Childminder EY492727

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2018 9 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 provides a homely and welcoming environment. She is nurturing in her manner and promotes children's self-esteem well. She praises and encourages children and they demonstrate their affection towards her when they smile and cuddle her.  The childminder provides a range of good-quality resources for all ages. She plans learning experiences that interest children and encourage them to join in. Children show good levels of concentration relative to their ages and are evidently motivated to learn.  Children are confident communicators. The childminder supports their communication and language skills effectively. She shows children how to pronounce words and uses repetition, singing and rhyme to encourage them to use their voices and make sounds.  Children are very busy and explore the childminder's home with enthusiasm. They learn the skills they need to become independent in readiness for when they eventually move

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This provision is good

on to school. They learn to dress themselves, make choices and play cooperatively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather detailed information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first attend. This means that initial assessments of children's skills and abilities sometimes lack detail.  The childminder reflects on her service and considers the thoughts and opinions of parents and children when making plans for continuous improvement. However, she has not yet made the most of professional development opportunities to enhance her current understanding of how children learn and develop.

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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 skills and abilities when they first attend and use this information to ascertain a more detailed assessment of children's starting points  make the most of opportunities to enhance current understanding of how children learn and develop so that children benefit from up-to-date knowledge and are supported to make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an adult-led activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed through written testimonials and also through discussion.  The inspector discussed the childminder's observations, assessments and planning with her. She also talked to the childminder about her plans for continual improvement and the positive changes she has implemented since her last inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role in safeguarding children and the action she must take in the event that she has a concern. The childminder completes all mandatory training and holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. She has made improvements since her last inspection and demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement. She works closely with other professionals that share children's education and care. The childminder has developed her understanding of the progress check when children are aged between two and three years. She records information about all persons with parental responsibility for children. The childminder monitors children's progress and uses this information to identify and close any gaps in children's learning and development. Parents comment that they appreciate the childminder and are very happy with her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses information from observations and assessments to plan challenging and stimulating activities for children. Children also benefit from extended periods of child- initiated play where they choose what they would like to do. Children are industrious and inquisitive. They enjoy the sensation of air blowing on their faces from a toy hairdryer. Children extend their understanding of mathematics as they talk about shapes and quantity with the childminder during a craft activity. They identify the colours of large construction blocks and push and pull toy cars back and forth. The childminder uses questioning to encourage children to think for themselves. Children are responsive and eager to take part in activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good especially considering their tender age. They follow instructions and offer to help tidy away toys. Children demonstrate empathy towards the childminder when they ask if she is hurt. They benefit from regular opportunities to enjoy physical play. Children visit the local soft-play areas and use the childminder's outdoor sit- and-ride cars, slide and trampoline with enclosure. The childminder promotes children's well-being. She provides nutritious snacks for children, such as fruit and crackers. The childminder attends swiftly to children's care needs and teaches them skills they need to look after themselves and each other. Children learn to feed themselves, use the toilet unaided and wash their hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages make good progress in relation to their starting points. They develop the skills and qualities they need for the next stages in their learning. They count in sequence, identify parts of their body and express themselves confidently. They learn to make friends and talk about their families and the people they love. Children practise using small tools, such as modelling dough cutters. They make marks during craft activities and enjoy books and listening to stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492727 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1107956 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Gainsborough. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5pm, 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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