Walker, Julie Natalie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2016 20 November 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

 The childminder is vigilant at all times. She has taken effective steps to maintain a safe and secure environment for children.  The childminder provides a homely environment, where children feel happy, settled and emotionally secure. She has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She provides a good range of toys and resources that supports all areas of children's development.  The childminder has made improvements since the last inspection. She quickly establishes children's interests, starting points and next steps in learning. Children are provided with a variety of stimulating and challenging activities to help them to make good progress.  Feedback from parents is positive. They speak highly of the service the childminder provides. Parents feel informed about their children's progress through regular verbal communication and the use of daily diaries.  The childminder has good systems in place to share information with other early years

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This provision is good

settings children attend. This helps her to maintain a continuous approach to children's care, learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to become aware of similarities and differences in society and to extend their knowledge of the wider world, are not fully promoted.  The childminder has not sufficiently focused her professional development on ways to raise her already good teaching practices even further.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to gain a greater awareness of people, families and communities beyond their own  make better use of professional development opportunities that increase the potential to achieve excellent standards of teaching and learning for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the written views of parents and also spoke to a parent on the day of inspection.  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 the childminder's qualification and training certificates and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the childminder's home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures. She knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as child protection and first aid. She is well organised and keeps appropriate records of attendance, medication and accident reports to further help safeguard children. The childminder has made significant improvements since her last inspection. She has taken appropriate steps to meet the previous actions and recommendations. The childminder continually reflects on all aspects of her provision. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her to identify her strengths and priorities for continuous improvement. The childminder has improved her use of observation and assessment to identify children's next steps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. Clear information shared by parents enables the childminder to build on what children already know and can do. The childminder undertakes regular and accurate assessments to monitor each child's progress. She uses this information to plan what children need to learn next. The childminder joins in with children's play, continually and skilfully helping them to develop their communication and language skills. She models children's language effectively, encouraging good eye contact and introducing new vocabulary. Toddlers follow simple instructions and use single words. They enjoy investigating push-button toys, learning that when they press or turn the buttons it makes an animal pop out.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are given very good support to help them to settle when they first start with the childminder. The childminder works closely with parents and carers, adjusting the length of settling-in visits according to each child's individual needs. Children are extremely well settled. They enjoy a trusting and caring relationship with the childminder. Children's emotional well-being is promoted well. The childminder takes children to local groups where they develop good social skills. Children learn to mix well with others and to embrace new situations with confidence. They independently explore and enjoy choosing from the wide range of stimulating play resources in the childminder's designated playroom. Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills. They enjoy spending time outdoors, being active in the garden and visiting local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children are supported well to develop the skills and attitudes needed for the next stage in their learning, including their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356160 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1037005 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 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Lincoln. She operates all year round from 8am until 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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