Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2017 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 childminder has effective systems to monitor children's progress and she plans according to their interests and levels of development. Any gaps identified in children's learning close quickly. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder develops caring, positive relationships with children. They are confident, happy and secure, and motivated to explore new experiences.  The childminder effectively increases her professional development. For example, she completes many training courses and attends local authority conferences, to help improve outcomes for children.  The childminder works effectively with parents to enhance children's learning. For instance, she fully involves them in their child's learning, such as making suggestions for activities to complete at home. She uses relevant online programmes to communicate with parents and share important information, policies and records.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to explore their creative ideas to help extend their learning.  The childminder does not make the best of opportunities to support children's awareness of wider society.

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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

 review and improve the range of creative play opportunities provided to further challenge children's learning to the fullest extent  explore wider opportunities to introduce children to differences and similarities in the wider community to extend their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed younger children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the parents at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of records, including children's details, learning records, insurance and other relevant documentation.  The inspector looked at parts of the house used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed children's play with the childminder and discussed children's learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to identify any signs that may indicate a concern about a child's welfare and the reporting procedure. She knows to follow safeguarding procedures if an allegation is made against her and to notify Ofsted. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her premises and ensures children are safe when walking to school. The childminder uses effective behaviour management strategies to support children's care and safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively observes and assesses children's leaning and uses this information to plan for their next steps in learning. She supports children's physical skills well. For example, they enjoy kicking a ball and squat with steadiness to dig using small shovels. The childminder helps children to develop the social and emotional skills effectively. For instance, they gain confidence to explore the garden, but 'check-in' with the childminder when needed. They want to do things independently, such as selecting play resources. The childminder supports children's language development well. For example, they listen with interest to the noises and words the childminder uses when reading a story. They put two words together and copy familiar expressions as they quickly learn new words. The childminder encourages children to develop their early literacy skills well. For instance, they use chalks to make marks on the ground and handle

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

books and printed material with interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to manage their feelings and they are well behaved. For instance, they understand that some actions can harm or hurt others. They cooperate with daily routines. For example, they take their shoes off when coming inside, wash their hands before eating and settle easily to sleep when they are tired. The childminder supports children to be independent. For instance, they learn to hold their cup with both hands without spilling. Children enjoy trying new foods and drinks. The childminder helps children to be aware of their personal safety. For example, they can stop themselves from doing things they should not do, such as running too fast outside or throwing toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including school. For example, they develop an awareness of numbers through actions songs. They organise and sort items, such as putting away the play figures and the footballs together. Children concentrate well on activities, such as filling and emptying containers of rice into the large tray, and play sociably with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486405 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1004317 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Abbey Wood, in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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