Childminder EY484931

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2018 12 May 2017

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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 is passionately committed to her work with children. She talks to children in a calm and respectful manner which helps them to feel safe and settle well.  The childminder provides a home-from-home environment, where children are independent and confident. Children are happy to attend the setting and have formed strong bonds with the childminder.  The childminder knows what children enjoy playing with and how they like to play. She provides a wide range of interesting experiences for children.  The childminder monitors children's progress closely, using regular observations and assessments. The childminder shares a wealth of information about children's progress and achievements with parents. Children make good progress.  The childminder evaluates her key strengths and areas for development, taking account of parents' views. She actively seeks ways to make further developments and has high

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This provision is good

expectations of the quality of the care and education she provides for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder asks a good range of questions to extend children's learning. However, she does not always give the children enough time to think, process and answer, in order to support the development of their communication and deep thinking skills to the highest levels.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to further develop their communication and deep thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 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 spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the policies and procedures to follow and is aware of her responsibilities to protect children. She knows what to do if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder regularly attends training, completes online courses and local childminder training sessions to update her knowledge and skills. She uses the knowledge gained effectively to provide a stimulating learning environment for children. The childminder has successfully addressed the action from her previous inspection. The childminder now tracks children's development and uses the information gained to plan for their next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of spontaneous opportunities to extend children's learning. For example, as children use tools, the childminder talks to them about identifying shape and colours. The childminder seizes opportunities for children to hear and use counting in everyday play situations. Children develop good control and coordination as they make marks with paint and crayons. They use potato stampers to explore number and draw their own pictures. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills effectively. For example, children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. They engage in discussions about the pictures and text. The childminder regularly observes children. She uses appropriate guidance to be able to assess their progress and incorporates their next steps in learning into daily activities. For example, children learn about quantity and number correspondence as they play with a variety of resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. Children are motivated and happy. They show good levels of self-confidence and emotional well-being. The childminder is a good role model and she gives children gentle guidance and praise. They learn to behave well and to treat each other with respect. The childminder is highly effective in her approach to promoting good health. For instance, she provides an excellent range of nutritious foods for children and provides them with plenty of opportunity for fresh air and exercise. Children have a strong awareness of following hygiene practices, including the need to wash their hands before eating. The childminder places a good focus on helping children to develop positive relationships with others. For example, she encourages them to take turns and share with their friends during activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

The children are inquisitive and ask many questions. They show an interest in numbers and simple mathematical concepts. They use language, such as bigger and smaller, to describe objects. Children are working within the levels expected for their age. They are already developing many of the skills that they will need for school, such as good levels of listening and attention.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484931 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1107939 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Lincoln. She operates her provision from 7.15am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.

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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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