Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 January 2018 30 July 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 has good systems to monitor children's progress, so that any emerging gaps in their learning can be identified and quickly addressed.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder now exchanges information regularly and encourages parents to contribute to their children's learning and development at home.  The childminder provides a welcoming home-from-home environment. She is knowledgeable about children's individual care needs. This helps her to effectively support children to feel secure and valued.  The quality of teaching is good overall. The childminder makes regular observations of what children can do and identifies what they need to learn next. This information is effectively used to plan activities and extend children's learning.  The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively and has clear consistent boundaries. She is a good role model who is always calm, friendly and polite towards

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This provision is good

children. She teaches them to share and take turns, and to be respectful to each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not target her professional development precisely enough to focus the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not consistently support children to pronounce words correctly when speaking.

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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

 explore professional development opportunities to help raise the standard of teaching to an even higher level  support children to pronounce words correctly when speaking.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of 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 a number of discussions with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with current child protection matters. She knows what action she must take if she has a concern about a child's welfare. All necessary steps are taken to keep children safe. Risk assessments for the premises help to ensure the environment is safe for children to learn and explore. The childminder talks to parents and children, and gains their views about the service she provides. She uses this information to plan improvements and activities that will enhance the experiences children receive. Parents comment positively on the range of activities, children's progress and opportunities for them to interact with others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively uses her observations and assessments, and information from parents to establish the next stage in children's learning. She provides resources that link to their interests and inspires their imagination. Children initiate many play and learning activities and make decisions on how these should evolve. This supports children in their purposeful play and continuous learning. In a 'messy play activity', children explore early mathematical ideas through comparing quantities of oats and pasta. They learn new vocabulary about size and shapes, and talk about containers being full and half-full. Children enjoy sharing books and singing songs, developing their early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to help establish children's starting points and their next steps in learning. She offers a gradual settling-in process and finds out about their interests and routines to promote continuity of care. Children quickly develop a sense of belonging and feel secure in their surroundings. The childminder displays children's artwork so that they know that it is valued. In addition, she creates cosy and attractive areas where children can share a story or immerse themselves in role-play activities. Children's good health is promoted well. Physical play equipment challenges children at different stages of development effectively. They are physically active indoors and outdoors each day. Children eat healthy meals and snacks they help to prepare. The childminder teaches children to learn about other faiths and cultures to develop their understanding of the wider world. Children put their toys away carefully while

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

enthusiastically singing the 'tidy-up song'.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and are prepared well for the next stage in their learning. They become increasingly independent and demonstrate a good understanding of routines and the expectations regarding their behaviour. Children are inquisitive, motivated and eager to learn. They have a can-do attitude and will try new experiences. Children are encouraged to count as they play and use mathematical vocabulary. They have opportunities to meet with other children of a similar age and develop their social skills. All children are acquiring the necessary skills for their future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470623 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1105614 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Skellingthorpe, Lincoln. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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