Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2018 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 is organised and enthusiastic. She plans each day around the needs of the children. Children enjoy being in the setting and happily explore the available resources.  The childminder assesses children's development accurately and uses the information to plan and provide activities, which hold children's interest and help them to learn. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children are confident and well settled with the childminder. They have formed good relationships with her and each other.  The childminder has forged good relationships with parents. She regularly shares information about their children's learning and development and invites parents to share what they know about their child with her.  Children are safe in the setting. Babies can crawl freely and pull themselves up to stand safely. Toddlers can move around and choose their own toys and resources. Children

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This provision is good

enjoy being outside in the fresh air and playing with outdoor resources, which are suited to their age and stage of development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make full use of self-reflection and evaluation of her teaching, to accurately plan for her own professional development and to improve the provision for children.

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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

 make best use of reflection and evaluation, particularly of teaching, to target sharply, professional development and improvements in provision for children.

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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 during the inspection.  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 has undertaken recent training in child protection. She is confident and knows who to report to if she should have concerns about the children in her care. She is vigilant about children's safety. She uses risk assessments effectively to help her identify and remove any hazards. The childminder evaluates the activities that she provides for the children and can identify her main strengths and weaknesses. She forms good partnerships with other childcare groups and provision. For example, she is an active member of her local childminding support group and uses knowledge gained from her contacts to provide a broader range of activities for the children. She has made effective use of her qualifications to provide good care and learning opportunities for children that she cares for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an able teacher. She observes the children and makes regular assessments, which she uses effectively to decide what they need to learn next. She models new words for babies who are just learning to speak, as well as modelling simple sentences for older children. The childminder makes good use of activities to introduce mathematical language and ideas. For example, she helps children compare the sizes of the dinosaur's footprints in the sand. She uses a variety of questions and waits patiently for their responses. The childminder adjusts activities to ensure that all children can reach and take part, for instance, by putting them on a tray on the floor.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well in the setting. The childminder helps young toddlers to resolve any arguments over toys. She offers lots of praise and encouragement. The children readily go to her for comfort and support. They are also eager to explore the playroom and find their favourite toys. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals. She works closely with parents to provide foods suitable for the youngest children who are learning to feed themselves. The children are developing good physical skills. They can dig in the sand as well as explore bark and stones outside or propel bicycles and ride-on toys around the garden. Children are encouraged to respect each other and learn about differences. They learn about a variety of festivals throughout the year and find out about different food and cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children readily move from one development milestone to the next. The childminder uses children's interests effectively to engage them in different activities. For example, children's love of dinosaurs is used well to encourage them to make marks and draw and develop a love of books. Young children really enjoy exploring the texture of the sand, bark and stones, moving it around the tray and running it through their fingers. Children are learning to be independent. The childminder patiently encourages them to put on their boots and find their coats and hats ready to go outside. Children readily have a go at putting together simple puzzles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495299 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1031793 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Stamford, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

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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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