Childminder EY222460

Inspection date 24 April 2019 Previous inspection date 15 September 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children have access to ample resources. They make independent choices and lead their own play. They enjoy a range of activities that provide challenge and meet their learning needs. Children are eager and motivated to learn. n Children play in a safe and secure environment. They learn about their own safety. For example, they get onto a chair carefully and signal for help when they need support to get down. n The childminder supports and extends children's communication and language development well. She initiates meaningful conversations with children, introducing new words and language. n Children form close relationships with the childminder. They enjoy meeting other children and familiar adults at local amenities. This helps children to develop good social skills. n The childminder uses her strong knowledge of how children learn to provide a stimulating environment. She knows the children very well and is able to take account

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This provision is good

of their individual needs. n The childminder sets clear boundaries for behaviour. Children show high levels of confidence and have a good understanding of what is right and wrong. n The childminder has developed strong links with parents. She keeps them updated about their child's day. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care she provides. However, opportunities to keep all parents more informed about their children's next steps in learning and how they could support these at home have not been fully considered.

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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

n find ways to share information more regularly with parents and carers about the next steps in their children's development, to enable them to support and extend children's learning further at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk from harm. She understands the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. The childminder conducts effective risk assessments on all areas of her home. She takes appropriate action to ensure children remain safe. The childminder keeps herself updated with current early years practice. For instance, she attends training and liaises with other childminders regularly. She uses new knowledge and skills gained to enhance children's learning. The childminder uses information from her observations of the children and feedback from parents. This helps her to make plans for the continuous improvement of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes initial assessments of children's learning in partnership with parents. This helps her to plan for children's progress from the start of their attendance. The childminder observes children to highlight their abilities and records their 'wow' moments. This supports children to progress well in their all-round learning and development. The childminder knows the children's individual interests well. She plans activities and experiences to support these interests. For example, children show great delight in finding hidden pom-poms and exploring them in detail. Children's communication skills are well supported. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing and is skilled at asking them questions about their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder interacts warmly with children. They form strong relationships with her. Children are extremely happy and settled in the childminder's care. Children benefit from time spent outside in the fresh air. They visit parks and access soft-play equipment. Children have many opportunities to be active. The childminder has developed strong partnerships with other professionals. This enables children to socialise and interact with a number of other children on a regular basis. Children learn about different cultures and the world around them. For example, they often go out for dinner and interact with people from the local community. The childminder builds children's confidence and self- esteem by praising their efforts and achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and show great interest in activities. They make good progress from their starting points. Children develop key skills ready for when they start school. They confidently move around the setting and independently select their own toys and activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY222460 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10064641 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 15 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Kirton, Boston. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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