Childminder EY498413

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 April 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

 The highly qualified childminder uses an effective system to monitor children's progress. She identifies any small gaps in children's learning and plans pertinent next steps to provide targeted help and support for them.  The childminder demonstrates the characteristics of effective teaching. She is enthusiastic and animated in her manner. The childminder demonstrates, explains and motivates children to investigate the environment and experiment with resources.  The childminder promotes children's self-esteem well. She praises children for their achievements and encourages them to feel good about themselves. The childminder is a positive role model. She is gentle, patient and appreciative. As a result of her example and positive interactions with children, their behaviour is very good.  All children are developing the skills and attributes they need for when the time comes for them to start school. They learn to take care of themselves, listen intently and

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This provision is good

follow daily routines. Children establish friendships and are eager to help each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make best use of opportunities to encourage children to think for themselves and to enhance their language for speaking.  The childminder identifies priorities for improvement as part of her self-evaluation. However, she has not yet enhanced her programme of continuous professional development to extend her teaching skills and knowledge to an even higher 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

 enhance opportunities for children to think for themselves and acquire the widest possible vocabulary at an early age  maximise professional development opportunities to help improve teaching skills to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly discussed the intentions and learning outcomes of this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including policies, training certificates and children's learning records.  The inspector took into account the views and opinions of parents expressed through recently completed written testimonials.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises.  The inspector observed the daily routines and children's activities both indoors and outside. She interacted with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about the possible indicators of abuse or neglect. She understands the procedure she must follow in the event that she has concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder ensures she takes all necessary steps to help keep children safe. The premises are secure at all times and she identifies and minimises potential hazards for children. The childminder establishes strong working relationships with parents and takes account of their views. Parents describe their appreciation for the childminder's service. They express gratitude for the efforts she makes to include them in their children's learning. The childminder recognises the benefits of exchanging relevant information with others involved in the shared care and education of children. She works closely with the local pre-school and understands the benefits for children of consistency between settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment where children benefit from a range of good-quality resources and learning experiences. They squeal with delight when they play with bubbles as they wash, dry and dress doll babies. They enjoy physical play opportunities. Children deftly use tools, such as miniature trowels as they construct small walls from replica bricks and sand mixed with water. The childminder supports children as they extend their knowledge of mathematics. They count in sequence with her and take part in discussions about shape, space and measure. For example, they talk about how full their buckets are as they confidently transport sand across the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from nutritious snacks and learn the importance of good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands. They enjoy daily access to the childminder's stimulating and well-organised garden. They use their imagination as they play in the playhouse, use ride-on toys and post letters in a full-size replica postbox. They practise physical skills when they visit the park and play with bats and balls. Children use bicycles designed to support the skills needed to learn to balance. Their emotional well-being is promoted well. The childminder responds to children's subtle cues that they require help or support. She is responsive to their personal care needs and nurturing in her manner.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children clearly enjoy their time spent with the childminder and are confident explorers. They freely express themselves and are eager to investigate and experiment. Children look at toy spiders buried in sawdust using magnifying glasses and race toy cars down a purpose-built shoot. They are affectionate towards each other, follow instructions and are helpful and polite. Children are settled, happy and reassured in the childminder's care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498413 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1041107 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Sturton By Stow in Lincoln. She works Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm, and Friday from 7.30am to 3.30pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at degree level.

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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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