Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2015 18 April 2012

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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

 The childminder provides a good range of resources that motivate children. She plans activities following children's current interests. Consequently, children make good progress in their learning and development.  Younger children settle quickly and form good relationships with the childminder. This is as a result of the childminder's caring and welcoming approach to them. As a result, children's emotional well-being is supported.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She attends regular training to update her skills and knowledge. Therefore, she knows what action she would take if she had any concerns about a child in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather a great deal of information from parents to support her in planning activities to extend children's learning from the very beginning.  The childminder does not always provide opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills, including when they are playing outdoors.

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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

 gather more information from parents when their children first start to gain the fullest possible understanding of their learning and care needs  provide greater opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children, at appropriate times, during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities in the indoors and outside areas.  The inspector took into account the views of parents, provided in writing.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant, a selection of children's records, safeguarding policies and discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector toured the parts of the childminder's home that are used by the children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides children with a bright, welcoming environment. Children are able to choose independently from the variety of toys and resources that the childminder provides. Children are therefore engaged and motivated in their play choices. The childminder helps younger children to develop their physical skills in the garden. For example, children enjoy blowing bubbles and chasing them so that they can pop them. The childminder uses this opportunity to extend children's mathematical knowledge as she counts the bubbles the children pop. The childminder teaches children's communication and language skills well. For example, when children were engaged in the home role play, she talked about each of the foods that they chose from the box so that they learned new words. The childminder helps children to remain engaged in activities by encouraging them to attempt tasks independently. Therefore, children develop confidence in their

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who attend. This is good

abilities and are willing to explore and develop critical thinking ideas in their play. Consequently, children make good progress in their learning and development.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. The childminder uses good care practices with children; they enjoy cuddles, praise and encouragement which develop their good self-confidence. The childminder provides children with healthy meals and snacks. She teaches them about good routines to promote their health, such as washing their hands before they eat. Children benefit from regular trips in the local community, they attend toddler groups, and go to the park to meet other friends and develop their social skills and confidence. Therefore, children are prepared for their next stage in learning such as their move to pre-school or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She uses her frequent observations and assessments of children to plan for their learning and development. She regularly shares children's achievements with parents and, as a result, children's learning is supported at home. She is committed to providing children with a good quality environment. She has recently undertaken training which has extended her knowledge about individual children's learning styles. Consequently, she has begun to review the types of activities she provides children, encompassing the children's individual styles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435581 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 824090 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011, and lives in Farnborough, Hampshire. The childminder's provision operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. The childminder holds a level 3 early years qualification.

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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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