Childminder EY492808

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2018 Not applicable

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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 show that they feel confident and happy in the childminder's care. They welcome visitors to join in with their play. They demonstrate that they have formed strong relationships with the childminder, which helps them feel emotionally secure.  The childminder has a strong knowledge of how children learn. She regularly observes and assesses their ongoing achievements. The childminder provides activities and resources that challenge and interest children. All children make good progress.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder frequently shares information with parents about their children's development. Parents report how pleased they are with the childminder's service.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She gives children lots of praise and encouragement. Children learn to share, take turns and be kind to one another.  The childminder reviews her setting to promote continuous improvement. She takes

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This provision is good

into account feedback from children and parents to assist her in developing her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain enough information from parents about their children's abilities when they join her setting, to help her plan suitably challenging activities for them from the start.  The childminder does not focus sharply enough on her professional development to raise the quality of her provision to the highest possible 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

 gain more information from parents about their children's capabilities when they start attending and use this information to inform planning of activities  focus professional development to build on the already good teaching to extend children's experiences even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living on the premises.  The inspector discussed children's learning and development and sampled their records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of their comments on letters obtained by the childminder.  The inspector reviewed a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to respond if she has concerns regarding a child's well-being. Effective measures are in place to minimise potential risks and children are encouraged to manage their own safety. For example, children learn about crossing the road safely. The childminder tracks children's progress closely and identifies emerging gaps in their learning so that these can be addressed quickly. A wide range of policies, procedures and supporting documentation is in place, which helps to underpin the efficient management of the setting. The childminder evaluates her own practice well and identifies areas for development. For example, she has recently enhanced the outdoor play area, so children have more opportunities to play outside in all weathers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes good observations and assessments of children's achievements and effectively identifies how to build on their existing skills. The childminder ensures activities planned are reflective of children's ongoing development. Children have access to resources and activities that interest and engage them. For example, they make cakes and explore the ingredients and where they come from. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For instance, she brings stories to life and children giggle as they join in and pretend to be the characters in the book. They talk about their families and the childminder actively listens to their news. Children enjoy completing number puzzles which help the development of their mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have fun and are very happy in the childminder's home. The childminder is a good role model and has clear behavioural expectations. Children respond well to gentle reminders about her expectations, such as not climbing on furniture in case they fall and hurt themselves. Children are polite and are forming firm friendships. They play well together, for instance, they laugh as they pretend to take a dog for a walk or use interlocking bricks to build cars and aeroplanes. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise on a daily basis in the childminder's secure garden or in the local community, such as trips to local play parks or further afield as they go to country parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They are consistently working well within the typical range of development expected for their ages. Children are developing a range of skills and knowledge in preparation for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school. For example, children learn to be sociable as they meet with other children and adults on outings to local parks and groups. They are learning how to behave well and respect each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492808 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1030243 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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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Stamford, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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