Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2016 1 July 2013

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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 made good progress since the last inspection and has successfully addressed the actions raised. She encourages parents to share their ideas and opinions about her service. This helps to enrich the evaluation process and drive continuous improvement.  The childminder provides a good range of activities that supports children's individual interests. They enjoy the rich learning experiences that help them to make good progress.  Children have warm and caring relationships with the childminder. She is patient and caring and this helps to support their emotional well-being.  The childminder has built strong relationships with parents and with other agencies involved in children's care. The childminder shares information with them regularly about children's learning and development. Children benefit from this consistency in their care.  Children behave well. The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively and has

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This provision is good

clear, consistent boundaries. She is a good role model who is consistently calm, friendly and polite towards children. She teaches children to share and take turns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children consider questions and work out their own solutions.  The childminder does not give babies enough opportunities to explore and experiment with a range of media.

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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

 make the most of opportunities that encourage children to develop their thinking skills and solve problems  increase opportunities for babies to explore and investigate different objects and materials using their senses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  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 self- evaluation. He checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.  The inspector took account of the comments of parents spoken to and those who expressed their views in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge and understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She provides a safe home and completes routine risk assessments to assure children's welfare. The childminder regularly checks children's achievements and identifies gaps in their learning. She then plans activities to help close the gaps in development swiftly. The childminder provides many opportunities for parents to be actively involved in their children's learning. They value the support she offers that helps them to complement the learning at home. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and undertakes research to improve her knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children who speak English as an additional language are developing well as confident speakers. The childminder provides meaningful conversation and introduces new words and phrases. This helps children to make good progress in their language development. Children are inquisitive and flourish in the homely environment created by the childminder. She regularly observes children as they play and makes accurate assessments of their learning. The childminder uses this information to help her to plan activities that meet the individual needs of children. She supports children well to build their early number skills. They accurately recognise colours, count and learn the words to describe shapes and sizes. Children develop good manipulative skills as they mould dough. They notice the different marks made with their fingers and cutters as they press the dough into a variety of shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to help new children settle. She offers a gradual settling-in process and finds out about their interests and routines to promote continuity of care. Children soon learn to be independent and manage their self-care needs. They practise good hygiene routines and wash their hands after using the toilet and before meals. Children are beginning to learn about healthy lifestyles. They eat healthy food and enjoy regular use of the garden. Children follow good safety routines and are actively involved in practising the emergency evacuation procedure. The childminder takes children on a broad and stimulating variety of outings to promote their learning. This helps them to develop good social skills and further expand their knowledge of the world around them and the wider community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning given their starting points. They acquire the key skills they need for future learning and are appropriately prepared for school. Children are confident communicators. They learn to listen and concentrate on their chosen tasks. Children are developing their early technology skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453468 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1043110 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Grantham. 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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Telephone number

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