Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2017 20 May 2013

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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's personal, social and emotional development is encouraged through regular praise and reassurance. Children develop strong bonds and attachments with the childminder and demonstrate that they are happy and settled.  The childminder consistently obtains feedback about her setting from children and parents. This helps her to reflect on her practice and develop her ongoing evaluations.  Children have regular opportunities to extend their understanding of good hygiene and they develop effective self-care skills. The childminder is a good role model, supporting children to develop a strong understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder promotes effective strategies to engage children who speak English as an additional language. She uses picture cards and photos to support them in making independent choices. For example, during singing time children confidently choose from

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This provision is good

the picture cards available, deciding which song they want to sing.  Partnerships with other settings and professionals are effective. The childminder encourages regular communication with key staff to support young children. This enhances the transitions children make when moving on to their next stage of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not consistently adapt her adult-led activities so that young children can successfully complete them.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to strengthen children's counting skills.

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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

 adapt activities more effectively to provide appropriate challenge according to children's age and ability  enhance opportunities for children to further extend their skills in counting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Parents speak highly of the childminder and they work closely with her to support their children. The childminder shares information about children's progress with parents on a regular basis and she encourages them to extend their learning at home. For example, children take home a library book each week to enjoy with their parents. The childminder engages parents in daily communication and she encourages them to share their children's achievements from home. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder promotes children's safety, in and out of the home. She completes regular risk assessments and keeps up to date with safeguarding training. The childminder knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns about children in her care and she is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder undertakes regular training and research. This supports her to stay up to date with revised legislation and encourages her

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children and makes assessments of their development. She plans interesting and enjoyable activities to support children's next steps in their learning and she incorporates their interests successfully. For example, children play enthusiastically with a tray of natural items and dinosaurs. They explore how the different materials feel and the childminder helps them to describe the different textures, introducing words, such as 'crunchy' and 'rough'. She models language effectively and encourages young children to repeat her words. This is one teaching method that the childminder uses to support children's emerging vocabulary. Children's imaginative play is encouraged as they explore small-world figures. The childminder encourages children to think further, for example, she asks them open-ended questions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder is an effective role model and provides children with consistent boundaries. She supports children to learn right from wrong and promotes good opportunities for children to learn about the world around them, such as with a range of art and craft activities. Children's health and well-being are promoted well. The childminder provides them with a healthy, well-balanced diet of fresh food that includes a good range of fruit and vegetables. Children take part in regular outings. This provides good opportunities for them to have fresh air and exercise on a daily basis.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making effective progress in their learning given their starting points and capabilities and are acquiring the key skills they need for future learning. The childminder encourages children to work things out for themselves, such as when building towers with stacking cups. For example, she encourages children to identify which cup goes where. This motivates children and supports them to develop effective problem-solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380093 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1065238 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm on 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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