Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2016 25 July 2014

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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 provides children with opportunities to learn about their immediate community. She takes them on trips to the local farm shop. Children learn about the different colours of fruit and vegetables and how eating them can support a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder shares information with parents about children's learning and development through daily diaries and discussions. She has resources available that parents can use to support their children's learning at home. This helps to contribute to the good progress children are making.  The childminder understands that children learn in a variety of ways. She helps them to develop their skills in taking turns with other children. For example, she encourages them to wait patiently for their turn when rolling a ball to knock down skittles.  The childminder arranges effective settling-in sessions to meet children's individual needs. This helps children to feel emotionally secure. The childminder and her family

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This provision is good

build strong attachments with the children. This helps children feel safe and secure.  The childminder promotes children's independence. She encourages younger children to use a spoon at mealtimes. A step in the bathroom is provided to help older children reach the sink to wash their hands.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain enough detailed information about children's learning abilities and skills when they first start.  The childminders professional development is not yet effective enough to raise the quality of teaching to the highest standard possible to achieve excellent outcomes for all children.

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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

 seek more detailed information about children's learning and development abilities on entry in order to more precise identify initial starting points and more accurately plan to support children's next steps in learning from the start  strengthen professional development opportunities that increase the potential to achieve an excellent standard of teaching to help children to make better than good progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household.  The inspector took account of views and comments left by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures in place to support her practice and to keep children safe. She has attended safeguarding training and provides parents with information about the referral process she would follow if she had concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder uses self- evaluation to improve her practice. She gathers information from parents to help her identify improvements to benefit the children in her care. The childminder is part of a network with other childminders to share ideas and keep up to date with changes in legislation. This helps to improve outcomes for children. Parents comment positively about the care and learning provided by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observations and assessments to ensure that any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and addressed. She engages children in meaningful play and places a strong focus on developing their communication and language skills. Older children enjoy listening to their favourite songs. They join in with the actions, sing confidently on their own and request what song they would like to hear next. Babies explore the toys using their senses and crawl around the home in close proximity to the childminder. Children explore nature and look at the different insects in the childminders garden. They talk about the tadpoles and fish in the pond and make the sound of a frog. This helps children to understand about life cycles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She places emphasis on giving positive praise to children for their efforts. This helps to promote their self-confidence and sense of self- esteem. The childminder supports children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Children play outside daily. They play on swings and ride-on toys in the garden. Children develop their physical skills. They climb to the top of the slide and say to the childminder, 'I'm bigger'. The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's dietary needs when they start attending. She speaks to them regularly to ensure that their requirements have not changed. Parents provide children's meals and the childminder provides healthy snacks. Mealtimes are social occasions where the childminder sits with children around the table and promotes good manners and self-care skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. Children learn key skills in preparation for the next steps in their learning and eventually school. They mix with other children to develop their social skills when visiting different groups. Children learn about their wider world as they celebrate different cultures and festivals. Children use mathematical language in everyday play. For example, during visits to the local farm shop they are able to find and count a given number of each fruit or vegetable. Children learn about growth and decay over time. They enjoy planting fruit in the garden and are keen to eat it as soon as it is ripe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466892 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 995260 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Waddington, Lincoln. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.15pm, 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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