Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 February 2018 27 November 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

 Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They are happy, settled and confident in her care. Children seek comfort and reassurance when needed, and the childminder offers them lots of praise and encouragement. This helps to support children's emotional well-being and self-esteem.  Children have access to a wide range of activities and experiences. They are motivated and interested in learning and develop a variety of skills as the childminder plays alongside them.  The childminder frequently shares information with parents about their children's development. This enables them to devise ways to work together consistently to support children.  The childminder uses self-evaluation well to identify and address areas for improvement. For instance, she is currently developing the outdoor area to offer more learning opportunities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain enough information from parents about their children's abilities when they join her setting, to help her plan suitably challenging activities for them from the start.  The childminder does not focus sharply enough on her professional development to raise the quality of her provision to the highest possible level.

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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

 gain more information from parents about their children's capabilities when they start attending and use this information to inform planning of activities  focus professional development to build on the already good teaching to extend children's experiences even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the documents available, including children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion with a parent and written feedback provided by the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her methods for self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures and is confident about what to do if she has concerns about a child. She assesses her home to identify and minimise risks to keep children safe. The childminder monitors children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning, so these can be addressed. A good range of policies and procedures underpin the efficient running of her setting. She evaluates her practice to improve outcomes for children taking into account the views of parents and children. For example, she is currently developing an area in her garden to offer more learning opportunities in all weathers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes observations of the children and uses these well to identify their next steps in learning. She skilfully involves herself in children's play and interacts well with them. For instance, they excitedly take part in threading games, taking turns and encouraging each other to find particular items to thread. This also helps to develop their fine motor skills. The childminder supports children's language and communication development well. She interacts sensitively with children using a range of activities to help children's listening and speaking skills. For example, she models words and children copy the pronunciations as they talk about shapes and colours. She actively listens as children are keen to talk about the drawings they have made.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly into the setting. They go straight to their play of choice from a wide range of activities and resources. The childminder is a good role model and children behave well. They develop a good understanding of sharing with their peers and older children take delight in helping younger children. For example, they share toys and involve younger children in their games without prompt. They are physically active and experience plenty of fresh air as they play in the childminder's garden or go on visits local parks and shops. The childminder helps children to learn about other faiths and cultures through a variety of ways, including books, toys and planned activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and development. They engage in chosen activities and demonstrate good concentration skills. For example, children persevere as they complete age appropriate jigsaws. Children are polite to visitors and talk to them confidently and with ease. They gain skills and attitudes needed for the next stage in their learning and are well prepared for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY260016 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1104078 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Holbeach, Lincolnshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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