Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 2015 Not applicable

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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 has good relationships with the children. Children are happy and settled, which helps promote their confidence and self-esteem well.  The childminder keeps completely up to date with regular training and professional partnerships that develop her safeguarding and teaching knowledge. For example, she has improved her knowledge of how to promote the development of babies.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles effectively. This promotes their good health. The childminder provides an excellent range of healthy snacks and meals.  The childminder plans regular outdoor activities particularly well and enables children to develop across all areas of learning effectively. Children enjoy plentiful fresh air and exercise which strongly supports their well-being.  The childminder rigorously ensures the safety of children in her care. She assesses risks and deals with them. The childminder looks after children well.

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This provision is good

 Assessment of children's progress is precise. The childminder shares this information with parents and uses it to provide suitable and engaging activities for children that help them to keep moving forward in all areas of their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always build on children's learning about each other and other people and the wider community to extend children's understanding about diversity.

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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

 provide children with every opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of how people and children differ from one another.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the childminder's premises and accompanied her on an outing to the local park during the inspection.  The inspector observed the children and their interactions with the childminder during their activities and routines.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation including children's records, some policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector considered parents' views through their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder thoroughly reviews her setting regularly, checks children's progress and sets targets to ensure continuous improvement. Strong relationships with the parents help to support children well. For example, the childminder works effectively with parents to help children to find positive ways to behave and to express their feelings. The childminder has a very clear understanding of the requirements and implements these well. She knows what to do if she has any concerns with a child's welfare. The childminder effectively implements her policies and procedures to support her practice. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good knowledge of how children learn and uses it well. She provides a wide range of interesting opportunities that cover all areas of learning. For example, children enjoy regular outdoor experiences. They take part in activities such as nature trails and treasure hunts that help them develop their interests. The childminder helps children gain good communication and social skills. She regularly includes opportunities for developing early literacy and mathematics skills during activities, and she helps children be ready for the next stages in their learning. The childminder encourages parents to share in children's learning. Parents appreciate the detailed information that the childminder provides which promotes consistency for the children and helps them to learn and develop well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well with the childminder and she develops close relationships with them. This means children are confident to talk and express their wishes, so their needs are met well. Children have many opportunities to engage in physical play. They particularly enjoy exploring in the local nature park. Children develop their physical skills well and enjoy the natural world. The childminder communicates well with all parents using various ways to do so. These help the childminder to build strong parent partnerships that support children's progress thoroughly. The childminder is a positive role model for children and encourages them to behave appropriately. Children behave very well and use good manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They gain a good level of personal skills, for example, they learn to wash their hands independently. Children learn how to count and understand that letters join together to form words. Children gain useful skills ready for school or the move to nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443984 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 884514 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. She operates flexible hours and is open all year round except for 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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Telephone number

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