Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2016 Not applicable

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder understands how to promote children's learning and she has high expectations of them. She extends children's learning through play, discussions and activities that interest them.  The childminder has good communication skills, which she uses to very good effect. She talks clearly to children and takes every opportunity to teach them new words and help them expand their vocabularies.  Children are very enthusiastic in their play and show an eagerness to learn. The childminder joins in with their play, sensitively supporting and encouraging them. Consequently, children are well motivated and make good progress in their learning.  Children of different ages play very well together as they share resources and work with their friends. The childminder uses consistent praise and encouragement. This promotes children's self-esteem and social skills, enabling them to form positive

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This provision is good

relationships.  The childminder evaluates the care and learning children receive and makes plans for future improvements. She accurately identifies areas of strength and what needs developing to improve the outcomes for the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not encourage all parents to share what their children are learning at home, so that she can build on children's home experiences.  The childminder has not fully developed information sharing practices with other settings, to ensure a fully consistent approach to care and learning.

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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

 encourage all parents to contribute more information about what their children are able to do at home, to fully promote a shared approach to children's learning  strengthen information sharing practices with other settings to further promote consistency of care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development, and sampled their records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of their comments on letters obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of identifying possible safeguarding issues and how to report concerns. This knowledge helps her to keep children safe. The childminder keeps up to date with her professional development and she has a good understanding of the statutory requirements. The childminder checks children's progress effectively. She uses the information she gains to plan for the next steps in children's learning. The childminder has good policies, procedures and supporting documentation in place that underpin the efficient management of her setting. The childminder accurately reflects on her practice and listens to the views of parents and children. She knows what is working well and where improvements can be made.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and make progress. She successfully plans activities based on children's individual interests and abilities, which promote their development. She adapts these well to suit the abilities of the children and observes the children carefully to assess their development. She undertakes effective assessments of the children's achievements and identifies their next steps for learning. Children's vocabulary is developing well due to the good interaction between the childminder and children. This helped as children share photographs of their holidays, recalling their time on the beach and special moments. They laugh together as they talk about waves crashing. Their problem-solving skills are helped as they talk about making sandcastles using wet sand and what would happen if dry sand was used.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a warm and enthusiastic approach with the children. The children have developed a strong bond with her and they settle well. Children are happy and access the resources and activities of their choice. This helps children become secure and confident in her home. Children behave well. They are polite and readily help with tasks, such as helping to prepare their own lunch. Routines are followed to meet children's individual care needs well. Children wash their own hands before mealtimes and enjoy fresh air and exercise daily. This helps to support learning about keeping themselves healthy. The childminder uses trips as opportunities to learn. For example, they visit local parks and playgroups where they learn about their local community. She provides good opportunities for children to explore the wider world, which help children learn about similarities and differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well from their starting points and acquiring the skills they need for future learning and school. All children gain good skills in communication and mathematics. They are showing they are confident and have good self-esteem. Children show they are motivated to learn and show a sense of curiosity as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482773 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 998244 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Stamford, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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Telephone number

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