Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2018 1 April 2015

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder is experienced and knowledgeable. She has a positive attitude to providing good-quality childcare for children and their families. The childminder recognises what she does well and identifies actions for future development.  The childminder places high priority on helping children to develop an understanding of the world. Children benefit greatly from the excellent range of outings the childminder takes them on. For example, they visit the cinema, toddler groups, go on the train and bus and explore the natural world while day camping.  The childminder provides a homely and welcoming environment. She is nurturing in her manner and promotes children's self-esteem well. This contributes well to the exceptionally secure emotional attachments the children build with the childminder.  The environment is well laid out and the childminder provides a good range of resources which is easily accessible. She ensures she offers plenty of choice for

p.1

This provision is good

children, helping them to make independent choices in their play.  Parents offer extremely complimentary comments about the childminder's service. They remark on how well she meets their children's care needs and about the high-quality activities she provides.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not fully promote children's deeper thinking about how they can solve problems that they encounter.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 focus even more precisely on supporting pre-school children to think deeply about what they are doing and how they can solve problems that they encounter.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 several 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.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures she has up-to- date information to help keep children safe. She knows the procedure she must follow if she has concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder completes all mandatory training and holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. She demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to keeping her skills and knowledge updated. The childminder talks regularly to other childminding colleagues and uses social media for further research. The childminder understands the importance of developing good partnerships with staff at other settings that children also attend. These help to support consistency of approach in children's learning and development.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and she knows what they are interested in. She successfully engages children through showing a genuine interest in what they are doing. For example, children look at a written menu and ask the childminder what she wants. The childminder orders a tuna sandwich and a cup of coffee and children pretend to make them. Children extend their understanding of mathematics. They count pretend biscuits from one to five and a child comments, 'There is five, one is missing'. Children practise and refine small-muscle skills. They successfully use a knife to butter a slice of bread. Each month, the childminder produces a newsletter for parents. This details ideas to help parents continue their children's learning at home. Parents attribute much of the good progress their children make to the childminder's effective teaching.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and content during their time spent with the childminder. Children follow good hygiene practices, such as they tell the childminder that they need to wash their hands before making sandwiches. Furthermore, the childminder is a good role model. She wipes down the table with antibacterial spray before the activity. The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. She is passionate about providing many opportunities for children to explore and learn outside. Children bring a lunchbox from home. The childminder talks to them about making healthy food choices first. This helps to promote a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy looking at photographs of themselves and their friends. They develop their social skills and learn about themselves as individuals.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development, including those for whom the childminder receives funding. Children learn skills that support their growing independence. They dress themselves in readiness to attend nursery. Children recognise printed words on play equipment, such as pretend menus. This helps them to know that words have meaning. Children learn to make friends and talk about their families, recalling special events, such as a wedding. Children develop skills that help ensure they are prepared for starting school when the time comes.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 209006 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1089985 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 April 2015

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in North Hykeham, Lincoln. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5