Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2017 11 March 2015

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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 maintains effective working partnerships with other early years providers. She engages in a two-way flow of information which helps provide a consistent approach to children's learning and care.  The childminder strives to consistently raise the standards of her provision. She thinks about what she does and how to improve the service she provides. She involves parents and children in her future plans for improvement.  The childminder plans for children's next steps in learning based on their achievements and what they need to know next. This means that children benefit from planning that is targeted and informed.  The childminder is a positive role model. She reminds children to be polite and respectful towards others. As a result, behaviour is good.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment. She knows each child well and ensures that children's care needs are swiftly met. For example, nappies are changed

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This provision is good

without delay and food and drinks are frequently offered. This ensures that children feel cared for and are able to learn effectively and without distraction.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage children to think for themselves to help them develop really strong problem-solving 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

 increase opportunities for children to develop excellent thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a planned activity and discussed this with the childminder.  The inspector toured the premises. She sampled relevant records and documents, including children's information.  The inspector checked safeguarding procedures and looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents provided on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the indicators that children may be at risk from harm from different behaviour and views. She has attended child protection training and understands the procedures she must follow to report any child welfare concerns she may have. The childminder is committed to continued professional development. She attends regular training which ensures that children benefit from knowledge that is current. The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's progress to monitor their stages of development. Parents comment through written testimonials that they appreciate the methods of communication she uses and value her service greatly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder uses various teaching strategies to motivate children to learn. For example, she demonstrates, listens carefully and follows children's interests. This means that children's learning is supported well. The childminder provides a range of good quality resources that stimulates and encourages children's interest and imagination. As a result, they enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. Children's mathematical knowledge is extended as they explore puzzle shapes. They enjoy craft activities and talk to the childminder about how they will show their parents what they have made. This demonstrates that children feel able to express themselves and are proud of their efforts. Children learn to manipulate scissors during planned activities and enjoy looking at fictional books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from the childminder's positive interaction. She is nurturing and supports children's self-esteem when she praises and encourages them. Children learn about healthy eating. They grow and eat vegetables in the childminder's purpose-built vegetable area. Children are actively engaged in their physical play and are given daily opportunities to practise their physical skills. They learn to balance as they play on the seesaw and ride- on toys in the childminder's garden. Children trust the childminder because they have built solid relationships with her. They giggle as the childminder gently sweeps them up into the air and back down to play on the slide.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress towards the early learning goals in relation to their starting points. They develop skills that will help them when it is time to make the move on to full-time education. For example, they learn to recognise and write their own name. Children learn about number sequencing and sing counting songs. They are confident in their interactions with the childminder and busily explore her home. Children are keen explorers and enjoy their time playing outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY368900 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1093330 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Waddington, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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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