Childminder EY386174

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2018 15 July 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 gathers information from parents when children first start about their child's interests, achievements and care needs. This helps her to provide for children's individual needs.  The childminder evaluates her practice and gathers feedback from parents. Recent improvements to her garden provides children with more opportunities to plant and grow flowers and space to run around.  The childminder encourages children to be independent. She asks them to put on their coats and shoes prior to playing outdoors.  The childminder encourages children to share and take turns. This helps children to develop their social skills and to make relationships with others. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder extends her professional development. She attends training courses to help her manage children's behaviour. She speaks with other childminders to share

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share enough information about children's learning with other early years settings they attend.  The childminder does not make the best use of information gained from assessments of children's progress to help her to plan more precisely for children's learning.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend and share further information about children's learning and achievements to support a more consistent approach  make the most effective use of information from children's assessments to plan more precisely for their learning, helping children to achieve the best possible progress.

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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 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.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder manages risks well in her home to reduce hazards for children. She knows the signs of abuse and where to report concerns about children's welfare and safety. The childminder uses safety equipment appropriately in her home and when transporting children in her vehicle. She helps children learn how to keep themselves safe. For instance, older children learn about road safety. The childminder shares information about children's learning and achievements daily with parents when they collect their children. She helps parents to continue to support their child's learning at home. For example, she offers advice about how they can support their child's self-care skills, such as brushing their hair and provides opportunities for children to practise this in her setting. Parents comment positively about the childminder and say that their child's social interaction has improved since being in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and offers them a range of activities and resources, giving them choices. She plans activities for children, but also allows them to follow their interests through play. Children develop their imagination. The childminder encourages them to be independent and to put on dressing-up costumes by themselves. The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of everyday objects. For instance, when children look at pictures, if they are unsure what these are, the childminder clarifies this. She introduces new vocabulary, such as ‘compact disc’ and ‘magazine’. This helps children to develop their communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and know what is expected of them. The childminder gives children plenty of praise, helping to raise their self-esteem. Children enjoy spending time with the childminder and invite her to join their play. They demonstrate that they are emotionally secure. Children ask the childminder for cuddles and enjoy the close contact they have with her. The childminder offers children a range of healthy snacks. She talks to children about different foods when they play a shopping list game. She provides opportunities for children to make food, helping them to understand healthy choices. The childminder ensures children receive daily fresh air and exercise. Children say that they like to play in the house outdoors and on the slide. The childminder takes children to local parks to have picnics, encouraging children to learn about their local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development and learn key skills in readiness for future learning. They are very confident and demonstrate they feel safe and secure. Children are motivated to learn and enjoy the activities and resources. They use numbers in their play and count to three, demonstrating their mathematical skills. Outdoors, children enjoy throwing balls in the air and pulling themselves onto a climbing wall to get to the top of the slide. This helps children to develop their physical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386174 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1104888 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Waddington. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for 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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