Childminder 208981

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2016 10 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

 The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. The childminder provides stimulating and challenging activities which support children's interests and individual stage of development.  The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of how to provide a safe environment for children. Risk assessments are thorough in identifying and minimising hazards.  The childminder provides warm and encouraging interactions with children. They have formed secure attachments with her. This helps to support children's personal, social development and emotional well-being.  Children are well behaved and the childminder praises their achievements. The childminder is a skilful role model and teaches children about being independent and trying for themselves.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. She seeks the views of parents through questionnaires and receives

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This provision is good

very complimentary feedback about the care she provides and children's good progress.  Since her last inspection, the childminder has developed her systems for observing children. This makes sure that the next steps in children's learning are clearly identified and planned for.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have a highly focused programme of professional development in place to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not plan activities in her garden to fully support the learning of children who prefer to be outdoors.

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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

 focus more precisely on a targeted programme of professional development that increases the potential to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level  provide even more rich opportunities outdoors for children who prefer to play and learn outside that develop their skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked the rooms and outdoor play area that are used for childminding.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's assessment records and policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members. She also looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed her improvement plan.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents and children, including those expressed in recent letters.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about keeping children safe from harm and knows how to report a concern about a child in her care. She has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder reflects on the impact of her practice in supporting children to make good progress. She links with other professionals to gain ideas and share good practice. The childminder provides an inclusive environment and meets children's individual needs effectively. She makes detailed assessments of children's learning and monitors their progress. Partnerships with parents and other professionals are well established to ensure continuity of care for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder skilfully observes children and uses the information effectively to plan interesting activities and learning experiences. Children make very good progress. For example, toddlers quickly gain the skill and confidence to walk and their communication skills are developing very well. The childminder uses a range of ways to support children's communication skills during activities that help build on their language development. She talks to children as they play, encourages conversations and introduces new words. Children's social skills and confidence are well promoted. For example, the childminder takes children out regularly to mix with children of their own age.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident as they play and explore. The childminder has a good range of resources and equipment that offers children opportunities to develop their imagination and ideas. She ensures settling-in arrangements are flexible to meet children's individual needs and they establish firm bonds with her. Children's good health is promoted well. The childminder teaches them the benefit of sensible hygiene routines and they learn about healthy eating. Children develop good independence in their personal care and enjoy doing things for themselves, such as putting on their coat to go outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. They are becoming confident communicators and developing good physical skills. Children benefit from challenging experiences and learn key skills that help them be well prepared for school and their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208981 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 865585 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Heighington, Lincolnshire. 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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