Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2016 12 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 successfully uses her experience and knowledge to provide good quality learning experiences for children. She knows children well and plans activities based on their differing interests and abilities. This means children are motivated to learn.  Partnership with parents is very good. The childminder regularly shares the progress their children make. She uses daily diaries and ongoing communication to enhance children's good progress.  Children have warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder. She is patient and caring and clearly enjoys spending time with children. This helps to support their emotional well-being.  The childminder promotes children's independence exceptionally well. Toddlers are encouraged to try to put on their own apron. Equally, children learn to take care of the environment by tidying up before they get out something new to play with.  The childminder monitors her provision effectively and reflects on her practice. She

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This provision is good

takes account of the views of parents to inform her decision making. She works hard to continually improve the service for children and families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, in her eagerness to ask questions, the childminder does not fully support children's speaking skills. This is with particular regard to allowing them time to share their experiences and thoughts.  The childminder does not share enough information with other providers where children attend more than one setting. Consequently, they do not benefit fully from consistency in their learning.

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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

 refine the use of effective teaching skills to fully support children's communication and encourage them to use language to share experiences and thoughts  improve information sharing with other practitioners when children attend more than one setting to provide children with more continuity in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by 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 is professional and demonstrates enthusiasm and dedication towards her work. She keeps herself up to date with current practice through attending training to keep children safe, online research and regular liaison with other childminders. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children. The childminder regularly tracks children's progress to ensure that they continue to make rapid progress and any gaps in learning are swiftly closed. Positive written feedback demonstrates parents' and carers' high regard for the childminder and the service she provides. Comments include, 'I can honestly say, without the childminder, my child would not have developed to the stage they are currently at'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good quality teaching overall. She actively encourages children to develop their hand-to-eye coordination. They carefully thread cereal onto pipe cleaners to create bird feeders. Reading and a love of books are promoted well. Children sit and listen to stories they have brought from home. They help to turn the pages and comment on what they see. Children develop their creativity as they use glue and stick small coloured shapes on to paper. They name the shapes and colours which helps to develop their mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder acts as a positive role model. She successfully supports children to understand boundaries and to be polite and caring towards one another. Children enjoy spending time outdoors and taking walks in the local community. This enhances their physical skills. The childminder reminds children how to keep safe. She makes sure they hold the hand rail as they walk down the stairs. Children benefit from planned visits to local toddler groups. These help children to extend their social skills and build on their personal and emotional development.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least good progress from their starting points. Some children make progress that is better than is typical for their age. Children are developing positive attitudes to learning, which helps to prepare them well in readiness for school. Children are well prepared emotionally for the move on to pre-school or school. They regularly accompany the childminder when she is taking and fetching children from school and pre- school. At this time they become familiar with the different environments and on occasions they join other children at the groups to 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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 209102 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1036896 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1986 and lives in Sleaford. She operates all year round from 7am 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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