Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 2015 18 October 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The experienced and well-qualified childminder provides a good range of stimulating activities across all areas of learning. Children are enthusiastic and motivated and they concentrate for extended periods of time. The development of these positive attitudes is good preparation for future learning at pre-school and school.  The childminder plans appropriate support for children's emotional well-being. She provides opportunities for children to go on outings and to attend play sessions within the community. This helps children to develop confidence in different situations.  The childminder effectively promotes children's safety. She regularly refreshes her safeguarding training so that she is up to date with the signs and indicators of abuse and the procedures to follow. She thoroughly risk assesses the environment to minimise risks and hazards.  The childminder has created a bright and colourful playroom which motivates children

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This provision is good

to play and to develop independence.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder effectively engages parents to contribute information about their children's learning at home so that she can support them to make the best possible progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder is too enthusiastic and takes over children's play. This limits children's ability to develop their own ideas and share what they know and can do.

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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

 develop more of a balance of child- and adult-led play during activities to enable children to follow their own plans and ideas more consistently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the playroom and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as, children's records, policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed the premises for safety and security.  The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has completed a childcare qualification since her last inspection and completes regular training to update her knowledge and skills. Therefore, children benefit from an interesting range of activities, which ensures they make good progress in their learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and the childminder is fully up to date with recent legislation. The childminder constantly evaluates the quality of her provision. She drives improvement quickly and effectively to ensure the best outcomes for children. The childminder works well with parents and other professionals to make sure children's needs are always met.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's development. She is competent at promoting the skills that children need in order to become effective learners. The childminder encourages children to play and explore by providing uninterrupted time with interesting activities and resources. However, during some activities there are times when the childminder dominates the play. This limits children's ability to lead aspects of their own play and follow their own plans and ideas. Children explore many different textures as they pour and scoop a range of resources with diggers and trucks. Other aspects of learning are woven in skilfully by the childminder, such as colour recognition and counting. Children's language development is promoted well through the constant questioning and discussions about their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder discusses all aspects of children's development with parents when children first attend. She knows children extremely well as she spends her time directly playing and caring for children. This ensures that children's emotional development is fostered well. The childminder takes children to local groups. Therefore, they experience a wide range of social opportunities and learn about the world around them. The childminder uses positive methods to encourage children to share and take turns with the toys and praises them when they do so. This supports children to learn important social skills. The children are aware of keeping safe and tidy away resources after play. Snacks are nutritious and the children get regular exercise and fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder carries out frequent observations of children's achievements and has good records of their progress. She uses this information to monitor children's stage of development and to plan accurately for their next steps in learning. Therefore, all children are making good progress and are working within the range of development typical for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419147 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 851977 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Kirton, Boston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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