Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 9 August 2018 Previous inspection date 1 October 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children are happy, settled and confident in the care of the childminder. They 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. n Children benefit from a stimulating environment, both indoors and outdoors, which takes into account their interests and ideas. This helps them to stay engaged in meaningful learning opportunities. n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder carefully plans activities to meet children's individual needs. Children make good progress, are keen to learn and have fun while developing new skills. n Children respond well to the guidance provided by the childminder. They enjoy taking responsibility for small tasks, such as tidying up toys. n Partnerships with parents are very good. Information is continually exchanged to ensure children's needs are identified and met well. The childminder keeps parents fully

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The provision is good

informed about their child's progress. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the service she offers.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their own experiences. n 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

n provide more opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their own experiences n focus professional development to build on the already good teaching, to extend children's experiences even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and what to do if she has concerns about a child. She risk assesses her home and outings that children go on, to identify and minimise any potential hazards. The childminder closely monitors children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning, so these can be swiftly addressed. A good range of policies and procedures underpins the efficient running of her service. She accurately evaluates her practice to improve outcomes for children, including the views of parents and children. For example, she has recently purchased additional resources for older children taking into account their interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder collects succinct information about what a child can do when they start with her and carefully observes them when they are playing. She uses this information to plan their next steps in learning and to plan activities that help children to make good progress. The childminder supports children's communication and language development successfully. For example, the childminder sensitively uses simple words for younger children to copy. Older children share familiar storybooks and they talk excitedly about what will happen next. The childminder skilfully follows children's interests. For instance, children play musical instruments and the childminder uses this opportunity to lead a singing session of familiar songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly into the childminder's home. 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 are well behaved. They are forming firm friendships and are learning to care about and respect each other. Older children take pleasure in helping younger children in their play. For instance, they share ideas and play together as they build a complex village from small-world toys. The childminder promotes children's good health well. She provides opportunities for exercise and fresh air on a daily basis as children play outside. For example, they enthusiastically use an obstacle course they have devised and built themselves. This also helps their physical development.

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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 move around an obstacle course. Children are polite to visitors and talk to them confidently and with ease. They gain positive skills and attitudes needed for the next stage in their learning and are well prepared for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440815 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10064693 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 1 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Bourne, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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