Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 October 2015 22 March 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 childminder's quality of teaching is good. She has a good understanding of the children in her care and how they learn. She plans and provides a broad range of activities and resources which support their ongoing development. This ensures all children make good progress.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. The childminder uses a range of questioning techniques to extend and develop children's speech.  Children's behaviour is good. This is because the childminder provides clear and consistent boundaries for all children.  Children are very well settled in the childminder's care. The childminder is calm and consistent which help children to feel at ease.  The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues. This helps to keep children safe and protect them from harm.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly shares children's learning and assessments to help complement their learning process.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with some providers that children attend are not yet well established. This means information about children's learning is not always shared effectively to ensure a consistent approach by all settings that children attend.

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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 further the systems for sharing information with the other providers that children attend to fully complement the learning process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities 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 her suitability and qualifications, and spoke to the childminder when appropriate.  The inspector took into account written feedback from parents seen on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes regular written risk assessments and fire drills to help keep children safe. Written policies and procedures are robust. The childminder attends a variety of mandatory and additional training. This ensures that she is up to date with all current legislation and requirements. The childminder effectively develops the service she offers. She takes on board the views of children and parents who use her service. Previous recommendations have been met and self-evaluation identifies areas for improvement. Close links with other childminders help her to further develop her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are engaged and motivated in their learning. They excitedly explore the leaves they find on their walks to and from school, and use these to draw their pictures. The childminder encourages children to make good progress in their early literacy skills. She encourages them to recognise that print carries meaning and they have ready access to a range of mark-making materials. The childminder helps children develop a range of skills needed for their next stage of learning. The childminder provides good levels of support to help children learn to take turns and to value and respect the opinions of others. Regular trips into the local community help children to learn about themselves and others, and deepen their understanding of the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional and care needs are very well met. The childminder gathers information regarding children's care needs on entry. She completes daily diaries for children under two years to provide parents with detailed information about their child's day. The childminder provides a broad range of activities and resources for children in her care. Children independently access these as they extend their play. Children develop a strong sense of self. The childminder lets them know that their views matter as she skilfully follows their lead and encourages them to develop their play. Children are encouraged to develop healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides nourishing snacks and meals, and children are encouraged to follow good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder gathers children's starting points on entry. She uses this information to assess and plan for individual children's learning. This ensures that all children make good progress. The childminder carefully monitors the progress that children make. This helps to ensure that children are well equipped with the skills needed for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 954403 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 869533 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Heighington, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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