Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 March 2018 18 September 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The well-qualified childminder's dedication and commitment to promoting children's emotional well-being and resilience is highly evident. She understands each child's individual circumstances in detail. She is highly adept at recognising the subtle signs that indicate a child requires specific emotional support.  Children's progress is accurately monitored and any gaps in their learning or development are promptly addressed. All children make good progress in relation to their starting points, including those for who the childminder receives funding. They develop the skills they need to be independent in their thoughts and actions.  Children display pride when their achievements are celebrated by the childminder and her assistants. They smile and clearly revel in the positive attention they receive when they are praised and cheered. Children's self-esteem is expertly elevated and they develop a positive sense of themselves and their value as unique individuals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently help children to concentrate and fully benefit from all the activities, due to background noise which occasionally distracts them.  The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to promote children's understanding of counting in sequence and capacity, to further encourage their mathematical 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

 minimise background noise and distractions so that children remain fully engaged and focused in their activities  make best use of all unplanned opportunities that arise to further enhance children's understanding of mathematics, so they are supported to make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held various discussions with the childminder and her assistants. She looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and evidence of the suitability of individuals living and working on the premises.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on learning, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and plans for continuous improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written feedback and through discussion.  The inspector interacted with children at suitable times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the procedure she must follow in the event that she has concerns for a child's welfare. She reflects on her service and considers the views of parents when making plans for continuous improvement. The childminder and her assistants regularly update their knowledge of safeguarding through a programme of continued professional development. This means that children benefit from knowledge that is up to date. The childminder monitors her assistants' practice effectively through ongoing supervision. The childminder has established secure working relationships with relevant professionals and parents. Parents comment that they are grateful for all that she does and her efforts to educate and care for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants promote children's communication and language skills well. For example, they use skilful questioning, discussions and songs to encourage children to use their voices. Children are motivated to learn and explore the childminder's home. They confidently make marks using their fingers dipped in paint and describe the sensation of paint on their hands. Older children describe the colours they mix and how a rainbow is made. Children enthusiastically play with musical instruments, such as castanets and toy guitars. They enjoy imitating an assistant as he plays a guitar.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop an extremely good sense of belonging and they are captivated as they learn about people and communities. An assistant lifts them up to look over a perimeter fence and they excitedly wave at passers-by. They clearly enjoy the thrill of impromptu social interaction. The childminder teaches children how to recognise and acknowledge their feelings and how to channel their energy in a positive way. Even very young children show high levels of compassion and a loving nature towards each other. Children's health and well-being is enhanced through high-quality care practices. They enjoy nutritious snacks and their personal care needs are addressed swiftly, hygienically and maintain children's dignity. Children enjoy regular opportunities to experience highly stimulating physical play activities in the childminder's well-resourced garden. They are fascinated as they roll balls along a purpose-built angled chute made from guttering. Children ride

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

wooden bikes that promote the skills they need for balance.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn the skills they need for when the time comes for them to eventually start school. They learn to put on their own shoes, feed themselves independently and take an interest in books, rhyme and song. They are polite, extremely caring and well-mannered, use their imaginations and explore the environment with confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439111 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1105381 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 18 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Gainsborough. She works Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with two assistants, one of whom has a childcare qualification at level 4. She receives funding to provide free early education for three-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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