Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 October 2016 15 March 2016

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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 made significant changes in her practice since her last inspection. She is proactive in seeking help and guidance from the local authority. This has helped her to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder creates a warm, welcoming and homely atmosphere. Children are content and enjoy their time at the setting. This helps to successfully foster their emotional well-being.  Children play and learn in a safe and secure environment. The childminder regularly risk assesses the premises to enable her to identify and minimise any potential hazards.  The childminder engages parents well and good partnerships are evident. Parents speak highly of the care and learning that she provides to their children. They are regularly updated on their child's development and feel that their views are welcomed.  The childminder encourages children to value and respect each other. Children enjoy

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This provision is good

celebrating festivals of different faiths and learning about the customs and beliefs of others.  Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported. The childminder introduces new words to extend children's vocabulary. Children confidently use these new words in context.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's evaluation of teaching and her support for her assistant are not thorough enough to help them both develop an expert knowledge of teaching and learning that secures excellent outcomes for all children.

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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

 strengthen the evaluation of teaching and professional development arrangements, in order to gain a highly developed knowledge of teaching and learning that increases the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and evaluated the teaching that took place.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, assistant childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation, risk assessments, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant know how to identify children who may be at risk of harm or abuse. They know the steps to take to help keep children safe and well protected. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, she practises fire procedures with them. The childminder uses self-evaluation to highlight some current strengths and areas for future development. Parents and children are encouraged to give their views and opinions to help drive continuous improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents contribute to initial assessments when their child starts at the setting. This helps the childminder to promptly plan for children's interests and next steps in learning. Ongoing assessments are used to monitor children's progress to ensure each child is achieving well in all areas of learning. Children show concentration and enjoy using their imagination as they play with the role play animals. The childminder seizes opportunities to extend children's learning further as she plays alongside them. Children enjoy sharing their knowledge about the animals that they are playing with. The childminder supports children in developing a good knowledge of rhymes from an early age. Children take part enthusiastically. They use props and complete the actions for familiar songs. Babies are cared for in a relaxed and calm atmosphere. They develop their confidence and their physical skills as they explore the environment. They enjoy exploring sensory resources

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

suitable for their age, with support and encouragement from the childminder and her assistant.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Settling-in procedures are effective and support children and their families to feel comfortable and have confidence in the childminder's care. The childminder uses consistent praise to help enhance children's self-esteem and self-assurance. The childminder promotes children's physical health and well-being. She offers freshly cooked and nutritious meals and snacks. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical activities each day. They enjoy playing in the childminder's garden. Outings to places, such as local parks and the seaside widen children's experiences and help children to gain an understanding of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and acquire the necessary skills needed in readiness for school. Children are keen to explore and are enthusiastic about trying new activities. Children learn about aspects of the wider world and other cultures. They develop their writing skills and show a particular interest in books. They learn how to master new mathematical skills, showing their enjoyment in counting and matching items. Children learn to use good manners, to share, take turns and cooperate with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478025 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1058591 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She lives in Grantham, Lincolnshire. The childminder operates her provision from 7am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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