Ashby, Lisa Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2016 30 June 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 identifies her strengths and areas for improvement well. She gathers information from parents to help her review her practice. This enables her to continuously improve the environment and experiences for children.  The well-qualified childminder extends her knowledge further by completing training, sharing good practice with other childminders and accessing information on the internet. This helps her to keep up to date with changes in legislation and improve outcomes for children.  The childminder knows how children develop and learn. She provides resources and activities that enhance their learning experiences. She uses her observations and assessments of children's learning to monitor their progress. This helps her to plan next steps for children and swiftly identify if any gaps appear in their learning.  Settling-in arrangements for children are effective and support their emotional needs.

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This provision is good

Children demonstrate a secure sense of belonging in the childminder's home. They are happy and give the childminder good eye contact and cuddles.  The childminder encourages children to be independent. Children access toys that are readily available and which support their interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make good use of the outdoor environment to help children to build on all aspects of their learning if they prefer to play and learn outside.  The childminder does not consistently share ideas with parents about how they can support their children's learning at home.

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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 better use of the outdoor environment to support the continuing good progress of children who prefer to play and learn outside  share more information with parents about how they can continue to support their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 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 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 good knowledge of child protection and where to report concerns about a child's welfare. She has attended safeguarding training and is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She ensures the environment is safe for children by completing daily checks to remove any potential hazards. Children take part in fire evacuation procedures, so they are aware of what to do in the event of an emergency. Parents comment very positively about the care their children receive. They say that their children look forward to seeing the childminder and enjoy their time with her.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching helps children to acquire the skills and knowledge to develop and learn effectively. This helps children to be ready for their move on to nursery or school. Children make very good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder talks to children during their play and repeats words back to them to secure their understanding of the correct pronunciation. Younger children develop their understanding of numbers and thoroughly enjoy building a tower of six bricks. The childminder introduces mathematical language into children's play as she counts the number of bricks as they are building. The childminder establishes children's starting points on entry, based on comments from parents and her observations of what they know and can do. This helps her to plan next steps for children from the start.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about healthy eating. The childminder provides them with a range of different fruits and foods at mealtimes. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is consistent in managing their behaviour. She gives children lots of praise and encouragement, boosting their self-esteem. The childminder helps children to develop good social skills. She takes them to local groups where they have opportunities to mix and play with other children. Children gain an understanding about how to keep themselves safe when on walks in the local community. The childminder reminds children that they only cross the road when they see the green man to indicate that it is safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning. They are motivated and excited by the resources on offer. Children enjoy helping the childminder to plant and grow strawberry and tomato plants in her garden. They learn to care for them and watch them grow. Children develop their physical skills at soft-play centres. They move confidently around the childminder's playroom and independently select resources. Children show good thinking skills. They work out how to push the handle down on the toy toaster to make the toast pop up and down. They show great excitement and enjoyment when the toast pops up.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339978 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1053499 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in North Hykeham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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