Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2015 1 March 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

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

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder provides a highly stimulating environment for children, both indoors and outside. She knows how to engage with children in a playful manner and promote learning through demonstration and questioning. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are very eager to join in.  The childminder makes optimum use of the inspirational and stimulating resources to provide rich, varied and imaginative learning experiences. Consequently, children are highly motivated, eager to learn and make exceptional progress towards their next stages in learning.  Accurate observations and assessments are effectively carried out to identify the next steps in children's learning. This helps the childminder to meet all children's individual needs, helping them to make outstanding progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder is highly skilled and sensitive in helping children to form secure

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This provision is outstanding

emotional attachments. She manages their behaviour in a positive and age-appropriate manner. As a result, children behave exceptionally well.  The childminder builds highly positive relationships with parents and keeps them informed and involved in their children's care and learning. A diary is shared, which ensures parents are aware of how young children's care needs are being met.  The childminder continuously evaluates training that she has attended. This helps her to improve her already excellent understanding of how children learn and how to meet their individual needs.

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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 further on the very good progress that children make in developing a secure understanding of the need to show care and concern for the natural environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked through children's assessment records and reviewed a selection of records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household and evidence of the childminder's training.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Detailed assessments of children's progress are extremely accurate and sharply focused on supporting children to make the next steps in their learning. The childminder builds on what children already know, helping them to make outstanding progress. Adult-led activities are fun but are planned to provide meaningful learning. Children explore the sand tray and search for pictures of the seaside. They are invited to find two pictures that match. The childminder encourages older children to count the number of items they have found. As a result, older children develop their understanding of numbers and shapes in readiness for their move to school. Younger children are helped by the childminder as they negotiate the different level surfaces in the garden. She helps them to negotiate steps by showing them how to come down backwards to ensure their safety. The childminder has highly effective strategies to support parents in guiding their children's learning at home.

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outstanding

Children are extremely comfortable and very much at ease in the childminder's care due to her exceptionally kind and caring nature. Children are confident and enthusiastic about exploring the environment and making their own choices in their play. The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to promote children's good health and hygiene. Children develop excellent self-help skills. Older children demonstrate that they understand the need to wash their hands before mealtimes. The childminder provides superb opportunities for them to grow and harvest fruit and vegetables in her garden and to care for chickens. However, the childminder recognises that there is scope to improve still further the opportunities she provides that help children to understand the need to care for the natural environment. Older children show care and consideration for younger children and they enjoy spending time together. They learn to share and take turns, and

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outstanding

help younger children to put on their shoes. Children's social and physical development are very well fostered. Children enjoy their regular opportunities to visit local children's groups and the woods. The garden area offers children more opportunities to develop their physical skills, for example, by using ride-on cars and pushing pushchairs.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder efficiently implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Excellent arrangements for safeguarding children are in place and are supported by effective policies and procedures. The childminder has excellent relationships with other providers, sharing regular information about children's interests and next steps in learning. This collaborative approach means that children have continuity in their learning, which makes them feel safe and emotionally prepared for learning. The childminder is dynamic and very passionate about caring for children. She identifies areas to improve and evaluates and plans continually for improvement. This has a very positive impact on children's well-being and learning. The childminder has supported a toddler group in developing their practice, sharing her expertise and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208997 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 865589 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in North Hykeham. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports a number of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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