Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2015 23 February 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children progress well in their learning and development due to the good quality teaching provided by the childminder. She provides them with a stimulating and challenging range of activities.  Children have superb relationships with the childminder. They are extremely happy and settled in her care. The childminder effectively prioritises children's independence skills. Children are confident in their own abilities and have high levels of self-esteem.  The childminder meticulously completes thorough and accurate risk assessments. This helps to ensure that the environment is safe and suitable for children and that all resources they come into contact with are fit for purpose.  The childminder works exceptionally well with parents regarding children's care and learning. She regularly shares information about children's progress and the activities that are available to them. As a result, children receive a consistent and continuous

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This provision is good

approach to their learning.  The childminder evaluates her practice well, which enables her to identify areas for improvement and continually drive up the quality of the service she offers.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use effective questioning techniques to encourage children to share their ideas.

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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

 give children more opportunities to share their own ideas and thoughts.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during 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 written policies and evidence of the suitability of adult members of the household.  The inspector interacted with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account written information provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends safeguarding refresher courses to keep her knowledge updated. She knows how to identify and refer concerns regarding children's welfare and safety. The childminder uses effective strategies to monitor and evaluate her provision for children. She attends further training and completes regular research. She uses the knowledge gained to continue to improve the interesting range of experiences she provides to support children's learning. Successful communication with parents ensures that they are fully included in all aspects of their children's development and progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes focused observations and assessments of children's learning and development. She uses these successfully to track children's progress. She identifies areas to work on in order to help children build on what they know and can do. The childminder interacts with children as they play, extending their learning and challenging them. For example, children enjoy playing with pasta and water. The childminder provides a wide range of resources to enhance the children's interest of filling and emptying the containers. She speaks to them about colours and supports them to count the objects they are using. The childminder successfully supports all areas of learning. Children request painting and are offered a wide range of age-appropriate tools to use. This helps to promote their fine physical skills, creativity and enjoyment of exploring different textures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides a calm, organised and safe environment for children's care and learning. She forms exceptionally positive relationships with children, identifying and meeting their individual emotional needs at all times. The childminder provides highly nutritious, home-cooked meals that meet children's individual dietary needs. Children of a young age have excellent levels of concentration as they complete self-chosen activities. A superb range of outings and experiences promotes children's social skills and awareness of the world around them. Children learn to keep themselves safe as they play and during outings. This is because the childminder encourages them to consider risks and identify for themselves how to behave safely. Consequently, they display a mature understanding of the importance of following rules and behave exceptionally well. Parents are very well informed about their children's progress and achievements. Daily diaries and a regular

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

exchange of information keep them up to date.

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Outcomes for children are good

The children enjoy learning through well-planned play and learning experiences that capture their interest and motivate them to take part. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and development, and actively gain the skills they need to continue their good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362640 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 863750 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Lincoln. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and 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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