Cooper, Sharon Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2016 8 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

 Overall, the teaching 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 to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills very well. She talks to children as they play. They chat happily and confidently; their vocabulary is developing exceptionally well.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She shares regular information about children's learning and development, as well as their daily care routines. This helps to provide continuity of care and learning between the setting and home.  Children quickly develop strong bonds with the childminder. They are well cared for in this nurturing environment and show pleasure in their lovely, caring interactions with the childminder.

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This provision is good

 The childminder reviews her provision in order to improve. A current focus is on improving children's learning in the natural outdoor environment. The childminder uses the views and opinions of the parents and children in the evaluation of her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Behaviour is managed effectively. Although, some children require further support to manage their feelings so they can concentrate on their chosen play.  The childminder does not currently make the most of her system to track children's learning to accurately identify areas where a child may benefit from even more precise support.

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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

 provide more help to children so they can express their feelings and increase their concentration in activities of their choosing  track children's progress even more precisely, supporting their ongoing learning and development to the very highest level.

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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 is aware of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and her responsibilities to protect children from abuse and neglect. She has completed safeguarding training and maintains her paediatric first-aid qualification. The childminder is committed to continually developing her early years knowledge and skills, in order to meet children's care and learning needs effectively. She attends a good variety of training, which includes extending her knowledge on outdoor play. Resources offered outdoors are made from natural materials and can be played with in a variety of ways. This has a positive impact on children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes the children as they play and explore. This enables her to identify what they are learning and recognise what they need to learn next. Children of all ages practise and develop good manipulative skills as they write with chunky chalk. The childminder encourages children to count and name shapes while they play with toys and look at their favourite books. This helps to promote mathematical skills. The childminder adapts her practice to meet the individual needs of children. She helps younger children explore push-button toys and the older children develop their reading skills looking at a book. The impact of teaching is good and all children make progress and develop essential skills for future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's good health is promoted effectively. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals. Children are helped to learn good hygiene practices. They wash their hands at appropriate times throughout the day. The childminder uses mealtimes to promote young children's independence skills. They feed themselves and drink from a cup. The play space is welcoming and well set out. Children can see what there is to play with and independently help themselves to toys and games. Children's behaviour is generally good. The childminder praises children for their achievements and gently but firmly distracts any unwanted behaviour. Children have opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air. They access apparatus in the childminder's garden and enjoy walking to the church. The childminder reminds children how to keep safe. She makes the children aware that if they jump on the sofa they may hurt themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They are well prepared for their next stages in learning and gain the skills they need in preparation for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348385 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 863225 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Chapel St. Leonards. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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