Bowring, Deborah

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2015 9 May 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder provides children with highly stimulating activities and experiences. These are precisely related to the children's current interests and their next steps in learning.  Children are highly enthusiastic and become deeply involved in all the activities the childminder provides. The childminder sensitively joins in their play to promote their already excellent imaginative skills and help them to think, 'What else is possible?'  The childminder uses the outdoor learning environment extremely well. Children are given time to play, explore, and direct their own learning in the natural world around them. Children show care and concern for the childminder's pets and the environment in which they live.  The childminder is a wonderful role model. She encourages lots of sharing, turn taking, and decision making. Children behave exceptionally well and know what is expected of

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This provision is outstanding

them. They are very self-assured.  The childminder respects, values and encourages all parents and their families to participate fully in their children's learning. This significantly enhances children's learning and development. The childminder creates a warm, nurturing, and caring environment where children demonstrate they feel safe and secure.  The childminder is special educational needs and disability trained. She has established successful relationships with other childcare professionals and agencies. This helps her to provide children with any additional support they may need.  The highly qualified, exceptionally well-trained, and experienced childminder pursues excellence in everything she does. She continually reflects on her practice. She makes any required changes and undertakes further training to promote children's individual care and learning to the highest level.

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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

 continue to enhance her already excellent professional development in order to maintain and improve children's achievements at the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home used by the children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the childminder's assessments of children and her planning documentation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and interacted with the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members. She checked the childminder's qualifications, policies, and procedures and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form and personal development plans.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection and spoke with the Billinghay Children's Centre leader. The inspector also took account of parents' written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places high priority on keeping her knowledge of child protection up to date. She fully understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder meticulously implements all the statutory requirements through highly effective practices. She is committed to helping all children reach their highest levels of achievement. For example, she is currently attending recognised Forest School training to help her to provide further experiences to enhance children's learning. The childminder provides skills coaching, on behalf of the local authority, for newly registered childminders. She is a proactive member of the local childminding network and provides creche services for the children's centres in Lincolnshire as required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn and develop. She supports this through precise assessments of children's achievements. Information is gathered from all those involved in the children's care and learning, such as, the children themselves, parents, and other settings children attend. The childminder uses this information exceedingly well and jointly plans additional activities that help to narrow any gaps in the children's learning. Children's communication skills are exceptionally well supported. The childminder skilfully interacts with children as they play and uses a variety of methods to promote and enhance their speaking skills. Children freely express themselves through singing and playing musical instruments, such as guitars and pianos. Children learn about space, shape and measure as they work out if the shoes they try on are too big or too small.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder gets to know the children and their families extremely well before they start in her care. This helps children to settle seamlessly into the childminder's care and enables her to plan activities that support their individual needs from the outset. The purpose built playroom is equipped with highly stimulating toys and activities which children eagerly explore. Older children listen intently to the childminder and demonstrate confidence in their own abilities. For example, they eagerly help their younger friends find a toy they wish to play with. Children demonstrate excellent physical skills for their age. When playing games they accurately throw and catch a ball. The childminder provides a wealth of innovative experiences that help children develop an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. The childminder works extremely closely with parents to ensure children's dietary and medical needs are consistently met.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children, including those who receive funding, make substantial progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. Sharp focus is placed on helping children develop the skills that prepare them extremely well for their next stages in learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343472 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 849342 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Ruskington, Lincolnshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, during term time only. The childminder holds a First Class BA (Honours) Degree in Childhood and Youth Studies. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder provides overnight care when required. The philosophy of care and education is based on the Reggio Emilia and Forest School methods of teaching.

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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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