Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 July 2015 21 October 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

 The childminder accurately assesses children's development and skilfully plans activities that motivate and challenge them. As a result, all children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder speaks slowly and clearly, so that younger children can hear and repeat words. She asks older children questions that make them think. Consequently, children are eager to talk and are confident communicators.  The childminder collects information from parents about what their children can do when they first start to attend. She keeps parents well informed about what their children are learning with her. This good partnership provides a strong base for children to learn and develop.  The childminder provides a very good environment for the children. The outdoor environment is particularly inspiring, with resources that invite children to develop and test their physical skills and curiosity.

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This provision is good

 Children have developed a strong emotional bond with the childminder. She is calm and gives consistent messages. As a result, children demonstrate that they feel safe in her care.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She diligently implements her procedures to protect children from harm. This effectively promotes children's well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share relevant information with other early years settings that children attend.  The childminder does not always consider training opportunities to complement and extend her good knowledge of how children learn and develop.

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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

 build on opportunities for engaging with other providers to more actively support children's learning  extend knowledge of how children learn by identifying a broader range of training opportunities that are targeted on specific aspects of children's learning and development, to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children in the indoor and outdoor environment.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector accompanied the childminder on the school run.  The inspector looked at the childminder's policies and procedures and documentation relating to children's development.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents and read written comments from other parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's teaching is good. She shares regular information with parents from the start and discusses any new learning that is emerging. This two-way flow of information means that she has a clear understanding of children's individual learning needs. She uses this to plan exciting and challenging activities. For example, children interested in exploring colours are invited to make patterns using double-sided plastic and tissue paper. They marvel at why they do not need glue and enthusiastically create patterns on one side and then fold it over. Children rush eagerly to the window and hold their finished creations up to the light. They talk about light and dark shades and the shapes they have made by putting one shape on top of another. Younger children have resources that motivate and extend their interest in emptying and filling containers. They use nets and scoops to catch fish in the water. They are challenged by a sieve that will not hold water. The childminder

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who attend. This is good

watches the children and supports their explorations with good questions that make them think. She skilfully promotes all areas of learning. Consequently, children are making good progress and are well prepared for future learning.

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good

Children are very settled with the childminder. She organises the environment, so that children can be independent, which has developed their self-esteem and confidence. Children move seamlessly between the indoors and outdoors and enjoy both. A trampoline has been dug into the garden, so that only the bouncy surface shows. This means that even the youngest children can be physically active on this. Children have been taught how to keep themselves safe on the equipment. They also know how to keep safe on the way to school, pressing the button and explaining why they have to wait for the green man. Healthy snacks are provided and children help themselves to water from a water dispenser.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She monitors children's progress and is aware of the importance of identifying any delay in their development. However, the childminder misses some opportunities to work in partnership to support children's learning when they attend other settings. The childminder's level 3 childcare qualification supports her consistently good teaching. She reflects on her practice and develops her knowledge and skills through online websites and by sharing good practice with other childminders. The childminder has identified that her practice would benefit from training to complement and extend her knowledge of how children learn and develop. However, she has not yet identified ways to further develop her skills and to improve her teaching to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391827 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 859393 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Manby, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare 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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