Childminder EY230706

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 January 2018 9 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 continually reflects on and improves her practice and the outcomes for children. She gathers the views of parents and children to inform her future plans. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendation from her last inspection and has increased opportunities for children to see the written word in the environment.  The childminder's teaching is good overall and on occasions outstanding, particularly when she is promoting children's communication and language skills. She makes excellent use of conversations and questions to challenge children in their learning.  Parents comment that the childminder, 'Always puts the needs of the children first'. This is extremely evident in the childminder's practice. The children appear happy and contented and the childminder is very caring in her interactions with them. This helps children to develop strong emotional attachments.  The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's confidence and

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This provision is good

independence. She encourages children from a young age to manage their own self- care needs and 'have a go'. Toddlers take off their coats, hang them up, take off their shoes and put them on the shelf.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder maintains her professional knowledge well, at times she does not target her continuous development specifically enough to help her raise the quality of her teaching to a consistently outstanding level.

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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

 target professional development more specifically to help raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what signs to look out for and understands the process to follow if she has a concern about the welfare of any children in her care. The childminder assesses children's development regularly to identify and address any gaps in their progress. She has developed good working relationships with other settings that children attend. For example, children learn about Inuits, make igloos and learn some Inuit language. This develops their knowledge of topics they are learning about in pre-school and has a positive impact on the continuity of care and teaching that children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and has a secure knowledge and understanding of child development and how children learn. She completes good observations of children's achievements and uses these to identify how to build on their existing skills. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their coordination skills. They effectively use a spoon to stir cake mixture and use a knife to spread and create their own sandwiches at lunchtime. Parents have nothing but praise for the childminder. They complement the progress children have made in their learning and development and attribute this to her. Furthermore, they commend the good sharing of information they have with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and offers children calm and patient guidance. She frequently gives children praise, which helps to build their self-esteem. Children enjoy looking at photographic displays of themselves and their friends. This helps them to develop a sense of belonging in the childminder's home. Children choose from a large selection of fruit for snack, eat healthy home-cooked food and follow good hygiene procedures. This helps them to develop an awareness of healthy lifestyles. Children demonstrate that they are confident and comfortable in their surroundings. For example, when they come in from outdoor play they run into the playroom, selecting toys and leading their own play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop their mathematical skills in daily activities. For example, during a baking activity they learn about more and less. Children enjoy playing outdoors. They dig with tools in the sand and confidently propel themselves on ride-on toys along the driveway, helping to develop their physical skills. Young children's literacy skills begin to develop. They share a book with the childminder. She asks questions about the story, helping children to maintain their interest. Older children demonstrate their imagination when they pretend to bandage their dolls. Children develop the skills required for the next stage in their learning and for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY230706 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1091420 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 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Frieston, Grantham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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