Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 August 2016 11 February 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

 The childminder has successfully addressed the weaknesses raised at the last inspection and shows a commitment to driving improvement in all areas of her practice.  The childminder develops good relationships with children. She gets to know their individual personalities, interests and capabilities really well. Children are very settled and happy in her care.  Children receive lots of praise and the childminder celebrates their achievements with them. This makes them feel valued and special, contributing towards their developing self-esteem.  The childminder is committed to helping all children to reach their full potential in relation to their starting points. She provides children with stimulating experiences and activities which support all aspects of their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to learn about how good dietary practices can contribute to their positive health.  The childminder does not focus on her assistant's professional development sufficiently to raise teaching skills to the highest level.  The childminder does not always identify the full range of potential learning opportunities within planned activities to promote children's learning at the highest 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

 help children to develop a better understanding of how good dietary practice can have a positive impact on health  make better use of professional development opportunities for staff and increase the potential to achieve excellent standards of teaching for children  review the planning and organisation of activities, making the most of all the potential learning opportunities they offer.

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of what to do and who to contact if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She provides a safe home and completes routine risk assessments to help secure children's well-being. The childminder regularly checks children's level of achievements and identifies gaps in their learning. She then plans activities to close any gaps swiftly. The childminder provides good opportunities for parents to be actively involved in their children's learning. She regularly talks to them about the activities their children enjoy and supports parents to continue learning at home. The childminder shares valuable information about a child's learning and development with other settings they attend to help provide continuity in teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have good opportunities to learn and develop. The childminder and her assistant support children to become independent through daily activities that are fun and interesting. Children enjoy activities that involve them in exploring and investigating their environments. As an example, children hunt for bugs, insects and worms in the garden and examine how they look under a magnified container. They observe worms as they wriggle to escape back to the soil and how snails hide in their shell to protect themselves. The childminder uses clear and simple words to help younger children learn new vocabulary from their experiences and to develop their speech and language skills. Older children learn to use more complex sentences as the childminder asks questions and engages them in conversation. Children have good access to books. They enjoy reading and looking at books. This supports their literacy skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to help new children settle. She finds out about children's individual interests and routines to promote good continuity in care. Children make their own choices about their play and are very familiar with the daily routines of the setting. This supports their independence skills well. Activities encourage children to become confident learners and to have a go at learning new skills. Children benefit from regular outings and experience first-hand learning opportunities to develop their physical skills. An example of this is a recent visit to a circus skills workshop. Children learned to balance using different equipment and to coordinate their movements to juggle different objects. Behaviour is good. The childminder and her assistant set clear boundaries and provide gentle reminders as to how children are expected to behave. This supports their social skills well and helps to prepare them emotionally for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in all areas of their learning and development. They are acquiring the key skills in readiness for the next stage of their learning and their eventual move on to school. Young children learn independence skills and show determination and positive attitudes towards learning and to new experiences. They are inquisitive and motivated in their play and sustain engagement in learning activities for very good periods of time, relevant to their age and stage of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY379633 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1043623 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Skegness Lincolnshire. She operates all year from 7.30 am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, 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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