Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 17 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 The highly skilled childminder uses knowledge gained from her extensive personal development effectively. She completes precise observations and assessments of children's learning and development. She carefully monitors any gaps in children's learning and development and successfully plans activities to support children to reach their full potential. n The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that they are well informed about their child's ongoing learning and how to support the next area of their child's development. Parents actively contribute to initial assessments and have opportunities to comment on ongoing assessments. n The childminder has formed caring and respectful relationships with the children in her care. Children's behaviour is very good. Younger children are supported to take turns and they share their toys effortlessly. n Children's areas of development are fully understood by the childminder. She provides

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The provision is good

stimulating resources to support their interests and next stages in learning. Children are independent and freely access resources that they need to extend their play. Children are very motivated and eager to learn. They make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always encourage children to take a more active role in caring for their environment, such as tidying away toys when they have finished with them. n Although the childminder works well with parents, she does not always effectively gather their views to inform her self-evaluation and improve her practice further.

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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 find ways to encourage children to become even more independent and take a more active role in caring for their environment n explore ways to gather the views of parents about the setting and the service that the childminder provides and use these views to shape practice.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, and children's records. She also checked evidence of the suitability of all those who live on the premises. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder provides a safe and caring environment for children. She has good safeguarding knowledge and knows how to protect children from harm. She has effective safeguarding policies in place and knows the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder regularly reviews the quality of her provision. She has an effective training plan to improve all areas of caring for and teaching children. Recent training has supported her to gain confidence with storytelling skills. The childminder successfully observes and identifies children's interests allowing her to plan suitable activities for their next areas of learning and development. The childminder works well with other professionals. She regularly meets with other professionals to share good practice and exchange information.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's interactions motivate and inspire children. They spend sustained periods of time being engaged in challenging activities and immersed in their learning. The children enjoy being read to, they are enthralled by childminder's storytelling skills. Children are encouraged to join in with stories, for example, by making pretend potions and stirring the cauldron. Children's emerging language skills are supported very well. The childminder skillfully introduces new mathematical concepts. For example, when using play dough, she encourages children to think about size, quantity and shape. The childminder instinctively joins in with children's play, carefully weaving in opportunities to extend learning and providing challenges to enhance children's thinking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy a strong relationship with the childminder. Highly effective settling-in arrangements support children's emotional well-being from the start. Children are quick to settle with the loving and warm childminder. She is a positive role model, who provides the children with lots of meaningful praise. She places emphasis on developing children's confidence and social skills. The childminder makes the most of every opportunity to explore the wider community, such as attending various groups, trips to the park and rides on public transport. The childminder ensures that children are provided with nutritious homemade meals and she talks to the children about the importance of healthy eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting point and towards the next stages in their learning and development. They acquire the skills and attributes needed to prepare them for their eventual move to school. Children are gaining confidence in their abilities. They are enthusiastic and motivated to learn. Children develop early literacy and numeracy skills. For instance, they identify letters within their name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536702 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10060202 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Heighington, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm Monday to Friday, except 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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Registers

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