Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 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

 Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-esteem when they are with the childminder. They are articulate communicators, at ease in their surroundings.  The childminder and her assistant work closely together and make a strong and effective team. They plan and provide a wide range of activities for children based on their knowledge of children's interests and developmental needs.  Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and assistant. They are confident to explore the environment, playing with toys of their choice.  The childminder is a very good teacher who uses her skills to make learning fun. She is enthusiastic and energetic, and children respond very well to her.  Children's behaviour is very good and their achievements are praised highly by the childminder. They learn to share and take turns with each other and the childminder supports this well, encouraging children to resolve any problems themselves by thinking

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This provision is good

of practical solutions.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents to meet all children's individual needs to a high standard. She communicates effectively with parents, which ensures they have a good overview of their children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, children become slightly restless as they spend too much time waiting while the childminder and assistant set up activities.  Although babies are fully included at all times, the childminder does not always put enough thought into how babies can participate fully in all activities in different ways.

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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

 minimise the amount of time children have to wait before they can take part in a range of activities to make learning more exciting and varied  consider the different ways that babies can be involved when planning activities for older children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home used by children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector completed two joint observations with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, assistant and children during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to a parent and viewed written feedback from other 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 is clear on her responsibilities regarding child protection and knows the action she must take if she has any concerns about a child in her care. She ensures all assistants are suitable to work with children. The environment is safe and the childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children. The childminder has started to use the views of parents to evaluate the quality of her setting. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They comment that their children are very happy and they feel well informed. The childminder is well qualified and regularly accesses training. She supports her assistant's professional development well, guiding and mentoring him. This has a positive impact on the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses children's progress and uses this information to help her plan what they need to learn next. She knows each child very well and puts great effort into planning fun, sensory activities. Children's communication, language and literacy skills are promoted as they go hunting for 'Star Bear', the setting's bear. The childminder reads a story about a bear, making it exciting and building up the anticipation for children. Children go outdoors and have to walk through many different materials, such as feathers, rice, foam, water and cereal in their hunt for the bear. Children describe the sensations they feel on their feet as 'soft', 'fluffy', 'crunchy' and 'tickly'. They look out for numbers and other objects as they go on their hunt. This activity has been carefully planned by the childminder to cover all areas of learning in a fun and interactive way.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's good health is promoted. The childminder encourages healthy packed lunches and she prompts children to eat their sandwiches and fruit before their treat items. They learn to manage their own hygiene as they wash their hands after using the toilet and before meals. Children have daily access to outdoor play in the garden and on trips in the local area. They learn to keep themselves safe in the sun as they wear hats and the childminder applies sun cream on them. The childminder and assistant form close bonds with children, which helps them to feel safe. Babies are reassured with plenty of cuddles and the childminder includes the older children in caring for the babies and making sure they are okay. The childminder follows parents' wishes regarding babies sleeping and feeding routines to offer continuity of care and familiarity for babies.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development based on their individual starting points. Children's mathematical and physical development is promoted well. They excitedly engage in an activity where they wrap their feet in bubble wrap and make colourful footprints on a large sheet of paper. They describe this activity as 'awesome', children are having fun as they learn. Children are supported well by the childminder for when they move on to pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488058 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1012216 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in North Hykeham, Lincoln. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4. She works with an assistant on a regular basis. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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