Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2016 3 May 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder is well qualified. She understands the importance of observing children closely and she makes regular assessments of their learning. This enables her to monitor and address any areas where they might be falling behind.  Children benefit from a broad curriculum and there is a strong focus on learning about the wider world. They enjoy painting boomerangs and making lamington cakes on Australia Day.  The childminder is very creative. She introduces children to stimulating experiences which are planned well to capture their interest. Consequently, children are enthusiastic and motivated learners. They also demonstrate a determination to keep on trying, as they practise new skills.  Children are exceptionally well behaved and they learn to be kind and tolerant towards their friends. They form extremely close and caring relationships with each other and with the childminder. They laugh together and the atmosphere is very positive. As a

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This provision is good

result, children are confident to make the most of all learning opportunities.  The childminder is very committed to her work and she strives to provide the best possible quality of care. She seeks the views of parents and children to try and identify ways to improve her practice.  Good partnership working with parents ensures that children receive consistent care and learning from the start. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and they are kept well informed of their children's next steps in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's planned programme of professional development is not sufficiently focused on improving her good knowledge and teaching skills to the highest possible level.

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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

 develop a more targeted programme of professional development in order to enhance knowledge and improve teaching skills even further so that children make the best possible progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, and records of children's development and learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to parents present during the inspection and looked at written views from children.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very organised and manages her setting well. Policies and procedures are clearly set out and these underpin her good practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her safeguarding and welfare responsibilities. She creates a very safe, secure environment and considers any hazards through careful risk assessments. The childminder keeps up to date on changes to legislation and practice through links with local childminders. The childminder has successfully addressed areas highlighted at her previous inspection and is committed to continue making improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are making good progress in their communication and language development. The childminder supports them to use a good range of fiction and non-fiction books. These are carefully chosen to link in with current interests and activities. Children sing songs as they act out their own talent show. The childminder uses puppets and information and communication technology to encourage less confident speakers to contribute. She recognises when to step in, offer support and when to hold back. Consequently, children are engaged and show determination to achieve things for themselves. All areas of learning are promoted equally, so that children are prepared well for the future. The childminder provides a range of different tools to support children's early writing skills. Children concentrate hard as they use cotton buds to paint bird boxes. They learn good hand-to-eye coordination as they scoop and pour coloured rice using a

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

range of utensils. The resources are appealing and the childminder makes learning fun.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder gathers valuable information from parents at the start to find out about children's care needs and routines at home. She is highly successful in promoting children's confidence and self-esteem. As a result, children are very independent and they make excellent progress in their self-care skills. The childminder provides clear boundaries, gentle guidance and support to help each child quickly understand her expectations. Children learn how to nurture and be considerate towards the family dog. Children develop a good understanding of the care of other animals through meaningful experiences, such as a trip to the farm. They have regular opportunities to develop their wider social skills at local groups where they mix with other children and adults. Older children comment on the fun and close friendships they have with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and develop the key skills to support the next stage of their learning. They are eager to explore the highly stimulating environment provided, both indoors and outdoors by the childminder. Children's physical and creative skills are promoted very successfully. Children are thoughtful and show genuine care and concern for each other. Any gaps in children's achievement are identified and steps are taken to help them catch up.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283863 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 861164 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 4 qualification. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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