Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2015 16 June 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 qualified childminder has a very good knowledge of how children learn and her teaching is consistently good. She accurately assesses children's progress and effectively plans for the next steps in their learning. Children are acquiring the necessary skills for their move on to the next stage of their education.  The childminder has good links with parents and regularly shares assessments of their children's progress with them. She also encourages parents to share details of their children's learning at home. This two-way flow of information ensures there is continuity of learning between home and the setting.  Children's emotional well-being is well supported; they clearly enjoy their time with the childminder and are confident and self-assured. Children form close relationships with the childminder, who is cheerful and full of life. They enjoy having cuddles and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is a good role model and gives children clear guidelines as to her expectations. Children are respectful, use good manners and behave well.  The childminder has very good links with the other settings that children attend. She regularly shares information about children's learning and care needs. Their learning experiences with the childminder complement and build on the progress that takes place elsewhere.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder is too enthusiastic and takes over children's craft creations. 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

 enable children to follow their own thoughts and ideas more consistently during craft activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used by the children.  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 and members of her household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to meet statutory requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder makes good use of training opportunities, seeking out information that helps her to continually enhance and update her knowledge and teaching practice. The childminder completes self-evaluation. She uses the views of parents and children to further develop her service and identify areas for improvement. Parents say the childminder is, 'a caring and compassionate lady, who always puts the child first and treats them as individuals'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively monitors the delivery of the educational programmes to ensure children benefit from experiences in all areas of learning. She uses a range of resources to engage and excite children in their learning. The childminder models good use of language and interacts with children effectively to promote their understanding and speaking skills. She asks questions to prompt their thinking and to encourage them to express their thoughts. Children eagerly explore the discovery basket that the childminder provides. They ask questions about the natural objects and pretend the kaleidoscope is a telescope for a pirate. Children develop good literacy skills. They enjoy looking at books and anticipate the next part of the story. The childminder supports children's active imaginations well through providing resources for them to develop their role play. Children put on hard hats and try out a selection of tools, pretending to be builders. Children learn

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children become familiar with the childminder's home and routines during a gradual settling-in process. They are happy and settle quickly. Children confidently choose items of interest and become independent learners. They are supported to develop healthy lifestyles. The childminder supplies nutritious snacks for children and encourages parents to provide healthy packed lunches. Children are encouraged to wash their hands before mealtimes and after toileting. Children have plenty of opportunities to get fresh air and to practise their physical skills. They go for walks in the local area, play in the garden or visit the park. Children demonstrate a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, when using scissors, they comment that they need to be, 'very extra careful'. Children learn about what makes them similar and different to others, exploring each other's religious beliefs and traditions.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder supports children effectively so that they all make good progress from their starting points. This includes children who speak English as an additional language and those who receive funding for early education. They are well prepared for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413700 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 851430 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Grantham, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She also supports children who speak English as an additional language. 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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