Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 9 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 well-qualified childminder is enthusiastic and provides a varied range of interesting and challenging experiences for children. Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with her.  Partnership with parents is very good. The childminder provides comprehensive daily diaries and regular progress summary updates. This contributes to the continuity of learning between the setting and home.  The childminder develops warm and caring relationships with children. She treats children as unique individuals and displays love and respect towards them. This gives children confidence and supports their emotional well-being.  Children develop an excellent awareness for the importance of having a nutritious diet. They make healthy choices from a fruit platter at snack time and enjoy well thought out, home-cooked meals at lunchtime.  The childminder clearly identifies her strengths and areas for improvement. Parents are

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This provision is good

effectively involved in the self-evaluation process. The childminder is dedicated and committed to providing a high-quality service to children and their families. She regularly accesses training to help her improve her teaching practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, children are expected to sit for long periods of time during group and routine activities. This does not fully support them to take part in self-initiated play and learning.  Opportunities for childminding assistants to have regular meetings with the childminder on a one-to-one basis are in the early stages of development.

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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

 review the organisation of some activities and daily routines so that children's active play and learning are fully supported  develop a programme of support so that each assistant has individual opportunities to discuss the quality of their work and any sensitive issues on a one-to-one basis.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the 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, her assistants and members of her household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials and spoke to a parent during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants are aware of the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child in their care. Risk assessments are robust. The childminder carefully assesses the areas children access, taking any action needed to minimise hazards. The childminder, her co- childminder and her assistants have good policies and procedures in place. They review them regularly and use them to support their good practice. The childminder monitors the progress children make. This allows her to see how children develop over time and identify and address any gaps in learning and development. The childminder shares information with other early years settings that children attend. This helps children to benefit from a consistent approach to their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully uses her experience and knowledge to provide good quality learning experiences for children. She knows the children well and plans activities based on their differing interests and abilities. This means children are motivated to learn. The childminder responds with enthusiasm to younger children's gestures and sounds. The childminder is constantly modelling language and introducing new words, helping to extend the babies vocabulary. She gets down to the children's level and enthusiastically joins in with their play. Babies and toddlers smile and use gestures to make their thoughts and needs known. The childminder ensures that children have regular physical play to promote their good health.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder pays great attention in getting to know the children in her care. During home visits, she seeks a good range of information from parents regarding the individual needs of their children. She offers a gradual settling-in process which allows children to settle quickly and easily. The childminder has a welcoming and stimulating playroom with a wide variety of resources. Children's interest is ignited as they explore the wealth of toys. This helps to keep them motivated to learn. Children benefit from planned visits to parks and other places of interest. These help children to extend their social skills and build on their personal and emotional development. Planned activities, discussions and resources are used effectively to promote children's awareness of the wider community and diversity. Children take part in activities to celebrate national events such as, Story Telling week and Science Day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make excellent progress in communication and language skills. Toddlers express themselves very well, asking questions and engaging in conversations. Children develop their creativity as they use paint and brushes to create a colourful Easter egg. Babies smile and keep repeating the movement when they notice the egg will roll away when pushed. Children are working well within the expected range of development for their age. They gain many skills needed for the next stage in their learning and are well prepared for the move on to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444113 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1037149 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Lincoln. She works with a co- childminder and two assistants. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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