Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2017 28 June 2013

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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 behave very well. The childminder is a good role model for children. She spends time supporting children in their activities and praises them frequently during the day. Children are confident, happy and relaxed. They have developed close and secure attachments to the childminder.  The quality of teaching is very good. The childminder understands how children develop and progress. She accurately assesses their achievements and plans activities, effectively promoting children's individual next steps in learning.  The childminder effectively meets children's needs. She chooses to care for a very small number of children so that she can give them plenty of one-to-one attention. She encourages children to make their needs known and supports their routines well.  The childminder evaluates her provision well to help her identify and secure future improvements. This demonstrates her commitment to continually raising the quality of

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This provision is good

her provision.  The childminder actively encourages parents to be fully involved in their children's learning. She uses information they provide from home in her planning and assessment, which results in children receiving a consistent approach to learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always support children to pronounce words correctly when speaking.  Although the childminder ensures that she undertakes mandatory training, she has not fully considered looking at a broader range of early years practice to further expand her teaching knowledge and skills.

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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 effective support so that they learn to consistently pronounce words correctly  focus on a broader range of professional development opportunities to strengthen knowledge and extend the quality of teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's home is safe and secure and she is aware of her responsibilities to supervise children. Children's welfare is promoted effectively. The childminder keeps her knowledge about child protection and first aid up to date. Monitoring children's progress enables her to follow children's development and clearly see where any gaps are emerging. Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are very complimentary about the care and learning opportunities their children receive. For example, they value the regular discussions they have with the childminder about their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She uses her very good knowledge to promote children's play and help them achieve. Children are provided with a well-organised environment. They can independently access high quality, age-appropriate resources to support their learning. The childminder interacts well with children and helps them to extend their learning and think for themselves. Children are encouraged to count and are introduced to mathematical concepts. They recognise different shapes and identify colours from an early age. Children's interest in books is fostered well by the childminder. Babies look and listen with great interest. They explore different materials as the childminder helps them to feel textures in books and to press buttons to make sounds. This helps babies to develop their early understanding of technology.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder organises the play areas well and children are happy and settled in her care. The good use of space promotes children's learning, independence and developmental needs. Children's individual requirements are discussed with parents and are observed during settling-in sessions. This helps to plan children's next steps in learning and build on what they already know and can do well. From a young age, children are encouraged to show respect and concern for others, and to share and take their turn. The childminder boosts children's confidence and self-esteem with praise and reassurance. Children are well prepared emotionally for moving on to nursery and school. For example, they socialise with other adults and children at groups. Children's good health is promoted well. They eat healthy food, are physically active and enjoy a variety of experiences outdoors. Children practise fire drill and regular checks of the premises ensure that areas

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

are suitably maintained. There are good arrangements in place to ensure smooth transitions when children move on to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make very good progress across all areas of their learning and development. The childminder takes effective steps to monitor children's progress. Children listen, concentrate and follow instructions well. They show that they are confident and demonstrate their growing independence. Children are eager and they develop good social skills. They communicate well and show their interest and engagement in a wide range of activities that the childminder provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457978 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1066606 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Lincoln. She operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions are on Tuesday from 3pm to 7pm and Wednesday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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