Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2017 8 January 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 provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children build warm and trusting relationships with the childminder.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She gives children lots of praise and encouragement, and they behave very well. Children learn to share, take turns and be kind to one another.  Overall, the quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She uses her knowledge of how young children learn to help them make good progress.  The childminder evaluates her practice well, taking into account the views of children and parents. This helps her develop and improve her practice. For example, she has recently changed how toys and resources are stored so that children can independently access them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder shares information with parents about their children's progress. However, the two-way exchange of information is not yet fully effective in sharing information about children's achievements from home.  On a small number of occasions, the childminder does not allow children to express and follow their own preferences and interests.

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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

 build on the already good partnerships with parents to promote an even more effective sharing of information about children's learning  encourage children to consistently express their own preferences and interests during play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding children’s welfare. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development and sampled their records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the process to follow if she has a concern about the welfare of any children in her care. She completes regular risk assessments to identify and minimise any hazards which helps to keep children safe. She tracks children's progress effectively and identifies emerging gaps in their learning so that these can be addressed. A wide range of policies and procedures underpins the efficient running of the childminder's services and these are shared with parents. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date through training and sharing information with other childcare professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have independent access to a good range of age-appropriate resources and equipment. This helps children to be motivated and eager to learn. The childminder observes children as they play. She assesses their development and identifies their next steps for learning. The childminder plans experiences to build upon children's existing skills. She uses her teaching skills very well to encourage children's communication and language development. For example, younger children enthusiastically take part in a card recognition game, naming the pictures. The childminder actively listens and extends children’s learning. For instance, they play with a toy farmyard and the childminder encourages children as they sing a traditional nursery rhyme together. Children's mathematical development is supported well by the childminder. They build brick towers and talk about who has made the tallest tower. Younger children are beginning to show

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

interest in numbers as they, with the childminder's support, count the number of bricks they have used to build their towers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure emotional attachments and positive relationships with the childminder. They settle quickly into the setting as they hang up their own coats and choose their own activities. Children's good health and well-being are successfully promoted. They learn about good hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and participate in a variety of physical activities. For instance, they visit a local park regularly and use the large equipment to climb and play on. This helps their physical development. Children are beginning to learn about the wider world as they walk around the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Children gain good skills that prepare them well for future learning and their move to nursery or school. They play games and learn how to take turns fairly. They show they are becoming increasingly independent and are growing in their self-confidence. For example, they choose what they want to play with and access toys without help. Children follow instructions well. They are keen to help tidy up toys and the childminder offers praise as they complete tasks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427031 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1094820 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Ruskington, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded 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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