Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 October 2015 22 May 2012

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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

 Strong partnerships with parents are valued by the childminder. She keeps them fully informed of children's progress and is keen to promote children's home learning whenever she can. Parents recognise her high level of skill and readily acknowledge the positive impact she has had on children's development.  The childminder welcomes children into a warm, homely environment where they find plenty of toys and activities to interest them. Much to their delight, young children have plenty of space to practise their crawling and toddling skills which means they are soon able to explore and investigate independently.  The childminder understands how she can promote children's learning by playing alongside them. Children quickly learn by watching, listening and trying things for themselves which contributes to their good level of development across all areas of learning.  The childminder makes good use of her observations and accurate assessments to

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This provision is good

track and monitor children's progress. Next steps in children's learning are well planned and promote children's learning effectively.  Young children are secure, confident and happy in the care of the childminder. They enjoy the close contact with her as they play together and thrive on the individual attention and plenty of cuddles they receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The partnership with other provisions that children attend does not always extend to sharing information about children's learning needs. This means that opportunities to enhance children's learning in a coordinated manner are sometimes missed.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with all early years settings that children attend and promote a two-way flow of information, so that children's learning needs are coordinated effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector read letters from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is knowledgeable and takes her responsibilities for children's learning and well-being seriously. She reflects on her practice regularly and works hard to provide children with opportunities to enhance their all-round development successfully. She has strong links with other childminders in the area and this professional contact also helps her to evaluate her practice and provision. She attends training courses when possible and makes good use of the internet to stay up to date with childcare initiatives and research. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to identify and report concerns and has a range of policies to support her in her work. She ensures family members understand her responsibilities and they too are equally aware of how to keep children safe. Children's progress is carefully documented and this helps to identify if children require further intervention, in order to ensure that they make the good level of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The standard of teaching is good. The childminder plays alongside children, supporting and encouraging them as they explore. Her skilled interventions promote children's communication skills effectively and mean children are beginning to try pronouncing new words and are swiftly becoming confident in their own attempts at communicating. The childminder reads to children frequently and even the youngest are determined to turn the pages of books and listen carefully to the story. These early opportunities contribute well to children's enjoyment of learning and prepare them effectively for their eventual moves on to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good settling-in procedures according to each child's individual needs. Parents contribute what they know about their child and this means the childminder is knowledgeable about individuals from the start. Children behave extremely well. They know how to share toys and enjoy each other's company. The childminder makes good use of activities, such as toddler groups and local music sessions. This extends children's experiences even more and helps them to become accustomed to different environments and meeting new friends. Children's good health is well promoted by lots of fresh air and exercise. The childminder promotes healthy eating to parents, which helps establish good habits for even the youngest children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in the care of the childminder. Her diligence to her role means children are encouraged to become active and independent learners. Their experiences and the support they receive effectively help them develop the skills needed for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440815 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 854087 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Bourne, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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