Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 February 2015 26 May 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children's personal, social and emotional development is fostered very well. Children are extremely confident in the childminder's care. Their self-esteem is boosted constantly as the childminder showers them with praise and affection.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents and carers. This commitment to partnership working has a very positive impact on children's care and learning experiences.  Children make good progress in their learning because the childminder is a good teacher who understands child development. She plans and provides a wide range of activities for children based on their individual interests. This makes learning fun and meaningful.  The childminder works efficiently with her co-childminder. They form a strong team and complement each other perfectly.  Children are cared for in a safe and clean home. The childminder keeps children safe by supervising them closely at all times.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes focusses too much on assessing children's progress in the specific areas of learning. This means that children do not always have the opportunity to consolidate their learning in the prime areas before moving on.  There is scope to enhance the way that the quality of the childminder's teaching is monitored and developed, even further.

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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

 focus more precisely on assessing children's progress in the prime areas of learning to cement the foundations of children's learning even more  strengthen the monitoring of teaching practice further, for example, by using the opportunity that working with a co-childminder provides, to observe each other's practice on a regular basis to improve the good quality of teaching further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the co-childminder's kitchen/dining room and playroom.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, co-childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of records including children's details, learning information, written policies and a selection of other documents.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents expressed in written documentation.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder is a good teacher who provides activities based on her knowledge and understanding of each child's level of development. Children's communication and language is supported well as they enjoy a creative, messy activity with play dough, where they have lots of opportunities to speak. The childminder engages with children's play, asking them questions to get them thinking and solving problems. She also knows when to allow the children to play and explore independently without her interaction. Children learn about mathematics as they explore shapes and colours with the childminder. They print their initials in the play dough, which supports their early literacy development. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's development. However, she does have a tendency to focus on the specific areas of learning, for example, understanding the world, when planning for

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who attend. This is good

children's next steps in learning. This does not ensure that children have many opportunities to consolidate their learning in the prime areas so that they have the very best foundation upon which to base their future learning.

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outstanding

Children's well-being is given the highest priority by the childminder. They are cared for in an extremely warm and welcoming, family home where everyone is valued and respected. Children learn to care for each other, share and take turns. They look up to the childminder who is an excellent role model to them as she encourages manners and kindness at all times. Children get great comfort from the cuddles and warmth the childminder offers them. They are extremely confident in the childminder's care and move around the home independently, making choices in their play. Children learn to manage their own personal hygiene as they wash their hands with the childminder. They know they do this to get rid of germs and keep healthy. Children enjoy healthy foods and are learning about the benefits of a healthy diet. They are extremely well prepared emotionally for moving on to pre-school and school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has made very good progress since her last inspection, addressing all of the areas for improvement raised. The childminder effectively reflects on her practice by continuously asking children, parents and her co-childminder for their feedback. This allows her to make ongoing improvements to the quality of care and learning she provides. The childminder and her co-childminder work very well together. However, there is room to extend this further, for example, to observe and critically appraise each other's practice to improve the quality of teaching further. The childminder has established effective partnerships with the local school and nursery, this maintains continuity for children's care and learning. She values the advice and support she receives from her local authority advisor and uses this partnership to enhance her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392537 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 870876 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and works from the home of her co-childminder in Grimoldby, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 9am to 5pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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