Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2015 15 March 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

 Children have strong attachments to the childminder and are happy, settled and confident. The childminder is kind and attentive to their individual needs and they thrive in her care.  Partnerships with parents are good and they are fully involved in their children's learning. Written and verbal information is shared with them to encourage and support their children's learning at home. Parents speak very highly of the childminder.  The childminder is keen to develop her service. She continuously monitors all aspects of her practice. The childminder and her assistant attend a lot of training to enhance their knowledge. Her plans for improvement are targeted well and strengthen the provision.  Children are supported to move on to school well. The childminder has well-established links with the local school teachers. Children make good progress and moves between the settings are well organised, in order to aid the next stage in their learning.

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This provision is good

 Children's behaviour is good. They are happy and settled and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. The childminder provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information about children's development is not always used to best effect in focusing on how to raise their achievements to outstanding levels.  Children, when playing downstairs, do not have sufficient opportunities to make their own independent choices about what they want to play with.

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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 ways in which children's progress is monitored and plan their next steps in learning more precisely so that they are helped to achieve at the highest levels  improve opportunities for children to select and use activities and resources independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years and checked the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to during the inspection and from written references for the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs of abuse or neglect. She completes risk assessments and gains appropriate permissions from parents to ensure children's safety at all times. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she needs to report a concern about a child's welfare. The qualified childminder and her assistant attend training courses, in order to further enhance their skills and the quality of their teaching for children. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and listens to the views of parents and children. She knows what is working well and where improvements can be made. The childminder has good policies, procedures and supporting documentation in place that underpin the efficient management of her setting. She is well organised and works hard to maintain professional standards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder guides and extends children's learning skilfully as they play. She understands the children's needs well and places a strong focus on developing their language skills. The childminder demonstrates how to speak clearly as children play and engages them in conversations. Children's mathematical development and literacy skills are effectively supported. They are encouraged to count and make marks within their play. Children enjoy the sensory play with the home-made dough. They improve their small-muscle skills as they mould the dough. Children switch on and off the interactive light toys when they play in the darkened den, squealing with delight and excitement. Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder gains initial information from parents on entry to inform children's starting points. She regularly observes children and identifies their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children begin to value, respect and learn about others and find out about people who help us. They use a variety of resources which reflect diversity and acknowledge cultural differences. Children listen carefully and willingly follow instructions. The childminder prepares children well for their moves on to nursery or school. This means that they extend their social skills and build on their personal and emotional development. The childminder supports children's physical health well. She ensures all meals provided adhere to their individual dietary requirements. The childminder is a good role model for children. She fosters their emotional well-being effectively as they settle into her setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning from their individual starting points. They are successfully building on what they know and can do. The childminder makes sure children have a good grounding in the basic skills of communication and independence before moving them on to more complex ideas. This prepares them well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362474 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 857667 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 15 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Blyton, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides overnight care. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-year-old children. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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