Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 January 2016 4 March 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

 Children make good progress. They enjoy stimulating learning opportunities that are carefully planned to reflect their individual development and interests. Children are interested in their activities and well occupied.  Children progress effectively in their emotional development and in gaining social skills. They have formed strong bonds with the childminder and assistants, who are very attentive and caring in meeting their needs.  The childminder and assistants know the children's individual differences well. They teach them to develop good manners and to learn to respect others.  An effective partnership with parents, together with the two-way exchange of information, helps to provide consistency for children's care and development.  The childminder continues to extend her knowledge in order to develop the service she offers and to strengthen the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children the time they need to ask their own questions during literacy activities. Sometimes they do not have an opportunity to discuss or share their ideas.  Older children are not always able to fully explore their own ideas when using art and craft materials, particularly during planned activities.

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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 time to ask questions and to fully share their own ideas and thoughts  enhance opportunities for older children to be able to be fully involved with and create their own artwork and representations of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, assistants and children as they engaged in learning activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and assistants during the inspection about children's care and learning needs.  The inspector viewed the children's individual records, methods used by the childminder for learning and developmental assessment, and her policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account parental feedback, both written and verbal, during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps children safe and protects them from harm. She is clear about the procedures to follow should she have any concerns for their welfare. Assistants' work is supervised well and ensures the level of teaching is consistently good. The environment is organised to enable children to play safely. Thorough risk assessments and deployment of staff promote children's welfare. Information exchanged with parents allows them to support their children's ongoing learning at home. The childminder undertakes relevant training and exchanges good practice with other childminders. She uses this information effectively to monitor her practice and ensure she provides a good quality provision for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn and develop through play. All children make good progress. The childminder and assistants work together to plan a range of stimulating activities based on children's specific learning needs. The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents and they are actively involved with their children's ongoing progress. Regular observations and assessments carried out by the childminder are used to plan for children's individual needs. The childminder knows how to extend children's vocabulary effectively. For example, she repeats phrases and introduces new words to support their language skills during story opportunities. The childminder effectively promotes children's fine physical skills as they use an easel and pens to make marks. During routines she is able to enhance children's mathematics by supporting children to count how many items are needed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is sensitive and supportive of the children, encouraging them to explore their environment and the wide range of accessible toys. They have good opportunities to be active and engage in physical play. For example, they enjoy playing outside and show good control as they use the balance bikes and jump in puddles. Children learn about how to keep themselves safe. For example, they know they must wait for an adult to help them over the wet and slippery decking area. Children play together well and show consideration towards others. They help tidy away toys and learn how to care for the play equipment. The childminder's praise and reassurance help to boost their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder supports children effectively in making good progress from their initial starting points. Children develop good independence and the confidence they need to prepare them well for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY136892 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 869665 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Cherry Willingham, Lincoln. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She works with up to two assistants.

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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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