Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 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

 The childminder has made a good start to her childminding business. She shows a desire to improve her skills and knowledge through training and continuous professional development opportunities. This has a positive impact on the outcomes for children.  On the whole, teaching is very strong. The childminder demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm to join in with children's play. She follows their interests and nothing is too much trouble when children ask for games and explore the resources.  The childminder is kind and caring with the children and has a good relationship with them. Children constantly involve the childminder in their play. This demonstrates a sense of emotional well-being and security.  The childminder organises space and resources well. This helps children develop independence in their learning and they choose freely from a wide range of toys and activities.  The childminder is a good role model she gives children regular praise and

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This provision is good

encouragement. This contributes to their self-esteem and self-confidence. Children use good manners and play well with their friends.  The childminder has well-established relationships with the parents. She keeps them up to date with their children's progress by talking to them daily and using online diaries. Parents regularly contribute to the online learning records. This helps to maintain continuity of care between home and the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to process their thoughts and answer her questions.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to respond to questions, in order to help develop and extend their thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of safeguarding procedures up to date. She knows what she must do if she has a concern about a child in her care. The childminder checks the environment regularly to ensure she keeps it clean and safe for children. The childminder networks with other childminding colleagues and she uses the internet as a source of research. This helps her to keep her knowledge of current practice up to date. She speaks to parents to find out what is working well and any areas she might be able to improve. This demonstrates a good capacity to improve. The childminder completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years and shares this with parents and health professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder talks to parents about what children know and can do when they start in her care. She uses this to establish clear starting points for children's learning. The childminder knows the children well and provides a good range of play experiences to aid their learning. The childminder takes the children on outings to a local toddler group. This helps them to learn to socialise with children of a similar age. Children choose a 'monkey' balancing game to play. The childminder uses this opportunity to teach and encourage different skills, such as hand-to-eye coordination, turn taking and counting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have plenty of opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise. They enjoy time spent in the garden and trips to the local park. The childminder keeps children safe in her home. She keeps them under close supervision and makes regular checks on babies who are asleep. The childminder helps children learn how to be safe while still allowing them to take manageable risks. When children say they want to come down the slide on their front, she suggests, 'Feet first then, not head first'. Furthermore, the walk to school provides the opportunity to learn about road safety. Children tidy up their toys before they get something else out. This helps them to learn to care for the environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress from their starting points and demonstrate very good progress in mathematics and making relationships. Children's self-care skills develop well. They communicate when they need to use the toilet and do so independently. Children use brushes and sponges to create their own artwork. They explore the texture between their fingers, mix colours and delight as another colour appears. This helps to develop their creativity and early writing skills. Children are beginning to develop the skills and knowledge they will need when they are ready to move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488561 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1010371 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 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 and lives in Eagle, near Lincoln. She operates all year round from 8.30am 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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