Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 January 2016 22 September 2010

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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 knows what each child can do and what they need to learn next. Teaching is consistently strong as she effectively uses children's interests to promote learning while also offering a good variety of challenging activities.  The childminder is very skilful in supporting children's play. She knows when to join in and when to add additional resources to consolidate or extend children's learning. This supports children's creativity and boosts their self-esteem.  Children are very well behaved. This is because the childminder teaches the children how to support and respect each other. This helps to prepare children for their next stage in learning, such as school.  The childminder has developed very good working relationships with children's families and other settings where children also attend. Information is regularly shared so that children have continuity in their learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She diligently

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This provision is good

implements her procedures to protect children from harm. This effectively promotes children's well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always find out detailed information from parents about children's learning and development when they first start to attend the setting.  The childminder does not clearly identify areas for further improvement to raise the quality of the provision to an even higher 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

 strengthen opportunities for parents to contribute more-detailed information about what their child can do on entry to the setting, to inform more-precise initial planning  strengthen the evaluation of practice to identify areas for improvement that increase the potential for children to achieve at their highest level.

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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 and discussed the teaching and learning with her.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, children's records, risk assessments and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector accompanied the childminder as she picked up children from pre-school and spoke to the nursery manager about how they work together to support the children.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of the written views of other parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has robust policies and risk assessments in place. These effectively promote children's safety and well-being in the home and on outings. The childminder is confident of the action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures she is up to date with legislation and new initiatives. Training for first aid is kept up to date for both herself and her assistants. The childminder has recently completed a level 3 childcare qualification. This has developed her teaching skills and helped her to enhance children's learning and monitor the quality of her assistants' teaching skills. The childminder also effectively monitors children's progress. She uses this information to identify and support any areas where there is any delay in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication development. She introduces new words slowly and clearly, helping them to build an extensive vocabulary. The childminder gives children time to explore new resources using all of their senses. For example, children are encouraged to explore the colour, smell and texture of nectarines. The childminder sings familiar songs with the children and skilfully leaves out words so that the children can recall them. She ensures that all areas of learning are offered through good quality, interactive play. Babies have fun dropping a ball into a cup. They giggle when it gets stuck and are encouraged to put it in and take it out, which supports their physical development. Children show excitement and anticipation as they approach planned learning activities as these are interesting and engaging. Mathematical understanding is developed as children match fruit hidden in the sand to pictures on a chart. The

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

childminder supports early counting when children note that there is more than one strawberry on the picture. The childminder makes sure that children understand what they are learning and keeps them motivated. As a result, all children are making good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they feel secure with the childminder. They regularly seek her out to involve her in their play. Children are encouraged to be independent in their self- care. They help to set the table for snacks and cut their own fruit. The childminder helps children understand why it is important to have a healthy diet. They recall what happened to the wolf in a story when he did not eat healthy food. Children have been taught how to keep themselves and others safe. On the school run, children discuss with the childminder when it is safe to cross the road. The childminder introduces the children to many different people as they attend local groups and visit the library. This helps them to be confident in new situations and prepares them emotionally for the move on to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress during their time with the childminder. Any delays in development are quickly identified and plans are put in place to ensure gaps are promptly closed. Children are learning key skills in literacy and mathematics that help them to be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407767 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 850857 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 14 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 21

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in a village in Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has two assistants registered to work with her. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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