Childminder EY386742

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2018 22 January 2015

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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 accurately plans for children's next steps, taking into account what the children already know and what they are interested in. This means that children benefit from stimulating activities which engage and extend their learning.  Overall, the childminder strives to improve the quality of her provision. She changes the layout and structure to develop the service she provides.  The childminder promotes children's knowledge of the local community. She takes them for walks to a local wood and sets up activities, such as bear 'hunting'. She attends local activities, such as story time at the library.  The childminder has created a warm and friendly environment where children feel safe and secure. The childminder uses effective positive praise and reassurance. Children enjoy playing with each other, sharing and taking turns.  The childminder is working closely with other agencies to improve transitions into

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to encourage children to think for themselves and sharpen their problem solving skills.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to gain the views of parents which would inform continual improvement.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to develop excellent thinking and problem-solving skills  actively seek and evaluate the views of parents to inform and drive continual improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector conducted a tour of the premises.  The inspector completed a joint observation of a learning activity and discussed this with the childminder afterwards.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records.  The inspector took account of parents' views through talking to them and the written feedback provided.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the childminding premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She has attended appropriate child protection training to develop her knowledge further. The childminder knows to work with other professionals if required to help keep children safe. The childminder shares her safeguarding policies with parents and fully trains her assistant to ensure that everyone knows how to keep children safe. The premises are very secure so that children cannot leave unattended. Systems are in place to ensure that children only leave with authorised adults. The childminder effectively risk assesses the environment and when on trips. She has recently changed the layout of the premises, enhancing learning opportunities for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She spends time getting to know children's interests and uses these to plan for their next steps. This means that children are enthusiastic in their learning. Children spend time filling and emptying pretty teapots and cups, after showing an interest in pouring water. The childminder's assistant introduces mathematical concepts into children's play, for example introducing words, such as 'empty' and 'full'. Children gain increasing independence through many planned and routine experiences. The childminder uses language appropriate for each child's development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from the childminders positive interactions. Settling in procedures are effective, both children and parents feel confident with the childminders care. Children settle quickly and are happy to see their friends. There is a wide range of resources offered, which children are keen to explore. Children are able to access outdoors all day. The outdoor area is well planned. Children excitedly spray water onto the dry concrete. Recent developments mean that children can enjoy outdoors all year round. Children have a wide range of resources to choose from. They experience taking risks when they climb the stairs to the tree house or use the slide. Children are confident and demonstrate that they feel safe and emotionally secure. They develop positive relationships with the childminder and the assistant, both of whom are sensitive to children's needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development, in relation to their starting points. They develop skills which will help them with their move on to school, such as recognising their names on their placemats. They are busy in their play for long periods of time. Children learn to share and take turns. They are eager to explore and enjoy their time playing outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386742 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1093684 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. The childminder's partner works with her as an assistant. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She 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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