Marie Hardy

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 February 2015 17 March 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

 The childminder promotes children's well-being to an extremely high standard. She has extremely close bonds with the children, which fosters their sense of security. Children are very happy in the childminder's care.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder is a good teacher because she takes her lead from the children and adapts activities as she goes. This keeps children interested and motivated to learn.  The childminder works closely with parents and carers for the benefit of the children she minds. She values parents' input highly and involves them in all aspects of her provision.  Children are kept safe because the childminder conducts thorough risk assessments of her home to ensure the environment is free from hazards.  The childminder works efficiently with her co-childminder. They form a strong team and complement each other perfectly.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder asks too many questions. This does not always allow children the chance to think, formulate a response and use their spoken language to respond to her.  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

 encourage children to use their communication and language skills by giving them sufficient time to respond to questions and conversation from adults  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 in order to improve the good quality of teaching further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's kitchen/dining room and playroom and viewed the garden.  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 of all household members and the 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 confident teacher who constantly adapts activities to meet children's needs. For example, they all sit down together to read a story. One child is not interested so the childminder allows them to continue with their chosen activity. When they change their mind she welcomes them to join in. When another child becomes distracted, the childminder keeps them engaged by giving them their own book to hold. This allows the other children to continue enjoying the story. The childminder supports children's communication and language well for the vast majority of the time. However, she sometimes asks too many questions. This does not always allow children the chance to think, formulate a response and use their spoken language to respond to her. Storytime evolves into completing jigsaw puzzles, and the childminder supports children's mathematical development as they

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who attend. This is good

discuss shape and number. The childminder is good at helping children to make links in their learning. For example, they discuss the fire engine puzzle and remember that earlier on they had been dressing up as firefighters.

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outstanding

Children's personal, social and emotional development is extremely well fostered by the childminder. Children are highly confident, independent and happy in her care and this prepares them extremely well for when they start pre-school and school. The childminder prioritises children's health and safety and has thoroughly researched recent changes to food safety legislation. She has revised all of the recipes she uses regularly with children to include details of any allergens in the ingredients. This protects children to a high level and provides parents with detailed information. Children's behaviour is excellent because the childminder is such a good role model. She creates a positive atmosphere where children are showered with praise for their achievements. This is highly successful in boosting children's self-esteem and leaves them with a strong sense of pride.

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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 good progress since her last inspection, addressing all of the areas for improvement raised. Children are protected because the childminder has improved her record keeping greatly, particularly with regard to the administration of medications. The childminder works closely with her co-childminder. Daily meetings between them ensure she continuously reflects on practice and identifies areas for improvement. 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 and this helps to maintain continuity for children's care and learning. She values the advice and support she receives from her local authority adviser and uses this

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY102992 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 872419 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Grimoldby, Lincolnshire. She works with a co-childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She 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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