Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2015 2 August 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

 Children make good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder and her assistant skilfully ask questions and extend children's thinking, supporting them to develop their vocabularies.  The childminder demonstrates a natural bond with children. She shows a good understanding of each child's individual needs. Children feel secure and safe with the childminder and her assistant. They are caring and promote children's emotional well- being effectively.  Parents speak highly of the childminder and are very happy with the care that she provides. The childminder engages very well with parents. She encourages a two-way flow of communication and makes sure that children benefit from continuity in their care and learning.  The childminder provides a very well-resourced environment for children to play in, both indoors and outside. Children can explore and choose what to play with independently.

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This provision is good

 The childminder and her assistant understand their responsibility to protect children from harm. They are able to identify, record and report on concerns about children's welfare, ensuring that children are kept safe.  The childminder keeps her records and documentation in a professional and well- organised manner. She makes sure that children's care and well-being are promoted effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities for children to learn about what contributes towards a healthy diet.

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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

 support children more effectively to learn about healthy eating.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder, members of her household and her assistant.  The inspector took account of the views of parents that were expressed in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of the legal requirements. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder undertakes appropriate management of her assistant, in order to ensure that she is suitable for the role. The childminder has established good links with other settings that children attend, ensuring continuity in children's learning experiences. Since her last inspection, the childminder has developed effective self-evaluation arrangements. She gathers the views of parents and uses the information to make improvements to her provision. She continually improves the learning experiences and opportunities she provides for children. The childminder and her assistant have undertaken relevant training as part of their continuous professional development. They use online courses and discussions with other childminders to keep up to date with new initiatives and to improve their teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder and her qualified assistant have a good understanding of how children learn. They use this knowledge to effectively plan a wide variety of activities that meet children's needs and interests. The childminder and her assistant interact enthusiastically with children as they play. Children's imaginations are sparked when the assistant introduces a narrative into their play and they pretend to extinguish an imaginary fire. The childminder encourages children to learn about technology. She provides them with electronic, push-button toys. They enjoy using them to learn about cause and effect. The childminder regularly takes the children to groups in the local area. They are developing their understanding of the wider community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents comment positively on the childminder's settling-in arrangements. They state their children have been, 'Welcomed with open arms into a very happy home from home'. The childminder provides children with daily opportunities to play outdoors, promoting their physical well-being. The childminder uses age-appropriate strategies to manage unwanted behaviour. Children understand what is expected of them and learn to play harmoniously. They are developing the skills needed for when they move on to school. The childminder teaches children good personal hygiene routines that help to maintain their good health, such as washing their hands before eating. However, less emphasis is given to helping children learn about what contributes towards a healthy diet. For example, the childminder does not encourage children to make healthy choices from their lunchboxes before eating treats.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has a clear understanding of the progress individual children make in their learning and development. All children are making good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder is highly focused on supporting children to acquire personal, social and emotional skills. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420656 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 852131 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Lincoln. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant who 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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