Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 2017 24 November 2014

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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 supports children's communication and language skills successfully. Young children are confident and speak very well. The childminder values children's views and responds appropriately.  The childminder offers good settling-in sessions when children first start. This helps children and families to get to know her. The childminder finds out information from parents about children's interests and care routines and supports these well.  Children demonstrate a close emotional attachment to the childminder. They show that they have a sense of belonging in her home and freely explore the environment. Children select toys and resources independently to support their interests.  The childminder accurately completes the progress check for children between the ages of two- and three-years-old and shares this with parents. This helps parents to know children's levels of learning.  The childminder helps children to be ready for their move on to school. She talks to

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This provision is good

children about the changes they will face. She provides them with opportunities to recognise letters of the alphabet and to write their name.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not evaluate her practice enough to help raise the quality of her provision to the highest level.  The childminder's professional development is not precisely targeted at strengthening her teaching practice so that it reaches an outstanding level.

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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

 strengthen self-evaluation to help identify and raise the quality of provision to an even higher level  make the most of professional development opportunities that further enhance teaching practice and support children's rapid progress.

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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 observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held 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.  The inspector took account of the view of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder helps children to learn about how to keep themselves safe. She talks to them about crossing the road safely when walking in the street. Children learn how to evacuate the childminder's home in an emergency. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends child protection training. She knows the signs that may suggest a child is at risk of harm and where to report concerns about children's safety and welfare. The childminder assesses her home for potential dangers and removes these before children arrive. Parents comment positively about the childminder and say that she is professional, trust worthy, kind and caring. Overall, the childminder reflects well on her practice and improves her knowledge to help maintain good outcomes for the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder talks to parents daily when they collect their child. She shares information with them about children's interests and activities that they have enjoyed during the day. The childminder provides parents with ideas about activities they can do with their children at home, such as encouraging their child to use scissors safely. The childminder observes children as they play and monitors the progress they make closely. She identifies what children need to learn next and provides them with good opportunities to extend their learning. As children roll and manipulate dough, the childminder talks to them about the colour of the dough. She helps children to understand mathematical language such as 'longer' and 'flat' when they roll out dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides opportunities for children to grow tomatoes and potatoes in her garden and talks to them about how food grows. She gives children opportunities to bake and encourages them to try a range of different foods. The childminder ensures that children receive daily fresh air and physical exercise. She promotes children's independence and encourages them to peel their orange and to wash their hands prior to eating. She asks young children to put on their shoes before going outdoors. The childminder helps children to learn about their local community. For example, she takes them to toddler groups to socialise and mix with other children. Children learn to share and take turns and demonstrate positive behaviour. The childminder regularly takes children to the local park and children say that they like going on the 'swings'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and enjoy playing with the childminder. They develop good problem-solving skills. Children negotiate how train track pieces fit together and make decisions about the layout of the track. They complete jigsaw puzzles and explore which way to turn around the pieces to make them fit together. Children confidently talk about their interests and say that a digger has two wheels, using numbers in their play well. Children enjoy kicking balls in the garden, helping to develop their physical skills. They make good progress from their starting points in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208810 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1103157 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Bracebridge Heath. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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