain good skills that prepare them well for their next stages in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435581 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1095117 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. The childminder operates term time from 3.20pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. She holds a level 3 early years qualification.

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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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