Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 27 February 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Teaching is good overall. The childminder knows the children well and has a good understanding of their achievements and interests. She provides a good range of experiences and actively joins in the children's play.  Children are happy and confident with the patient, nurturing and friendly childminder. She offers a caring, home-from-home environment for them. The childminder clearly enjoys spending time with the children. This helps to support their emotional well- being.  Children behave very well. The childminder is a good role model. Children respond well to the childminder's praise and encouragement; they spontaneously say please and thank you during activities.  The childminder encourages children to be independent and extend their self-help skills. For example, she supports children to wash and dry their own hands and helps with tasks, such as washing up after a baking activity.  The childminder is aware of her strengths and effectively identifies areas she can

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This provision is good

improve. She speaks to the parents to gain their views on the service. This helps her to identify ways of enhancing the care and learning she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of professional development opportunities to further progress her good practice to help children make even better progress in their learning and development.  Although, children make very good progress in their communication skills, there are occasions when the childminder does not give them time to think about how to respond to questions they are asked.

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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

 focus professional development opportunities on raising the overall quality of teaching to an even higher level to help children achieve even better progress  provide children with even more opportunities to formulate their answers and respond to questions posed.

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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 outdoors 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 self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has worked hard since the last inspection to improve her knowledge and understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She has developed her written report and uses this to share information with parents. This allows the childminder to see how children develop over time and helps to identify gaps in their learning in a timely manner. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed child protection training. She is confident of the procedures to follow, in order to help protect children from harm. The childminder works in partnership with other settings children attend to ensure they receive continuity in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and checks their progress against the range of development typical for their age. This helps her to identify any areas of development where children may need extra support. Children demonstrate good physical control and coordination. They handle tools effectively. For example, they use a whisk to stir a cake mixture and carefully spoon water into the icing sugar mix. The childminder supports children to learn about wildlife, life cycles and develop an appreciation of the natural world. Children watch as pigeons build a nest in the childminder's trees and they learn to be quiet as they move closer to listen to the chicks. The childminder builds strong relationships with parents and regularly exchanges information with them. This means children's individual needs are understood well, benefitting their ongoing care, learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children appear very settled in the warm and inviting family environment. They have a familiar routine with the childminder; this contributes to their sense of security. Children enjoy good opportunities to be physically active. They play and explore in the childminder's garden. She takes the children to meet with another childminder and visits a local garden centre regularly. This helps children to meet others and develop their social skills. Children are effectively supported by the childminder to learn how to keep themselves safe. She teaches children the dangers of being near the oven when it is on.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working within the range of development typical for their age and make good progress in their learning and development. They confidently communicate their needs and are learning to independently manage some of their care needs. Children's early mathematical skills are emerging very well. For example, children count one to 13 confidently. Children's early literacy skills are promoted well as they spontaneously practise writing their name and form recognisable letters. Children are acquiring the key skills they need for their future learning and their eventual move on to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208672 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1050829 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Grantham, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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