Childminder 208740

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 March 2018 22 June 2015

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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 develops caring relationships with the children. She has high expectations of behaviour. Children form firm friendships and older children delight in helping younger children in their play.  The quality of teaching is strong. The childminder skilfully identifies children's next steps in learning. She plans activities based on her good knowledge of their needs and interests. Children are eager to learn and have fun while developing new skills.  The childminder builds good relationships with parents. They report that she keeps them well informed about their children's progress and the activities she provides. Parents are happy with the care and support the childminder offers.  The childminder maintains a safe environment and uses risk assessments effectively to help protect children from harm. Children benefit from a stimulating environment which takes into account their interests and ideas. This helps them stay engaged in

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus her professional development opportunities on enhancing the quality of her teaching, to extend children's experiences to an outstanding 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

 focus professional development to build on the already good teaching and enhance children's experiences even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding. She talked to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development, sampled their records and looked at the planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of their comments on letters obtained by the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder can identify signs that would give her cause for concern about a child's welfare. She knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities to ensure that children are protected. The childminder monitors the progress that children make to quickly identify any gaps in their learning, so these can be addressed. She suitably evaluates her practice, taking into account the views of parents and children. For example, the childminder has developed how she shares ideas with parents to help them support their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observations and assessments effectively to monitor children's development and help them achieve the next steps in their learning. She supports children to develop their early communication and speaking skills well. For example, younger children learn new words as the childminder models them sensitively so that they can repeat them. Children's writing skills are encouraged. This is helped as they have fun jumping onto alphabet tiles as they spell out their names and then make posters of them. Children's mathematical development is supported well. For instance, they enjoy weighing and measuring ingredients to make cakes and decorate them. Children show good control as they manoeuvre go-karts and scooters around each other. This also helps their physical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The home is warm and welcoming to children and features displays of their artwork, which helps give them a sense of belonging. Flexible settling-in procedures help new children to become familiar with the childminder quickly. She gets to know them before they start with her, so she can put into place any requirements they have. Children behave well and are polite, using good manners without prompt. They learn to take turns and share equipment. The childminder regularly praises children, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. She makes sure that children have the opportunity to be active in the fresh air each day. For example, they go for walks or play in the garden. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. This is helped as the childminder provides healthy snacks and meals and uses these times to teach them about what makes a balanced diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They acquire the key skills to support their future learning and eventual move on to school. Children are eager to explore their own ideas. They are very imaginative and enjoy acting out familiar roles, such as using the playhouse as a restaurant. They use language well to introduce a storyline into their play. Children develop independence and self-care skills well. For instance, they put on their own coats and boots to play outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208740 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1089978 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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