Childminder, Out-of school day care in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 January 2018 15 December 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 assesses risks in her home. This helps her to identify and minimise hazards to children's safety effectively.  The childminder gathers information from parents about children's prior abilities when they first start attending. This helps her to plan for children's learning accurately, right from the beginning of their placement.  The childminder promotes positive behaviour and praises children's achievements. This helps to raise their sense of self-esteem and confidence.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She shares information with them about children's learning daily and how they can continue to support this at home. She also talks to them about behaviour management strategies and promotes consistency in helping children to manage their toileting needs.  The childminder provides a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated learning. Children make good progress, are motivated to learn and become quickly engaged.

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This provision is good

 The childminder helps children to learn about diversity. She talks to them about how their words affect others, disabilities and the importance of treating people as equals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not extend challenges further for children, to help build as far as possible on their learning.

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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

 provide children with further challenge to reinforce their learning and help them to make more 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 evaluation 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 views of parents through discussions and reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses safety equipment in her home and car to keep children safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended child protection training and knows how to report any concerns regarding children's safety and welfare. She takes children to toddler groups at a local school, where they meet teachers and have opportunities to become familiar with the school environment. The childminder shares information about children's abilities with school staff when children move on. Teachers are invited to come into her home to see children and get to know them prior to starting. This helps children to manage the changes they will face. The childminder evaluates the provision she offers for children. Recent changes to her home have increased opportunities for children to develop their independence.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and monitors children's progress. This helps her to identify how to support children well in their learning. She helps young children to understand that things are still present when they cannot be seen. For example, she hides objects in her hands and asks children, 'Where have they gone?' Children laugh and enjoy the close contact with her. The childminder encourages older children to develop their understanding of numbers. For example, she helps them to recognise and match numerals that are the same. The childminder attends training courses to help her support children in readiness for their move on to school. She promotes their self-care skills and independence effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a healthy range of snacks. Children sit together to eat and know the routine of the day. They give the childminder good eye contact and demonstrate that they feel emotionally secure. Older children openly show their affection and give the childminder a cuddle. The childminder asks parents to provide pictures of family members and pets. Children sometimes carry these around for reassurance and comfort, particularly when they first start. The childminder helps children to learn about their local community. She takes them to toddler groups to give them opportunities to mix with other children and develop their social skills. The childminder takes them to the local park and soft-play centres to help develop their physical skills further.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are excited to learn and enjoy the interaction they have with the childminder. They make good progress in their learning. Children are confident communicators, demonstrate good listening skills and follow instructions. Younger children put toy phones to their ear, showing their imagination. Children explore through using their senses. For instance, they let rice run through their fingers and use scoops and containers to measure and pour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395613 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1104989 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Lincoln. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except during bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education places 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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