Childminder EY498584

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 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 childminder is hardworking and she recognises the value of continuing her professional development. She is currently working towards a level 3 childcare qualification. This is helping her to enhance her awareness of how best to support children in their learning and to widen the experiences she provides for them.  The childminder observes children's skills and abilities to identify the next steps in their learning. She uses her assessments of children's learning and development to help identify any gaps in their progress.  The childminder is extremely gentle, caring and friendly. Children clearly feel comfortable, safe and secure in her care. They run out of nursery and school to greet her with a big smile. Children establish close emotional attachments with the childminder.  Children have daily opportunities to get fresh air. They practise physical skills when they visit the nearby park, go for walks and play in the childminder's garden.

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This provision is good

 The childminder develops good relationships with the parents. She keeps them informed about their children's progress through ongoing discussions and written information. This helps to promote continuity of learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not fully consider the differing abilities and ages of children involved in the same activity to challenge children even further and enhance their learning experiences.

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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

 reshape activities even more to challenge the learning of children of different ages and abilities when they take part in activities together.

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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 several 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 spoke to a parent and took account of their view.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify signs that would give her cause for concern about a child's welfare. She knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities to help promote children's safety and welfare. The childminder is mindful of wider safeguarding issues. She is aware of the risk of children being exposed to extreme views and ideas. The childminder completes extremely thorough risk assessments in the setting. This contributes very well to children's safety and welfare. The childminder works in close partnership with other settings who share the care and learning of children. She exchanges pertinent information and recognises the benefits of consistency and a shared approach to learning. The childminder is reflective about her practice. She acknowledges what she does well and identifies areas that might need improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children to develop their communication and speaking skills well. She models words and sentences sensitively so that the children can repeat them. The childminder makes good use of children's interests to enthuse and excite them to join in with group activities. She regularly asks the children what they would like to do. This helps to support their involvement and encourage high levels of concentration. For example, children thoroughly enjoy digging into rocks to find 'gems'. The childminder weaves in opportunities to support children's mathematical development. Children count how many 'gems' they have found and calculate how many are left to find.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have settling-in sessions when they first start to help the childminder to get to know children and parents. Children behave well and are polite, using good manners towards each other without prompting. They learn to take turns and share equipment. The childminder promotes children's independence well. She encourages them to get their outdoor coats on ready to leave for school in the morning. Children have superb opportunities to learn about the community in which they live. They go for walks in the local woods, visit the cinema and explore local houses and gardens of historic interest. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyle choices. She offers fruit for snacks and ensures that children have washed their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in all areas of learning. Older children are confident and articulate communicators. They confidently voice their thoughts and engage visitors in interesting conversations. Children show good progress in writing skills. They draw animals and attempt to write the animals names. Children make friends of all ages and develop their social skills during group activities. They noticeably enjoy their time spent with the childminder and they are busy 'players and explorers'. Children learn useful skills that help them towards being well prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498584 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1041959 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 Cranwell. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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