Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 2016 5 June 2014

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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

 Children are very settled with the childminder, who is kind, nurturing and responsive to each child's individual needs. Children are actively encouraged to be independent and their confidence and emotional well-being are well supported.  The childminder is a superb role model who has high expectations of children's behaviour. She encourages children to share, take turns and complete tasks together. Children are well mannered and polite and are learning important social skills needed for school.  Outdoor play is valued and children have the opportunity to continue their learning outside. The childminder provides resources and equipment outside to support children's imagination and creativity. Children practise their large-muscle skills as they negotiate space, run around, use wheeled toys and enjoy the swings.  Teaching is good. The childminder's interactions with children encourage them to think

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This provision is good

and solve problems. Children happily try out their ideas; they are motivated to learn and make good progress in all areas of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not plan a broad enough range of experiences for children to find out about their similarities and differences or to learn about different customs and faiths.  The childminder does not focus her professional development sharply enough on continuing to raise the quality of teaching further.  The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to learn as much as possible about how to keep themselves safe and how to manage risks.

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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

 provide children with greater opportunities to learn about different people and communities beyond their own experience  focus professional development more sharply on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level  provide more opportunities for children to learn about keeping themselves safe and how to manage risks.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation methods.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the training and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents expressed in letters read during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering good quality care for children and their parents. She is dedicated to her role and has formed very positive relationships with parents. The childminder is reflective and evaluates her setting alongside parents and children. This helps her to identify her strengths and any improvements needed. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has good knowledge and is confident about reporting any concerns to relevant services.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident communicators who share their thoughts and ideas through high- quality interactions with the childminder.The childminder plays alongside children, skilfully encouraging them to think about and solve problems for themselves. For example, during a painting activity, a child notices that she has brown hands and the childminder asks, 'We don't have brown paint, how have you got brown hands?' This use of questioning then leads to the children learning about what happens when paint is mixed and further extends their engagement in the activity. The childminder naturally weaves in opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills. They count the grapes at snack time, using mathematical language, such as full, empty and bigger than. The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills and uses her qualification and experience to support children to make good progress in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has effective settling-in sessions. Her friendly and flexible approach to her work allows the family and children to form trusting relationships with her from the start. Children are provided with a safe, well organised and stimulating environment where they flourish. They make independent choices and learn to persevere and to lead their own learning. They are forming friendships with each other and learning to share, take turns and resolve their own conflicts. This is because the chidminder is a good role model who manages children's behaviour exceptionally well. Children are gaining a good understanding of healthy lifestyles and the relevance of hygiene practices through well thought out activities and ongoing discussions. They have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent and develop good attitudes to learning. They are confident, contented and enthusiastic to take part in activities and learn. Children develop early literacy and writing skills as they write their name on their pictures, enjoy stories and help the childminder make a shopping list. They show great confidence and have a 'can do' attitude. Children have formed strong relationships with each other and have good social skills. They are supported to be emotionally and developmentally ready for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449404 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1043960 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Grantham. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for 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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