Pell, Melissa Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2016 12 October 2012

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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 make good progress in their learning. The childminder observes and assesses children's progress. She plans a wide range of appropriate activities and resources based on the children's interests and development needs.  Children benefit from being cared for in a warm and welcoming family home. They form close bonds with the childminder, fostering their sense of security.  Children display high levels of self-esteem. The childminder praises their good behaviour and achievements. This boosts children's confidence and supports them emotionally to be ready for when they start school.  The childminder works well in partnership with other settings children attend. She shares information with them and uses it to ensure consistency in learning and to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not focused her professional development well enough to raise the quality of her teaching to an excellent standard. This means children are not achieving at the highest possible levels.  The childminder does not always include parents fully in her assessments of children's progress when they first start. She does not always gain enough information to ensure her planning is focused on supporting children to make the best possible progress in relation to their starting points.

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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

 build on the arrangements for professional development to focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to an outstanding level  obtain even more information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start at the setting, in order to plan more accurately for their learning from the outset.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector accompanied the childminder on a walk to the local nursery.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  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 read testimonials from parents to take their views into consideration.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps herself up to date with any changes in the Local Safeguarding Children Board through training and reading. She knows the signs of abuse and neglect to look out for and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder puts time and effort into her setting. She is conscientious and sets high standards for herself and the children. The childminder is good at reflecting on her practice and identifying areas for improvement. She attends regular training courses and accesses online training. This ensures she keeps abreast of current good practice and has a positive impact on the quality of teaching and children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a solid knowledge and understanding of child development and how young children learn. She uses this to support children's learning and development. The childminder promotes communication and language skills through giving children lots of opportunities to talk. She asks them questions to make them think and she values their ideas and opinions. The childminder provides activities and resources which cover all areas of learning. She takes children to different groups, play areas and a local farm. These outings give children an appreciation of their local community and the chance to socialise with other adults and children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They confidently select the resources of their choice from the playroom. Children play together, take turns in activities and share their toys. They learn the importance of being kind and respecting one another. Children's health and well-being are promoted. They benefit from spending time in a clean, hygienic and safe home. The childminder keeps the dogs separately to ensure children's health and safety. Children learn about keeping healthy through regular handwashing before eating and after messy play. The childminder encourages parents to provide healthy choices in children's packed lunches.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress based on their age and stage of development. They take pride in their achievements, want to have a go at new activities and are motivated to learn. Children enjoy messy play. They explore an activity of coloured spaghetti for a prolonged time. They concentrate well and are focused in their play. Children learn about colours, numbers, quantities and textures. Children's physical development is supported well as they use their hands and a variety of utensils to play with the spaghetti. Children are learning the skills they need for when they start school through the play opportunities the childminder provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426448 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1059909 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Lincoln. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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