Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2015 9 February 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 Good 2

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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 make good progress in their learning across all areas as a result of the varied range of activities provided by the childminder.  Children demonstrate their confidence in their play and interaction with the childminder. As a result, they develop good communication and language skills.  The childminder fully promotes children's welfare and knows how to protect children from harm. Children are safeguarded well as the childminder has a thorough knowledge of what to do if she has a concern.  Children form strong relationships with the childminder, which means that their individual needs are well met.  The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents and other settings children attend. This supports consistency for children's learning and well-being.  Children develop a secure understanding of the need for a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals and routinely encourages energetic

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend children's experiences of being independent, for example, by allowing them to help prepare the fruit at snack time.

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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

 extend children's experiences of being independent, for example, by allowing them to help prepare the fruit at snack time.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of safeguarding knowledge and took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and the views of parents.  The inspector observed children and the childminder during play activities.  The inspector viewed the rooms used by children.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides an excellent variety of activities to promote children's development across all seven areas of learning. As a result, she prepares children well for their move to school. Children have access to a wide range of toys and resources that help them in their learning. For example, they enjoyed using magnets to test magnetic properties of coins and enthusiastically painted their own salt dough models. The childminder accurately assesses where children are in their learning, and uses this information well when planning for their next steps in development. The childminder engages effectively with parents and involves them in their children's learning, and they regularly share information about children's achievements. Parents make positive contributions to children's assessments, which supports children's learning at home.

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good

The childminder's home environment is happy, safe and welcoming. Children have developed positive relationships with the childminder, who implements effective arrangements to care for them and promote their well-being. She has a thorough understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children and undertakes regular risk assessments to keep her home safe. She effectively implements policies and safe working practices to support children's health, safety and well-being. Children settle well in the childminder's care and show confidence in their understanding of the behaviour that is expected of them. This helps them prepare for their move on to nursery or school. The childminder responds quickly and efficiently to children's individual needs and requirements. Children have plenty of opportunities to be active and engage in physical play, both in the garden and while on outings. They learn to keep safe as they regularly

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good

practise emergency evacuations and road safety routines.

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provision is good

Children are challenged, motivated and achieving well in their learning as a result of the careful planning and delivery of a range of activities. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of how children learn and is aware of a range of learning styles. The childminder works well with parents and informs them about her policies and procedures. She regularly shares relevant information with other early years settings about children's achievements and progress. This ensures that everyone effectively supports and meets children's care and learning needs. The childminder is reflective in her practice. She attends training and undertakes research to strengthen her knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. This allows the childminder to constantly improve her setting and the service she provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375448 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 829429 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Biggin Hill, Kent, with her husband and two children. She minds children all day, Monday to Friday, including school holidays. She also cares for children before and after school.

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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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