Childminder EY466383

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 2017 14 May 2014

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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 maintains an effective system that helps her to accurately and regularly monitor children's progress.  The childminder uses various teaching strategies to support children's speech and language. She uses skilful questioning, sings nursery rhymes and talks to children about their interests.  Children enjoy their time spent with the childminder. They are confident and form trusting relationships with her. Children clearly feel safe in the childminder's care.  Children benefit from daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air and physical exercise. They delight in jumping in puddles and hiding conkers in the childminder's garden.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather enough specific information from parents when their child first attends about what they already know and can do. As a result, initial assessments are not always precise.  The childminder does not always make the best use of her knowledge of individual children. Occasionally, they lose interest in activities and are not fully motivated to make the best possible progress.  The childminder provides some resources that reflect cultural diversity but does not fully extend children's awareness of the similarities and differences between people in society, including people of differing abilities.

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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

 gather more specific information from parents about their children's existing knowledge and abilities when they first start  make best use of the knowledge of individual children's interests and next steps in learning to provide even more highly interesting activities that help engage children and support them further to make the best possible progress  provide more opportunities for children to learn about people with differing abilities and other similarities and differences between themselves and others, to strengthen children's understanding of the diverse world they live in.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written testimonials.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector viewed a selection of documentation, including policies and procedures, and records of children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that would cause her concern for a child's welfare and the procedures she must follow. She identifies and minimises potential risks to children's safety and teaches them how to help keep themselves safe. The childminder and her assistant maintain a paediatric first-aid certificate. The childminder thinks about the service she provides. She is determined to complete further academic study that will have a positive impact on outcomes for children. She considers the opinions of parents and the interests and needs of children when making plans for improvement. This demonstrates the childminder is committed to continually raising the quality of her provision. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend. She shares relevant information to promote continuity in care and learning and supports children to make

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

good progress. Parents comment they are happy with the service they receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She supports children's developing mathematical and literacy skills. Children make marks using coloured chalks on an easel. They enjoy experimenting with brushes dipped in water as they play outside. The childminder encourages children to count during everyday activities. They count as they sort conkers into plastic containers and play imaginary games. The childminder asks children to listen and tell her what they can hear. Young children reply that they can hear an aeroplane. Children play with electronic toys and learn to recognise their own written names. The childminder offers children opportunities to choose what they want to do.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She encourages children to behave well, be kind to each other and share toys. Children develop awareness of nutritious and healthy foods during snack times. They eat fruit and crackers, and have access to drinking water at all times. The childminder praises children and encourages them to try new things. Children's self-esteem is supported through warm interaction with the childminder who is affectionate and caring in her approach. Children practise their physical skills during outdoor play in the childminder's garden and excursions to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the skills they need for the next stages in their learning. They learn that print has meaning as they look at books together. Children follow daily routines and help tidy away toys. They are busy explorers and use their imaginations. They pretend the childminder's playhouse is an ice cream shop. They ask the childminder if she would like a chocolate ice cream and delight in pressing the playhouse doorbell. Children develop an awareness of patterns. They talk about zigzags the childminder draws for them. Children demonstrate independence when they fill and empty containers of water. They learn to put their own shoes on and wash their hands.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466383 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1102603 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Ashby de la Launde, Lincoln. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for the Christmas period. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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