Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date 1 October 2018 Previous inspection date 6 February 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 Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder keeps them up to date with their child's learning and development. Parents speak highly of the care that the childminder provides. She accurately uses their views to support her self evaluation and to help shape the service she provides. n Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder accurately observes and assesses children's progress during their play. She plans exciting activities, based on children's current interests, which engage the children and challenge their learning. n Children form secure bonds with the childminder. They benefit from being cared for in a warm and loving environment. The childminder gives children praise and encouragement for their efforts. Children are confident and motivated to try new things. n The childminder has strong links with other childminders in her area. For example, they meet up at groups regularly and share ideas to support further improvement to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not use every opportunity effectively to support children's emerging and developing speech. n The childminder does not consistently gather enough information from parents to ensure that her planning is fully focused on the children's interests as well as their development when they first attend.

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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 explore more ways to consistently support children's emerging and developing speech n gather more information from parents to ensure that planning is fully focused on the child's interests as well as their development when they first attend.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of a joint activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, children's assessments and tracking. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder provides a safe and caring environment for the children. She has strong safeguarding knowledge and knows how to keep children protected from harm. The childminder keeps her knowledge of safeguarding current through online courses and updates. She knows the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder successfully identifies children's interests and skilfully uses these to ensure activities are engaging and accessible for all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has created a stimulating and welcoming environment for the children. She thinks carefully about the area and the resources she fills it with. Children enjoy being able to select their own books and resources. They snuggle into the childminder as she reads lovingly to them and uses the story to continue their learning. For example, she points out parts of the body to children and counts with them. The childminder uses every opportunity to introduce mathematical concepts, for example, as children count the conkers and pine cones, then weigh them and discuss the results. The childminder skilfully adds resources to play to extend learning opportunities and provide extra challenges.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy positive, warm relationships with the childminder. Effective settling-in arrangements ensure that children's emotional well-being is supported from the start. Children settle quickly in the childminder's care. The childminder provides lots of meaningful praise and encouragement. Children behave very well. They are kind and loving towards each other, and even share their special toys bought from home. The childminder makes use of every opportunity to explore the wider community. For instance, children enjoy visits to the park, coastal areas and historical buildings. Children are encouraged to adopt healthy practices, such as washing their hands before eating and after nappy changes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress with the childminder. They are confident and well supported for their next stages of learning and development. They acquire the skills needed for their eventual moves on to school. They are enthusiastic and keen to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422130 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10060204 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 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in North Hykeham, near Lincoln. Her provision operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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