Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 January 2016 13 April 2011

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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 experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She uses a good range of toys and resources that support all areas of children's development. This helps children become engaged in purposeful play.  The childminder offers consistent and high levels of praise and encouragement to children. This helps them to grow in confidence and has a positive impact on their self- esteem.  The childminder promotes children's social skills exceptionally well. She regularly takes children to groups where they mix with other children and adults.  Children have warm and caring relationships with the childminder. She is patient and caring and demonstrates that she enjoys spending time with children. This helps to support their emotional well-being.  Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and children listen to her clear and consistent guidance. They are cooperative and use good manners.

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This provision is good

 The childminder evaluates the service she provides. She identifies her strengths and where she can improve. For example, she has identified that children would benefit from more opportunities to explore information technology.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered how best to ensure that her professional development contributes towards raising the quality of the provision to the highest standard.  The childminder does not make best use of her initial tracking systems and discussions with parents when children start. She does not use these to accurately find out about what children know and can do and what they need to learn next.

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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

 make even better use of professional development opportunities to further improve the already good quality provision and increase the potential to achieve excellent standards for children  make better use of information gained when children first start to promote children's already good learning from the very earliest opportunity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of what she must do in the event of a child protection concern. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and maintains her paediatric first-aid qualification. The childminder continually assesses safety in her home, the garden and on outings. She takes effective steps to minimise risks. Feedback from parents suggests that they are very happy with the service the childminder offers. They especially appreciate the good variety of learning opportunities the childminder provides for children to enjoy. The childminder works in partnership with the local school that the children attend and shares information about their well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good quality teaching overall. She joins in children's play and engages them in conversation to promote their communication, language and thinking skills. She introduces new vocabulary and encourages children to repeat words associated with their play. Children show good levels of concentration. They spend a considerable amount of time working on an art project. With increasing skill, they carefully remove the sticky backs from pictures, contributing to their physical development. Children demonstrate great fun and humour during singing time. They laugh and shout as the childminder introduces songs and action rhymes. The childminder builds strong relationships with parents and regularly exchanges information with them. This means children's individual needs are understood well, which benefits their ongoing care, learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional needs are successfully supported. Settling-in arrangements are agreed with parents on an individual basis. The childminder understands that some children may take longer to settle than others. The childminder has a good awareness of children's individual requirements, such as sleep times. The childminder is mindful of promoting healthy lifestyles. She encourages parents to send nutritious food for their children. She ensures children have daily exercise and walks in the local community. The childminder reminds children how to keep safe. She makes the children aware that if they climb on the settee they may hurt themselves. The childminder effectively supports children's independence and helps them to develop a sense of responsibility. Toddlers collect their own nappy in preparation for a change. In addition, children learn to take care of the environment by tidying up before they get out something new to play with.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing typically for their age. The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's abilities and progress. This enables her to plan effectively for each child's next stage in learning. This good practice helps children develop the knowledge and skills they need in readiness for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY288281 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 861306 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Caistor, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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